Elections for the 2007/2008 AVP Board of Directors have been completed and the new Directors are now in place.
The new board consists of four returning members (Dale Tate, Jeff DeMello, Mike Roe, Rick Jones) and one new addition (Joy Lamas). Although the names remain largely the same as last year, the roles people will play has been changed somewhat.
Dale Tate will be assuming the role of AVP President and had this to say about his pending term. “It is an honor and privilege to be asked to serve as President of the Association of Video Professionals. This is a group of enthusiastic, skilled and genuinely wonderful people who not only want to be the best in their industry, but also are committed to helping each other build their businesses. I look forward to picking up where Rick Jones so capably left off, and continuing to refine and implement the vision of “being in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” Dale and his wife Tracey own Tate Video Services located in Navato California.
Mike Roe who served as Secretary last year is moving into the role of Vice President. Mike owns Mike Roe Video Services located in Lilburn Georgia.
Joy Lamas of Beyond Wow Video Services, LLC is the newest member to the board and will be serving as Secretary for the organization. “AVP is an exciting organization to be a part of & I now look forward to playing a more active role in the support of our group” says Lamas. “Because I’m not involved in the technical side of our business, but have a strong sales, marketing & management background, I believe that I can offer our studio owners some additional ideas that will help them as they grow their business”. Joy and her husband Steve have been AVP members since it’s inception in 2006. Their studio is located in Kansas City.
Jeff DeMello of DeMello Video and Photo Services out of Stockton California will continue to serve the organization as Treasurer.
Former President Rick Jones has moved into the role of “Director at large” for the 2007/2008 term. Rick had this to say about his term as President and Dale Tate’s upcoming term. “It was a great honor to have served as the first President of AVP. I now place the reins into the most capable hands of Dale Tate knowing that AVP is well taken care of. While we don’t know what AVP is destined to evolve into, I do know that with Dale’s leadership we’ll get there in style!
Dave Mungai of Choice Video Services will continue his role as Executive Director for the organization.
All of the current Board Members extend their thanks to Joe Wilt of Presto Video Services. Joe served on the board last year and was instrumental in much of the success AVP achieved in it’s first year.
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