BICSI Brief Volume 2, Issue 4 | November 2024
Volume 2 Issue 4 16 November 2024
Winter 2025 Registration is open! Calling all CSC contenders for the 17th Annual Challenge! Read more on pages 4-7
SME SPOTLIGHT Get to know ICT subject matter expert Teclo Munoz, RCDD, TECH. See his interview on page 18
WOMEN IN BICSI Read the More than Words column by Genia “Evzenie” Tohami, Ing. For the full article, see page 20
CONTENTS Feature
2024 BICSI Board of Directors Board President David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT Board Vice Chair Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP Board Secretary Rick Ciordia, PE, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM Board Treasurer William Foy, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, OSP, WD, ESS Global Regional Director Fernando Neto, RCDD U.S. Western Regional Director Luke Clawson, RCDD, RTPM, GROL, MBA At-Large Director Peter P. Charland III, RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, SMIEEE, CET, NTS, ESS, WD At-Large Director Ninad Desai, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT At-Large Director William "Joe" Fallon, AVSEC PM, RCDD, ESS, PSP, CISSP At-Large Director Trevor Kleinert, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, TECH, CT At-Large Director Jay Thompson, RCDD Chief Executive Officer John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS, CPHIMS BICSI Brief Staff Graphic Designer 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 Events Brand Specialist Tori Hudson; vhudson@bicsi.org Events Content Graphic Specialist Jamie Finne; jfinne@bicsi.org Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications Caroline Laurin; claurin@bicsi.org Director, Marketing & Communications Fiorella Landeo Makatics; flandeo@bicsi.org Advertising Sales Courtney Best Nalls; cnalls@bicsi.org
2025 Winter Conference & Exhibition and 17th Annual Cabling Skills Challenge
Organization 08
New Digital Marketplace Site
10 Events
Upcoming Events | ICT Forums
Education 12
Virtual Instructor-Led Training | NEW Applied Intelligent Building Design Course | BICSI Connect Spotlight: Applied Fiber Splicing
Certification 16
New BICSI Credential Holders | Subject Matter Expert Spotlight: Teclo Munoz, RCDD, TECH
Community Corner 20
More Than Words from Women in BICSI | BICSI Volunteers Are Instrumental | BICSI Membership Advantage | In Memoriam for BICSI Presidents
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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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THE 2025 BICSI WINTER CONFERENCE IS AROUND THE CORNER!
Register now, or sign up to exhibit and/or sponsor, to explore the myriad opportunities such as the Cabling Skills Challenge, Exhibit Hall, Awards Banquet, and everything else the BICSI Winter Conference has to offer! Registration for the 2025 Winter Conference & Exhibition, taking place 2-6 February 2025, is now open! This premier ICT event of the season will feature three dynamic keynote speakers, the annual BICSI Awards Banquet and Cabling Skills Challenge, and much more. Secure your spot by clicking below!
There are plenty of opportunities to showcase your brand at the event, with sponsorship options available to Conference exhibitors. BICSI’s Winter Conference offers an ideal chance to get your products and/or services in front of key ICT decision- makers and display your value to the profession. Click below to view the premier and standard exhibitor options.
To discover more on the keynote speakers, Exhibit Hall, and other activities and opportunities available at the 2025 Winter Conference & Exhibition click the button below.
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If you’d like to take home the title of BICSI Installer of the Year, or you’re looking to demonstrate the value of your company’s ICT products, the 2025 Cabling Skills Challenge (CSC) is the place to be! The 17th Annual Cabling Skills Challenge will take place during the 2025 BICSI Winter Conference 3-4 February at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida. All current BICSI-certified installers and technicians are qualified to enter the Cabling Skills Challenge and compete to win the title of BICSI Installer of the Year, which comes with a prize of U.S.$5,000! Competitors will also receive free registration to the full Conference with access to the Exhibit Hall and sessions from 3-6 February. READY TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE? APPLY BELOW TO COMPETE – DEADLINE IS 10 JANUARY! SHOW OFF AT THE 2025 CABLING SKILLS CHALLENGE
Companies may also sponsor the Challenge, offering a unique opportunity to increase brand awareness while supporting ICT industry excellence. Competitors will use sponsored products during the event, so multiple sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, email cscsponsorship@bicsi.org or click to access the form below.
SPONSOR THE CHALLENGE
In addition, companies may sponsor Speed Challenges, which take place alongside the CSC, and are open to competitors, as well as any Conference attendee who would like to participate! Learn more about this opportunity by clicking below.
SPONSOR A SPEED CHALLENGE
Recognition of event winners and the winner of the Installer of the Year title will be announced during the Annual Awards Banquet on 5 February.
APPLY TO COMPETE
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Check out BICSI’s New Digital Marketplace Website
If you haven’t experienced the newly launched digital marketplace site, we have your sneak preview! Below are YouTube videos, in English and Spanish, that showcase the look and functionality of the new website: shop.bicsi.org. View the tutorials to see how easy the navigation of the site is once you create or log into your account, where you can sign up for courses and/or purchase manuals or standards.
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BICSI Japan Conference & Exhibition 19-20 November 2024 TODA Hall & Conference Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
2025 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition 2-6 February 2025 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Orlando, Florida, USA
2025 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition 17-21 August 2025 The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
SPONSOR AN EVENT & EDUCATE ICT PROFESSIONALS Companies that want to sponsor a vICT Forum and/ or Webinar may contact Courtney Best Nalls, Business Development Manager; Exhibits, Sponsorship & Advertising, at cnalls@bicsi.org, or 813.352.0660. (USA & Canada toll-free).
BICSI supports your ICT professional development in a variety of formats, some of which may be closer than you think! BICSI’s Virtual ICT (vICT) Forums and Webinars make it convenient to dive into new technical knowledge presented by industry experts.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
UPCOMING vICT FORUMS
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WHAT IS A BICSI ICT FORUM?
2024-2025 BICSI ICT FORUMS
BICSI ICT Forum – South-Central 5 December 2024 University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education Conference Center Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 CECs BICSI ICT Forum – North-Central 27 March 2025 Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center Warren, Michigan, USA 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 CECs
These in-person all-day events are held periodically throughout the United States and are tailored as intensive learning sessions on specific information and com- munications technology (ICT) topics. ICT professionals who attend these forums earn continuing education credits (CECs) – usually worth five-seven CECs – while they learn. A continental breakfast and lunch are also provided at all events. “I think ICT Forums are one of our best CEC nity. Take a day away from the office or the field, receive education and CECs, network with fellow ICT professionals and see the latest and greatest from top-of-the-line exhibitors.” Interested in presenting at this event? Your know-how in ICT subjects makes these forums possible, allowing your subject-matter expertise to educate ICT professionals. In these settings, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with presenters to hone their learning. If you’d like to present at a BICSI ICT Forum, please complete the form below to explore this opportunity further! options,” says Vice Presi- dent of Meeting Services Melissa Cummiskey. “ICT Forums are low-cost, high-value opportunities within your own commu-
BICSI ICT Forum – Southeast 24 April 2025 BICSI Learning Academy Tampa, Florida, USA 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 CECs
BICSI ICT Forum – Southeast 6 May 2025 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, USA 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 CECs
APPLY TO PRESENT
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TRAINING COURSES
Registration for BICSI’s Virtual Instructor- Led-Training (vILT) Courses is now open! These vILT classes fill up quickly, so enroll early!
RCDD Online Study Group
18 Nov 2024 | 25 Nov 2024 | 2 Dec 2024 3-6 p.m. EST This weekly live meeting will help you get a better grasp of exam topics related to the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) , 15th edition, and the RCDD credentialing exam. Each meeting is led by a BICSI training delivery specialist who holds the RCDD credential and teaches distribution design classes.
Bonding and Grounding: Best Practices for ICT Systems 11 Feb 2025 | 18 Feb 2025 | 25 Feb 2025 3-5:30 p.m. EST
This workshop preps you in the requirements of codes, standards, and best practices for bonding and grounding. Through skill-building activities for designing and installing bonding and grounding equipment within commercial buildings and campuses, learners will gain a specialized skill set in infrastructure design!
*Participants must attend all three live sessions and complete required work/activities to receive CECs.
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essential knowledge and real-life skills needed to excel in the industry. Ribbon and single strand optical fiber are utilized to give every student the opportunity to learn to use the tools and techniques for both types of fiber. Advantages of taking this course 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 As a micro-certificate course, it is worth 14 continuing education credits toward an existing BICSI credential certification requirement once successfully completing the course. Attendees who fulfill the attendance requirement of all class dates will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program. Applied Fiber Splicing is ideal for individuals with little or no optical fiber splicing experience, those with experience but want to improve optical fiber splicing skills, and anyone wanting to upskill themselves to the next level of optical fiber splicing.
Applied Fiber Splicing
With telecommunications rapidly advancing, the demand for skilled professionals adept in splicing optical fiber cables is greater than ever. BICSI now offers a solution for this: the Applied Fiber Splicing course, which is a hands-on and practical training program. This two-day in-person class at BICSI’s Learning Academy focuses on equipping participants with the
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Best Practices of Telecommunications Distribution Design The Best Practices of Telecommunications Distribution Design course is an interactive on-demand, self-paced training class that provides instruction on the components of structured cabling systems. This BICSI Connect course also teaches participants highlights about:
This class provides the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue a career as a Registered Communications Distribution Designer® (RCDD®). This course is the first step in preparing for the Applied Intelligent Building Design class. Both courses use BICSI’s flagship manual, the Telecommunications Distribution methods Manual (TDMM) , as their reference publication. The Best Practices of Telecommunications Distribution Design course is worth 14 continuing education credits that must be completed within 90 days from the date of purchase.
> firestopping > media types > key focus areas of telecommunication distribution design > codes and standards > bonding and grounding > the role project management plays in the information and communications technology industry.
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NEW BICSI CREDENTIAL HOLDERS New credential holders effective 1 August - 31 October 2024
BICSI INDIA Shabeer Mohammad, RCDD BICSI SOUTH PACIFIC Michael Sheehan, RCDD BICSI JAPAN Rui Takei, OSP EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA REGION Panickaparambil Rajendranath, DCDC Elsayed Farag, DCDC Ibrahim Salahuldine, DCDC Ahmed Fawzy Shaaban Ahmed, DCDC Hatem Aljohani, RCDD Samar Essam, RCDD Amer Obeidat, RCDD Elsaid Sayed Ahmed, RCDD Abdul Shahul Hameed, RCDD Duncan Marjoribanks, RCDD Ejaz Ullah, RCDD Shimin Salam, RCDD Mohammed Ashraf, RCDD Muhammed Rishan Konnadan, RCDD Abdullah Al-Abdullah, RCDD Mohammad Abughoush, RCDD Eisa Alnajjar, RCDD Ahmed Hassan Mostafa, RCDD Suresh Kumar Selvaraj, RCDD Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelaal, RCDD Bahaa Elsayed, RCDD Nayeemuddin Mohammed, RCDD Muhammed Asnas, RCDD Joselito Tolentino, TECH Russell Walker, TECH GLOBAL REGION Michael Robertson, RCDD Shawn Larocque, RCDD Eric Silva, RCDD
Jeff Sissing, RCDD Simon Rosenthal, RCDD Andrew Henneberry, RTPM William Endozo, OSP Sumeet Nair, 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 Dan Sime, RTPM Timmy Fair, RTPM Braydon Crozier, RTPM Ryan Richards, TECH Darren Spahn, TECH Colton Vaughan, TECH Joe Voshell, TECH Kellice Anderson, TECH 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 Michael Marsh, RCDD Irving Perez, RCDD Pedro Castillo, RCDD Joseph DeCoteau, RCDD Sean Billings, RCDD
Michael Logoyda, RCDD Marshall Casio, RCDD Parker DeGraaf, RCDD John Ward, RCDD Ian Ippolito, RCDD U.S. SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION Syed Qaiser Raza Rizvi, DCDC Tanner Kopp, RCDD Nicholas Nanos, RCDD Randy Morley, RCDD Luke Schmitz, RCDD Taylor Poole, RCDD Oscar Urias, RCDD Jonathan Eubank, RCDD Christian Cassels, RCDD Wei Chen Lin, RCDD Fernando Norfolk, RCDD Chad Hines, RCDD Daniel Valdez, RCDD Miguel Flores, RCDD Cody Inscho, RCDD Mark Allen, RCDD Jonathan Padilla, RCDD Donaven Pierce, RCDD Beau Gaddie, RCDD John Lloyd, RCDD John Hollister, RCDD Kevin Keene, RCDD Britain Corona, RCDD Bryan Larson, RCDD Troy Cardenas, TECH Austin Gossett, TECH Christopher Simon, TECH Kyle Harbin, TECH Eldon McPeak, TECH Matt Lackrone, TECH Estevan Ruvalcaba, TECH U.S. SOUTHEAST REGION Arthur Loren Tafoya, DCDC James Piccolo, OSP Jherricc Berry, OSP Phung Ung, RCDD Andrew Bentley, RCDD Walker Sayle, RCDD Ryan Hermann, RCDD
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Kodi Wright, RCDD Cheyenne Streeter, RCDD Gabriel Ramirez, RCDD Jon Getz, RCDD Randall Haller, RCDD Syed Qaiser Raza Rizvi, RCDD Ashley Schwartz-Earp, RCDD Jacob Heisler, RCDD Christopher Wallman, RCDD James Adams, RCDD Jeremy Wright, RCDD Thomas Scesny, RCDD Cameron Blakeley, RCDD Brandon Long, RTPM Douglas Hardy, RTPM Edward Kamara, RTPM Noah Mascarenas, TECH Richard Cannarsa, TECH Jason Cardenas, TECH Cian Landry, TECH John Mayfield, TECH Joseph Gavagan, TECH Bradley Johnson, TECH Ryan Harrison, TECH Miguel Ledesma, TECH Steven Hudson, TECH Nathan Dalton, TECH Ryan Dawson, TECH Steven Dominique, TECH Travis Greer, TECH Laurentiu Plosca, TECH Danny Nicholson, TECH Robert Gerster, TECH Clint Dodson, TECH Christopher Bierman, TECH Emilio Santana, TECH Henry Figuereo, DCDC James Woodworth, OSP Christopher Bernard Thomas, OSP Joseph Overhiser, RCDD Jerold Craghead, RCDD Robert Poole, RCDD Ryan Warlick, RCDD Alex Robinson, RCDD Michael Coakley, RCDD Joshua Hair, RCDD Davis Foreman, RCDD Jennifer Wirth, RCDD Christopher Brown, RTPM Pablo Cueto, RTPM Travis Pearson, TECH Michael Carlin, TECH Robert Sharpe, TECH Luis Cruz, TECH
Seth Norris, RCDD Ryan Gruver, RCDD Christian Chan, RCDD Justin Jenkins, RTPM Justin Alonzo, RTPM Ryan Kortman, TECH Jason Santistevan, TECH David Ramos, TECH Tito Aucalla, TECH Jeffrey Reetz, TECH Frank Reynaldo Puerto Garcia, TECH Darren Manzanares, TECH Alexander Moushey, TECH Juan Mendoza, TECH Ryan Johnson, TECH Nicholas Pringle, TECH Micah Banks, TECH Jason Bowman, TECH Steven Trujillo, TECH Lance McKinney, TECH Clay East, TECH Daniel Lansing, TECH Christopher Julander, TECH Jonathan Plo, TECH Cesar Serrano, TECH Todd Armstrong, TECH William Hughes, TECH Michael Langley, TECH Laurent Martinsky, TECH David Fuwell, TECH Nathan Roberts, TECH Kody Arnold, TECH Douglas Joseph, TECH Patrick Chase, TECH
Caleb Schreiber, TECH Corey Madison, TECH Ernesto Prieto, TECH George Thomas Jr. Froehlich, TECH David Allor, TECH Matthew Veroni, TECH William Bentley, TECH Adrian Valdovinos, TECH U.S. WESTERN REGION Braden Perschon, DCDC Lamontaray Hall, OSP Joseph Acosta, OSP Edgar Rosales, OSP Ernesto Valerio, OSP Kristopher Lott, RCDD Michael Wilson, RCDD Ricky Cazarez, RCDD Stuart Humphrey, RCDD Gurmeet Dhanjal, RCDD Spencer Gifford, RCDD Kyle Taylor, RCDD Gerald Noda, RCDD Angel Rodriguez, RCDD Kevin George, RCDD Tim Adams, RCDD Jorge Dominguez, RCDD Aldwin Torres, RCDD Benjamin Easter ,RCDD Jesus Antonio Baltierra, RCDD Tin Vo, RCDD Corey Rugh, RCDD Edward Yun, RCDD Christopher Grace, RCDD
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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 Teclo.
WATCH NOW
Teclo Munoz RCDD, TECH
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How did you get started in the ICT industry?
I started out in security, actually, installing security systems.
What value has BICSI brought to your career?
It’s made a clearer understanding on the data systems and how everything interconnects the IT world with all special systems.
Do you have any advice for someone getting started in the ICT industry? As an installer ... just go through all the steps, Installer 1, 2, continue on to technician.
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More than words from WOMEN BICSI in
Genia “Evzenie” Tohami, Ing. BICSI Country Chair, Czech Republic
Crea-IT-ive Way Against The Clock: Building The 2024 ICT Summit Prague From Scratch
You never really know what’s around the corner until you take the turn. In September 2023, when I became a BICSI country chair of the Czech Republic, I wasn’t sure exactly where this new role would take me. But I knew one thing for certain: I wanted to contribute actively to the development of ICT in Europe. At first, I dreamed of creating educational programs for secondary schools and universities, introducing students to the world of ICT standards, as well as organizing a major event in Prague – a BICSI- endorsed ICT Summit, something that hadn’t been done in the city since 2017.
In February 2024, we got the go- ahead to organize the summit, with the initial target date set for the end of October. Nine months seemed like a reasonable timeline. So, together with Bob Camerino, RCDD, DCDC, CT, BICSI vice-chair, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), we began planning. There were so many unknowns: no pre-set budget, no agency prepayments, no confirmed event sponsors, and no clear estimate of how many BICSI members would attend. By the end of April 2024, it was official. With support of the BICSI team in Tampa, as well as Gautier
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community, as well as select students from CTU, giving them an opportunity to take a step toward becoming professionals in the ICT field. And for me, the main takeaway wasn’t just about the event’s success: It was about what I learned about myself. I realized that when you’re building something from scratch, sometimes all you need is a vision and the willingness to keep going, even when the path isn’t clear and there is no room to retreat. And, I look forward to organizing the 2025 ICT Summit Prague.
Humbert, RCDD, BICSI chair, EMEA, and Rui Takei, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, board member BICSI Japan, we decided to take the risk and organize the event ourselves, without external agencies’ professional assistance. That’s how a new company was created. The first breakthrough came in early May when we secured the perfect venue – the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague, which would elevate the profile of the event showcasing the boundaries of ICT innovation. But hosting the summit at a university came with one major constraint: timing. We had to move the date forward to avoid overlapping with the students’ return. Suddenly, we’d gone from having nine months to prepare to only four setting the event date for 30 August. We put together a successful program from scratch, with seven professionals sharing their insights on the cutting edge of ICT topics like Wi-Fi 7, PoE, the evolution of data centers due to AI, and the latest cooling technologies. This event included BICSI members while also bringing together specialists giving them a chance to connect with the broader ICT
Share Your Story with Women in BICSI We want to hear from women in the ICT industry. Please consider submitting your brief
story, anecdote, or advice for a future "More than Words" column.
Email it to wib@bicsi.org.
bicsi.org/wib
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are pleased to report that the Volunteer Services team had a successful BICSI Fall Conference in Las Vegas. With the help of dedicated volunteers staffing the Volunteer Booth, invaluable support was provided to Conference attendees, fostering a sense of community for BICSI members. The booth was a hub of activity, attracting visitors eager to learn more about volunteer opportunities within BICSI. Attendees expressed great interest in getting involved and contributing their time and expertise to the organization. Our volunteers were instrumental in engaging with Conference-goers, answering questions, and providing information about various volunteer roles. The positive interactions and enthusiasm displayed were instrumental in inspiring others to become involved. The success of the Volunteer Booth is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Their efforts have helped to strengthen the BICSI community and ensure the continued success of the organization. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who participated in the BICSI 2024 Fall Conference & Exhibition. Your contributions are invaluable, and we look forward to your continued involvement in BICSI! If you are interested in volunteering with BICSI, please click below.
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Stay engaged with BICSI throughout the year! BICSI Membership Advantage
Hello, fellow BICSI members and enthusiasts!
At BICSI, we take pride in fostering a community dedicated to excellence in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. Today, we want to spotlight and thank our corporate members and highlight those organizations that have maintained their membership for five or more years. The BICSI Corporate Connection program helps foster an environment of continuous learning for corporate members and their employees, leading to highly trained professionals in the field. BICSI corporate members range from small organizations with fewer than 25 employees to large companies with more than 1,000 staff members in 45 countries around the globe. Through their engagement with BICSI, corporate members make a vital contribution to BICSI’s mission to advance the ICT profession.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our corporate members and would like to spotlight them for their five-plus years of commitment to BICSI membership:
Click here to see full list of Corporate Members
To all our corporate members, thank you for your involvement with the BICSI community and for helping to advance the ICT industry. We appreciate you for being a vital part of the BICSI family!
Kevin Minot, MS Membership & Volunteer Services Manager
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Robert Bader 11th BICSI Board President
Richard Powell 15th BICSI Board President
In Memory of BICSI’s Past Leaders
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We were deeply saddened to announce the passing of two esteemed former BICSI Board Presidents, Robert Bader and Richard Meredith Powell, who both dedicated their lives to advancing the information and communications technology profession. Robert Bader, who passed away on 30 August at the age of 99, served as the 11th president of the BICSI Board of Directors from 1992-1993. A long-time member and a Registered Communications Distribution Designer®, Robert’s contributions to our community and the broader ICT profession were significant and lasting. His leadership and commitment to our mission have left an indelible mark. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues. On 31 August, Richard Meredith Powell passed away at the age of 80. He served as the 15th president of the BICSI Board of Directors from 2000-2001. Richard, also a long-time member and a Registered Communications Distribution Designer®, made meaningful contributions to the advancement of the ICT profession throughout his life. His leadership, dedication, and passion for the field will be remembered fondly. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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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, Certified Credentialing Specialist; 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 Publications —Clarke Hammersley; chammersley@bicsi.org
Director of Training Delivery & Operations — Christopher Hobbs, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, CT; chobbs@bicsi.org Director of Curriculum Developement & Learning — Tara Huff; thuff@bicsi.org Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs BICSI Cares —Kent Gibson, RCDD and Jeffrey Westlund, RCDD Ethics —George Fewell, RCDD and Kent Gibson, RCDD Leadership Development Committee — Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP Professional Development —Alvin Gilmore, RTPM, TECH and Anthony Romeo Program Coordination —Michael A. Collins, RCDD, RTPM, CCDA, NCE and Matthew Odell, RCDD Registration and Credentials Supervision — Heather Callaway, RCDD, LEED AP, CTS-D 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 Click Here to View BICSI's Social Media Platforms.
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