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Twenty-four new members have been selected for the 55th annual induction of the Cable TV Pioneers. They'll be inducted at an event held in conjunction with the 2021 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta.
June 10, 2021
NEW YORK – Twenty-four new members have been selected for the Cable TV Pioneers 55th Annual Induction.
"Just as our industry rose to the challenge of keeping America connected this past year, these men and women continued to make significant contributions on their business, home and community fronts," stated Pioneer chairman, Dave Fellows, adding, "The Class of 2021 exemplifies the Pioneer spirit and commitment to do the best no matter the circumstances."
The 24 members of this year's class include a strong array of men and women from CEOs and company founders, to techs and journalists who have made a positive impact on the growth and innovation that are unique to our business. Each has demonstrated and proven, their value as a cable pioneer.
"We think it will be a wonderful induction, and we hope to incorporate some of the unique elements of the 2020 event that C-SPAN generously broadcast and streamed, like the engaging and fast-paced inductee videos," stated Pioneer co-chair, Yvette Kanouff.
This year's class members are:
Mark Adams, Cox Communications
Michael Adams, Broadband Semantics
Richard Amell, Bright House Networks
Peter Barton (Posthumous)
Patricia Baughman, Cable One (Sparklight)
Tracy Baumgartner, Comcast/NBC Universal
Jack Caparrell, Service Electric
Sherita Ceasar, Comcast
Kristin Dolan, 605
Dale Elifrits, Comcast
Diego M. Gastaldi, Vmware Inc.
John Higginbotham, ACA Connects
Jim Holanda, Astound Broadband
Richard (Dick) Kirsche, Kirsche Consulting
Chris Lammers, CableLabs
Filemon Lopez, Comcast
Wonya Lucas, Crown Media Network
Amy Maclean, CableFAX
Jim McCauley, DB Communications
Tom McMillin, Nevis Advisors
John E. Roos, Insp
Robert (Bob), Scanlon Shelter Cove, LLC
Patricia (Patsy) Smullin, California Oregon Broadcasting Inc.
R. Thomas (Tom) Umstead, Broadcasting + Cable Multichannel News
The Pioneers intend to hold its 2021 Annual Induction in conjunction with this year's SCTE Cable-Tec Expo.
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