BICSI Brief Volume 3, Issue 1 | February 2025
Volume 3 Issue 1 24 February 2025
RECERTIFICATION Updated Credential Holder Recertification Policy coming soon! Read more on page 7
ICT DIRECT Join us for ICT Direct Winter 2025! Read more on page 4
SME SPOTLIGHT Get to know ICT subject matter expert John Ryan, INSTF, TECH. See his interview on page 16
CATCH UP ON THE WINTER CONFERENCE THROUGH ICT DIRECT WINTER 2025
CONTENTS Feature
2025 BICSI Board of Directors Board President David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT Board President-Elect William Foy, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, OSP, WD, ESS Board Secretary Luke Clawson, RCDD, RTPM, GROL, MBA Board Treasurer Peter P. Charland III, RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, SMIEEE, CET, NTS, ESS, WD Board Director Ninad Desai, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT Board Director William "Joe" Fallon, AVSEC PM, RCDD, ESS, PSP, CISSP Board Director Daniel Hunter, RCDD Board Director Gilbert Romo Board Director Mark Tarrance, RCDD, RTPM Board Director Jay Thompson, RCDD, NTS Board Director Trevor Kleinert, RCDD, NTS, DCDC, TECH, CT Board Director James “Jim” Walters, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, PMP, CISSP, GICSP Chief Executive Officer John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS, CPHIMS BICSI Brief Staff Social Media Graphics Specialist Jesus Cobos; jcobos@bicsi.org Senior Graphic Designer Mark “Line” Cansino; mcansino@bicsi.org Senior Editor Rhonda Carpenter; rcarpenter@bicsi.org Training Content Graphic Specialist Arturo Sarmiento; asarmiento@bicsi.org
ICT Direct Winter 2025 | BICSI Digital Transformation
Organization 07
Updated Credential Holders’ Recertification Policy Coming Soon!
08 Events
Upcoming Events | ICT Forums
Education 10
Virtual Instructor-Led Training | NEW Applied Fiber Splicing Course | BICSI Connect Spotlight: Intro to Data Center Design
Certification 14
New BICSI Credential Holders | Subject Matter Expert Spotlight: John Ryan, INSTF, TECH | DCDC Standard Setting Study
BICSI Membership Benefits Community Corner 20
Marketing Campaign Manager Tori Hudson; vhudson@bicsi.org Events Content Graphic Specialist Jamie Finne; jfinne@bicsi.org Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications Caroline Laurin; claurin@bicsi.org Advertising Sales Courtney Best Nalls; cnalls@bicsi.org
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BICSI Brief, Volume 2,
BICSI Brief is published quarterly in February, May, August, and November by BICSI ® , Inc., and is emailed to BICSI members, credential holders, and customers. BICSI Brief welcomes and encourages contributions and suggestions from its readers. However, all material becomes the property of BICSI, Inc., which reserves the right to edit and alter such material for space or other considerations and to publish or otherwise use such material. The articles, opinions, and ideas expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributing authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of BICSI, its members, or its staff. BICSI is not liable in any way, manner, or form for the articles, opinions, and ideas, and readers are urged to exercise professional caution in undertaking any of the recommendations or suggestions made by authors. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from BICSI, Inc. ADVERTISING: Rates and information are provided upon request. Contact Courtney Best Nalls for information at +1 813.352.0660 or cnalls@bicsi.org. Publication of advertising should not be deemed as endorsement by BICSI, Inc. BICSI reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any advertisement at any time by any party.
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CATCH UP ON THE WINTER CONFERENCE THROUGH ICT DIRECT WINTER 2025 If you were unable to attend the in-person BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition, you may still register to experience the event via ICT Direct Winter 2025, which opens 1 March! Through 31 March 2025, we invite you to view all pre-recorded technical sessions featuring eight new educational tracks, on-demand videos from the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Banquet – including comedian Henry Cho – three dynamic keynote presentations, and many of the activities from the Orlando event. Make the most of this virtual Conference experience by connecting with other ICT professionals – you can participate in key industry discussions from anywhere with internet! Keep in mind: Registration is open till 28 February , so it’s not too late to sign up! Access dozens of hours of content from 1-31 March and qualify for 12 CECs toward recertification! Those who attended the Winter Conference will have access to ICT Direct.
Your opinion matters! We ask you to please complete session surveys for any of the presentations you watch. To view sessions and complete surveys, simply click on “Auditorium” in the top blue bar of the virtual lobby. Click on the sessions you would like to (re)watch. The survey links are located beneath each of the individual presentations.
REGISTER TODAY
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COMING 17-20 AUGUST 2025
You’ve Never Seen Fall Conference Like This
Call for presenters is now open! Be part of the future and submit your proposal by 4 April.
Join our mailing list to see what big changes are coming to BICSI ...
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BICSI DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: ADVANCING YOUR EXPERIENCE
At BICSI, we’re excited to share updates on our ongoing digital transformation, a multifaceted effort aimed at enhancing your experience across every interaction with our organization. These efforts represent our commitment to innovation and excellence for our members, credential holders, and stakeholders worldwide.
A NEW WAY TO BUY AT BICSI
We’ve taken a significant step forward with the rollout of Shop BICSI – our new digital marketplace, designed to make purchasing BICSI products, courses, and event registrations more seamless and intuitive than ever before. This modern platform simplifies transactions and improves accessibility, ensuring you can access what you need quickly and efficiently.
COMING SOON: BICSI NAVIGATOR Later this year, we’ll debut BICSI Navigator, our user- friendly, centralized platform that will completely transform how you manage your professional journey with BICSI. BICSI Navigator will integrate key features like profile management, credential tracking, membership renewals, course enrollments, and more – offering a one-stop navigation portal tailored to meet your needs.
WEBSITE REDESIGN PROJECT
Looking ahead, we’re laying the groundwork for a comprehensive website redesign. Preparing to embark on the research and discovery phase, this project will deliver a reimagined online experience that prioritizes functionality, accessibility, and user-centric design. Our goal is to create a platform that better serves our diverse community and supports your goals.
As these transformative initiatives unfold, we remain dedicated to keeping you informed every step of the way. Together, we’re building a digital experience that reflects BICSI’s role as a global leader in ICT excellence. Stay tuned for more updates!
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BICSI’s Updated Credential Holder Recertification Policy: Know What’s Ahead
CEC requirements are refined to include minimums/maximums for some CEC categories* and an ethics requirement. Through these refinements – greater flexibility, enhanced recognition, and professional growth of every credential holder. Stay tuned to BICSI for additional information, via social media or join our email list at bicsi.org to receive updates in your inbox. clarity and transparency – BICSI is engaged in the success and
To ensure our certification standards correspond appropriately with our developing ICT industry, BICSI will be updating its CEC Program Policy for credential holders. The forthcoming newly named Credential Holder Recertification Policy introduces greater flexibility, recognizes additional professional contributions, and offers new ways to earn continuing education credits (CECs). Earning categories expand to incorporate more continuing education opportunities, BICSI and affiliate events, ICT-related academic courses, and required professional ethics courses. Professional contributions now include BICSI speaking, BICSI volunteering, and BICSI membership credits. Innovative learning formats are updated to encompass blended learning, micro/nano learning (which can earn CECs in 15-minute increments), virtual instructor-led training, and web- based training.
*For example: RCDD® – 30 CECs minimum for continuing education; maximum of 15 for speaking and volunteering combined. Also, Legacy certifications, such as RITP, NTS, WD, ESS, and INST2®, retain their CEC requirements for continuing education and a new ethics requirement.
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2025 BICSI CALA ICT Summit Costa Rica 26-27 February 2025 Hotel Crowne Plaza Corobici San José, Costa Rica
2025 BICSI Southeast Asia ICT Connect Vietnam Conference & Exhibition 14 March 2025 Novotel Hanoi, Vietnam
2025 BICSI India Annual Conference & Expo 11 April 2025 The Westin Mumbai Garden City Mumbai, India
WEBINARS 26 February 2025 1-2 p.m. EST “Door Interlocks: Applications and System Design”
vICT FORUMS 13 March 2025 Noon - 4 p.m. EST
Gain ICT professional development in all forms from the convenience of home or office. BICSI’s Virtual ICT (vICT) Forums and Webinars make it accessible to immerse into new technical knowledge presented by industry experts.
15 May 2025 Noon - 4 p.m.
30 April 2025 2-3 p.m. EST
MORE UPCOMING WEBINARS
“The Market Impact and Outlook for Fault Managed Power”
UPCOMING vICT FORUMS
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UPCOMING BICSI ICT FORUMS
Did you know? BICSI redefined learning with virtual training & hybrid events for ICT pros.
BICSI ICT Forum – North-Central 27 March 2025 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Warren, Michigan, USA
BICSI ICT Forum – Southeast 24 April 2025
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tampa, Florida, USA
BICSI ICT Forum – Southeast 6 May 2025 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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TRAINING COURSES
Earn CECs with BICSI’s Virtual Instructor- Led Training Courses! Register Early. Spots Fill Fast.
ICT professionals can look forward to four informative virtual live workshops to learn and earn CECs April-May: Bonding and Grounding; A Deep Dive into the OSPDRM , 6th edition; Customer Satisfaction Is Not Enough; and Communications Management Plan. Enroll in the course that best suits your needs – or take all four workshops to round out your ICT skill set – and connect with your peers from anywhere! See details below.
Bonding and Grounding: Best Practices for ICT Systems 15 April 2025 | 22 April 2025 | 29 April 2025 4-6 p.m. (EST) There are many requirements for bonding and grounding in codes, standards, and best practices. You will be provided with skill-building activities for designing and installing bonding and grounding equipment within commercial buildings and campuses, and overall infrastructure design, using BICSI best practices.
A Deep Dive into the OSPDRM , 6th edition
17 April 2025 | 24 April 2025 | 1 May 2025 3-5p.m. (EST)
This course is designed for anyone who is eligible for and plans to take the Outside Plant Designer (OSP) Credentialing Exam! This weekly live meeting will help you get a better grasp of exam topics related to the Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM) and the OSP credentialing exam. This instructor will explain the concepts from the manual in easy-to-understand and applicable terms.
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Customer Satisfaction Is Not Enough
13 May 2025 | 15 May 2025 9 a.m.-Noon (EST)
This course is designed for project managers and other ICT professionals who work closely with customers. In this workshop, you will explore Total Customer Satisfaction, which is synonymous with total quality from the customer’s point of view. You will learn how to view quality through the eyes of the customer, identify which factors your customers value the most, and learn how to conduct customer surveys.
Communications Management Plan
15 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | 29 May 2025 10 a.m.-Noon (EST)
Ensuring that the right people receive the right information at the right time is critical to a project’s success. While this sounds simple, it can be challenging if you don’t have a proper communications plan in place.
To see a complete list of BICSI Virtual Instructor-Led Training courses, click below. Remember: These workshops tend to fill up quickly, so claim your seat today!
*Participants must attend all three live sessions and complete required work/activities to receive CECs. VIEW ALL v ILT s
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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
Gain high-demand skills with Fiber Splicing
Get ready to unlock new career opportunities! Taking place over two full days at BICSI’s Learning Academy, BICSI’s Applied Fiber Splicing course is a hands-on and practical training program designed to address the growing skill gap in the field of optical fiber splicing. Single strand optical fiber and ribbon fiber will be utilized in this class, giving students the opportunity to learn to use the tools and techniques for each type of optical fiber. Whether just starting out or looking to enhance your expertise, this realistic course will prepare participants for success! Course gains include: • Learning splicing methods for single and ribbon optical fiber • Using advanced equipment • Understanding safety practices and procedures
• Splicing accurately inside plant and outside plant optical fiber cables • Performing cable installation in trays and enclosures • Mastering career-boosting skills in optical fiber splicing Moreover, this is a micro-certificate course worth 14 continuing education credits (CECs) toward an existing BICSI credential certification requirement once successfully completing the class. Attendees who fulfill the attendance requirement of all course dates will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program.
Click the button below to register.
FIBER SPLICING
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Break into Data Center Design with BICSI
If you’re considering entering a career involving how to plan, implement, operate, and make critical data center decisions, BICSI Connect’s Introduction to Data Center Design course will equip you with foundational, useful knowledge. Students will learn about the data center design process, design criteria, electrical and mechanical systems, components, sustainability, commissioning, and maintenance. This interactive on-demand course includes 11 modules filled with engaging interactions, knowledge checks, and gaming activities designed to help students learn and retain knowledge of data center design best practices. Following this course, participants may go on to take the Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices class; both of these use the
ANSI/BICSI 002 Standard for Data Center Design. Start your career path toward the BICSI Data Center Design Consultant™ (DCDC®) certification with either course. The Introduction to Data Center Design course is worth 14 CECs that must be completed within 90 days from the date of purchase.
Click the button below to register.
DATA CENTER DESIGN
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NEW BICSI CREDENTIAL HOLDERS New credential holders effective 1 November 2024 - 31 January 2025
BICSI INDIA Muzaffar Mohammad, DCDC Saikrishna Kanchanapally, DCDC Waseem Mohammed, RCDD BICSI SOUTH PACIFIC Neil Mallon, RCDD Scott Jug, RCDD BICSI SOUTHEAST ASIA Renson Gonzales, RCDD BICSI JAPAN Rui Takei, OSP EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA REGION Rachelle Baroud, DCDC Muzammil Imtiaz Khan, DCDC Ahmed Moeed, DCDC Salman Tahir, DCDC Rahel Khan, DCDC Pradeepkumar R, DCDC Muhammad Ali Siddiqui, DCDC Bhuvaneshwaran Subramanian, DCDC Ramnarendran Somasundaram, RCDD Khaja Muqeem Uddin, RCDD Mohammed Alharbi, RCDD Goutham Saiprasad, RCDD Hei Wong, RCDD Ayman Aboushawareb, RCDD Mohammed Mahmoud, RCDD Mohammed Abdul Hadi, RCDD Varun Vijayakumar, RCDD Umar Jamil, RCDD Sujith Bangera, RCDD Bilal Tariq Tariq Mehmood, RCDD Bahaa Eltobgy, RCDD
Sathish Kumar Moorthy, RCDD Damodaram Padi, RCDD Vinoth Kothandapani, RCDD GLOBAL REGION George Ibrahim, DCDC Michel Rebane, DCDC Wei Kang Wu, DCDC Tzu-Ming Yang, DCDC Bowen Song, RCDD Jamal Seede, RCDD Simon Harker, RCDD Chris Nott, RCDD Corrie Norton, RCDD Rosauro Glen Sale, RCDD Sean Miles, TECH Saad Alyas, RCDD Julius Raposa, RCDD U.S. NORTH-CENTRAL REGION Christopher Dill, DCDC Joshua Knopf, RCDD Brian Brovont, RCDD Shotzi Lee, RCDD Sterling Morrow, RCDD Michelle Bressman, RCDD Jared Klingler, RCDD Michael Furnish, RCDD Thaddeus Johnson, RCDD Lindsay Leslie, RCDD Trey Ebinger, RCDD Jeremy Coyle, RCDD Ethan Aubry, RCDD Kyle LaMarche, RCDD Curtis Flock, RCDD James Cluckey, RCDD Austin Morse, RCDD Michael Jach, RCDD Matthew Bergland, RCDD Johnathon Lewman, RCDD Braydon Crozier, RTPM Ryan Richards, TECH Darren Spahn, TECH Colton Vaughan, TECH Joe Voshell, TECH Kellice Anderson, TECH Dan Sime, RTPM Timmy Fair, RTPM
Erik Sovey, TECH David Sparkman, TECH Michael Chapman, TECH Gregg Potter, TECH Chris Bay, TECH Frederick Crump, TECH Michael Vlcek, TECH U.S. NORTHEAST REGION M Nick Anderson, OSP Jerome Miller, RCDD Hossam ElGhol, RCDD Gregory Plass, RCDD Andrew Julien, RCDD Anthony Mussehl, RCDD Shawn Robertson, RCDD Brian Sweitzer, RCDD Britt Havens, RCDD Michael Turnquist, RCDD Scott Guth, RTPM Brian McMahon, TECH Rian Lynch, TECH Bradley McCord, TECH Galen Samples, TECH James Roach, TECH Aaron Stryzinski, TECH Andrew Deitrick, TECH Thomas Swift, TECH Brandon Adkins, TECH Nicholas Perry, TECH Jon Casillas, TECH Timothy Cappy, TECH Jacob McCarthy, TECH Joseph Engel, TECH Barry Nowinski, TECH Josh Wallace, TECH Connor Schmeda, TECH Brett Spiller, TECH David Lukens, TECH Ivan Florenzano, TECH Estella Jaramillo, TECH Thomas Carmody, TECH Malik Davis, TECH Jakob Evertsen, TECH Shane Rients, TECH Jacob Jones, TECH Damarcus Jones, TECH Matthew Anderson, TECH Brian Kuntz, TECH KaBria Walker, TECH
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Philip Weed, TECH Agm Sahin, DCDC Caleb Hunt, RCDD Eric Savino, RCDD Edward O’Hara, RCDD Stephen Tucci, RCDD Michael Healy, RCDD Christian Mejia, RCDD Charles Nugent, RCDD Daniel Kooker, RTPM Peter Santelmo, TECH Jose Rodriguez, TECH Jacob Strong, TECH Jeremiah Perez, TECH Boris Ryzhik, TECH Angel Gabot, TECH Reynaldo Paulino, TECH Wilky Jean, TECH Mozeed Odutayo, TECH Roney Simon, TECH T’shekidi Livan, TECH Zachary Smith, TECH Joshua Valli, TECH Antwan Branch, TECH Kharnatan Wallace, TECH U.S. SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION SBranden Dickmeyer, OSP Lonny Wayne, RCDD Andrew Dickson, RCDD Rebecca Barney, RCDD Scott Hranicky, RCDD Aaron Barrera, RCDD Alexandros Gkika, RCDD Juan Gomez, RCDD Kirk Dungan, RCDD Liza Sandman, RCDD Raymond Rhodes, RCDD Andrew Creel, RCDD Jose Pomales, RCDD Caleb Jones, RCDD Devina Vaghasiya, RCDD Jesus Roacho, RCDD Thomas Bennett, RTPM Jesse Radcliff, RTPM Rolando Ramos, TECH Cary Shiner, TECH Kristopher Roon, TECH Ricardo Aguilera, TECH Nicholas Evenson, TECH Johnathan Mauk, TECH Phillip Grieshaber III, TECH Adam Baird, TECH Matthew Morgan, TECH
Matthew Cobb, TECH Daniel Defilipps, TECH Arthur King, TECH U.S. WESTERN REGION D Andy Djie, DCDC Kevin George, DCDC Orlando Rivera, DCDC Kevallyn Paskos, DCDC Sergio Guzman, OSP Matthew Allison, OSP James Dodson, OSP Pooya Farjad, RCDD Clay Miller, RCDD Jeffery Trimble, RCDD Robert Haver, RCDD Kody Carrillo, RCDD Kevin Smith, RCDD Bryson Leong, RCDD Michael Di Santo, RCDD James Verhaal, RCDD Ryan Little, RCDD Christian Otineru, RCDD Dongjin Kim, RCDD Steve DeSanto, RCDD James Gannon, RCDD Chadworth Hoover, RCDD David Wallace, RCDD Juan Cortez, RCDD Kevin Ring, RCDD Jason Naylor, RCDD Anuj Jain, RCDD Ruben Martinez, RCDD Bradley Franson, RCDD Joshua Gonsalves, TECH Tyler Owens, TECH Lewellyn Mata, TECH
Christopher Knefel, TECH Bryce Laney, TECH Anthony Bartelli, TECH Robert Marks, TECH Silas Shaw, TECH U.S. SOUTHEAST REGION Mark Bowman, DCDC Jonathan Nguyen, RCDD Jacob Webb, RCDD Serhii Kushnirenko, RCDD Mark Tarrance, RCDD Billy Bennett, RCDD Dustin Deason, RCDD David Bowman, RCDD Robert Pickering, RCDD Andrew Tribbett, RCDD Richard Fox, RCDD Eric Stadig, RCDD David Keith, RCDD Brooke DeBernard, RCDD Duo Xu, RCDD Jeff Yeary, RTPM Michael Obungen, RTPM Delbert Fox, TECH Russell Bried, TECH Brady Nusbaum, TECH William Carter, TECH John Payne, TECH Curtis Gosnell, TECH Daniel Larabee, TECH Yongjun Lee, TECH Benjamin Iglhaut, TECH Daniel Stidham, TECH Brian Kreeger, TECH Jeremy Baker, TECH
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MATTER
– SPOT LIGHT – Our amazing SMEs volunteer their time and insights to help improve both BICSI and the overall ICT industry. Get to know one of them now by playing the video to see our interview with John.
WATCH NOW
John Ryan INSTF, TECH
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How did you get started in the ICT industry?
I moved over from being a residential electrician with the union when the housing market went down into sound and comm and followed along with it.
What’s been the most important BICSI course for you?
Probably the Installer 2 Fiber and the Technician courses.
What value has BICSI brought to your career?
It’s offered me a great deal of training and understanding of how a lot of the systems I’ve been installing work.
What advice could you give someone starting in the ICT industry? Spend as much time as possible learning the different systems that are out there and just keep learning.
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DCDC STANDARD SETTING STUDY
Those who are capable, take action. And those who can do even more, step up to volunteer! The success of the BICSI ICT Certification Institute’s certification programs relies heavily on a vast network of dedicated, talented, and enthusiastic volunteers. These individuals generously contribute their time, resources, and expertise to develop programs that are both relevant and uphold the highest industry standards. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our volunteer leaders and everyone who participated in the DCDC ® Standard Setting Study. Your willingness to dedicate time away from your families, careers, and daily routines to contribute to the ICT profession is truly appreciated.
• Heather Callaway, RCDD - RCSC Chair • Rui Takei, RCDD, DCDC, OSP - DCDC Workgroup Chair • Larry Gillen, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, ESS - DCDC Workgroup Vice Chair • Jeffrey Staloch, RCDD, DCDC, TECH - DCDC Workgroup Secretary • Nashwin Martis, RCDD, DCDC • Taif Shakir, RCDD, DCDC • Menno van de Veen, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM • Umair Mukhtar, RCDD, DCDC • Jeffrey Osowski, RCDD, DCDC, NTS • Bewket Gebrekidan, RCDD, DCDC
• Priyesh Sankaran, DCDC • Dan Skielnik, DCDC • Andrew Henneberry, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM • Christian Ramírez, RCDD, DCDC • James Walters, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM • Rick Gideon, RCDD, DCDC, OSP • Farhazuddin Shaik, RCDD, DCDC, OSP
• Ashley Wills, RCDD, DCDC, OSP • Shijith Jayaram, RCDD, DCDC • Kasem Nincharoen, DCDC
Your generous gift of your time and commitment is truly valued. Thank you for your impactful contributions that help advance the ICT profession. We couldn’t achieve this without your support!
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Stay engaged with BICSI throughout the year! BICSI Membership Advantage
Hello BICSI members!
• Business Growth:
• Enhance your company’s reputation by demonstrating your commitment to professionalism and quality by showcasing your BICSI membership. • Gain a competitive edge from the competition and attract new clients. • Access exclusive resources by leveraging member-only benefits for you and your staff.
With another successful Winter Conference in the books, I want to take a moment to remind everyone that BICSI is more than just a conference. BICSI offers many benefits for individuals and companies whether you are a seasoned professional, just starting your career, a large-scale firm, or a small business, your membership unlocks a world of opportunities.
• Industry Advocacy:
Your BICSI membership provides you with: • Professional Development:
• Support industry standards by contributing to the development and advancement of industry standards.
• Access to cutting-edge knowledge including the latest industry standards, best practices, and technical resources. • Industry-recognized certifications to enhance your credibility and career prospects. • Continuing education opportunities including webinars, on-demand, virtual and instructor-led training, and in-person conferences.
• Stay Tuned for More!
• As mentioned in the recent BICSI Board of Directors update, a new membership framework is in development. These changes to the program will build upon current offerings and improve the value proposition for you, our members. Watch for official announcements and be among the first to experience the new and improved BICSI membership program.
• Networking and Community:
• Connect with industry peers and build valuable relationships with other ICT professionals. • Expand your professional network by connecting with potential employers, clients, and business partners. • Gain valuable leadership skills by participating in one of our volunteer groups – from standards and technical manuals to credentialing and mentoring, there is something for everyone.
We are grateful for the vibrant and engaged community of ICT professionals that makes BICSI so strong. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a year of growth and achievement together.
Kevin Minot, MS Membership & Volunteer Services Manager
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COMING SOON:
Charting Your Path to ICT Success!
Streamline your profile, credentials, membership, courses, and more – all in one place.
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BICSI Management Chief Executive Officer —John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS, CPHIMS; jdaniels@bicsi.org Chief Finance and Operations Officer —Joe Sullivan; jsullivan@bicsi.org Chief Impact Officer —Gail Moore-Swaby, CPLP; gmooreswaby@bicsi.org General Counsel —George Parnell; gparnell@bicsi.org Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications — Caroline Laurin; claurin@bicsi.org Vice President of Certifications —Ronda V. Thomas, CAE, ICE-CCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP; rvthomas@bicsi.org Vice President of Meeting Services —Melissa Cummiskey, CMP; mcummiskey@bicsi.org Vice President of Professional Development —Penni Ferguson, INST1, M.S.; pferguson@bicsi.org Director of Accounting & Administration —Gordon Haughton, ghaughton@bicsi.org Director, Membership, Volunteer Services, & Customer Experience —Dr. Reinaldo Llano Jr., MBA, DBA; rllano@bicsi.org Director of Human Resources —Bernie Currie, SHRM-CP, PHR; bcurrie@bicsi.org Director of IT —Christopher Muratore; cmuratore@bicsi.org Director of Standards & Publications —Jeff Giarrizzo; jgiarrizzo@bicsi.org
Director of Training Delivery & Operations — Christopher Hobbs, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, CT; chobbs@bicsi.org Director of Curriculum Development & Learning — Tara Huff; thuff@bicsi.org Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs BICSI Cares —Jeffrey Westlund, RCDD, and Shari English, RCDD, & Kent Gibson, RCDD Ethics —George Fewell, RCDD and Kent Gibson, RCDD Leadership Development — Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP Professional Development —Anthony Romeo, and Steven Tepley, RCDD Program Coordination —Michael A. Collins, RCDD, RTPM, and Matthew Odell, RCDD Registrations and Credentials Supervision — Heather Callaway, RCDD, and Mungree Singh, RCDD Standards —Denise Pappas, MBA and F. Patrick Mahoney, RCDD Technical Information & Methods —Robert “Bob” Hertling, RCDD, OSP and Phil Janeway, RCDD
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