Nominee Information
Frank Pisano has been in sales leadership positions for over 20 years with experience in effectively leading, developing and directing sales teams. He successfully creates strategic relationships and cultivates new business with both end-users and channel partners. He is currently VP of Sales, Americas at BrightSign where he has led the sales team selling
over one million digital signage media players in four years. Previously, Frank worked atChief managing US Commercial Sales.
Frank has served on Digital Signage Federation’s Board of Directors the past 3 years bringing his passion in promoting Digital Signage to the commercial market. He is very well known in the Pro AV dealer channel and serves on AVIXA’s Leadership Selection Committee & Manufacturer’s Council.
Frank resides in the Atlanta-metro area. He’s an avid golfer, a die-hard sports fan and loyal Virginia Tech Hokie.
Jeffrey Weitzman is today Navori Managing Director for North America. He started his career in finance and moved to Navori in 2010. He has played a major role in the success and growth of the overall company footprint in North American market.
Jeffrey brings to the table a strong background in business, technology and a deep understanding of the industry.
Jackie is Head of Strategy, QSR at Publicis Sapient, bringing specific expertise on digital signage and related in-venue technology. In her 12 years with Publicis Sapient, she’s worked with clients across verticals, including QSR, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, and Sports & Entertainment, to bring enterprise thinking to digital solutions for physical spaces. Strategist by trade, technologist in spirit, she has assisted clients in identifying and architecting solutions which are guided by business needs and objectives with careful attention to solution optimization across the enterprise architecture. Jackie has published thought leadership including podcasts and webinars on the future of digital menu boards and QSRs for QSR Magazine, Modern Restaurant Management, Digital Signage Today, and 16:9 . She has led digital menu board strategy and technology programs for leading category brands, and is experienced in the entire lifecycle of in-venue deployments. She is the Product Owner of Sapient’s Premise solution, a digital signage enablement platform built with purpose to bridge the gap between a sophisticated API-enabled enterprise and the management of deployed media players at scale.
Kristin Roubie, DSCE is an experienced solutions sales and marketing professional with a history of helping clients use the latest interactive technologies to inspire better brand experiences and productive work environments. With 17 years’ experience in digital signage and the ProAV industry, Kristin is working as Elo’s Director of Business Development growing Elo’s presence within the ProAV and Mobility specialties by connecting with new partners, resellers and industry thought leaders.
Spending 11 years on the front lines for a systems integrator has uniquely positioned Kristin to understand the needs, objectives and obstacles of Elo’s customers enabling her to better serve her internal and external clients.
Tony utilizes a decade of experience in the Digital Signage industry and operations management to lead Snap's sales department in customizing nationwide service solutions. He is committed to building strong relationships with our partners and staying educated on industry progression.
He has been featured on multiplee D=sign speaking engagements both virtual and in person as one of the industry experts. Providing insight on a daily basis to the all to forgotten piece to digital signage, installation services!
Since 2016, Tony has been an active member of the Digital Signage Federation. He currently participates on the DSF Education Committee and has developed/assisted on developing multiple micro-credential courses.
providing insights to OOH, DOOH, and retail networks. Previously, she was the President of Geopath, the non-profit that provides the currency for OOH. She led the organization through a full rebrand, launched a new, state-of-the-art measurement system, and tripled the membership. She is the founder of the “Global OOH Research Leads,” a consortium of the world’s leading OOH measurement experts. The Leads foster collaboration and research excellence internationally. She has also held leadership positions at Symphony Advanced Media, ZenithOptimedia, FTI Consulting, CBS Television Distribution and King World. Kym currently serves as the President of the Market Research Council and won the 2020 Cynopsis “Top Women in Media” award. She is a founding crew member of the AV Life Podcast, an avid 3D Printer, and runs a volunteer improv group that raises money for charity.
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Bryan Meszaros is the CEO and Founder of OpenEye Global; an experience design agency focused on driving digital strategy in built environments. Formed in 2001, the agency behind Bryan's efforts has developed innovative digital engagements with global brands like Adidas, Santander, Hershey, Merlin Entertainment, and Westfield.
With over 20+ years of involvement in digital signage, Commercial Integrator Magazine recognized his contributions as a recipient of their "40 under 40" award. Previously Bryan served on the Digital Signage Expo Advisory Board for over 10 years, helping to shape various aspects of the show and provide guidance on curriculum.
Meszaros has been actively involved in SEGD, serving as Past President and a current member of the Board of Directors. In addition, Bryan is an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University, helping to educate students on digital engagement. He also currently host's the "Experience by Design" podcast produced by the Marketscale Network.
As the Chief Relationship Officer at Zignage (Content Automation Software focused on business-critical DS applications) Michael is focused on developing relationships with professionals across many job functions at all career levels in consulting, financial services, retail, sports, integration, etc.
Michael led 32 VMR sessions in 2020 with various speakers and topics to help people handle the challenges of working from home. Since then, as a member of the DSF education committee, he has reviewed courses, created event topics, identified speakers, moderated, and been a panelist for The Digital Signage Federation and AVIXA.
In his free time, Michael influences the readers of the rAVe agency through articles and was recently interviewed on a broadcast of “rePLAY 2021 LIVE.” Michael looks forward to becoming a member of the DSF Board to continue his leadership and ability to motivate and inspire.