The 2025 Elections for Officers and Governors of the Society open on Monday, 18 August, and close at 11:59pm GMT on Monday, 29 September. All Active category members are eligible to vote (this includes Professional, Executive, Fellow, Retired, Life, and Honorary members).
All voting members are eligible to vote for Board Officer Candidates as well as Governor Candidates within their Region.
For SMPTE policies and procedures regarding Society Elections, including determination and appeal of election results, please see Section 9.5 of the Governance Operations Manual.
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I have spent over 30 years in the broadcast industry, beginning as a software developer and progressing to my current role as CTO at Ross Video. My career has always been deeply connected to SMPTE’s mission, with over a decade of participation in technical engineering meetings focused on the “Television” in SMPTE. I’ve implemented many SMPTE standards to create broadcast products, and I’ve seen firsthand how they enable innovation and interoperability. Working alongside some of the best engineers in the field, I have been fortunate to share in two technical Emmy Awards. Together with Jeff Moore, I helped create the Ottawa SMPTE Sub-Chapter, where I remain active. I have served as a Canadian Governor and as Governor-at-Large, gaining insight into the Society’s global challenges and opportunities. While my professional background is not in accounting, and I am not a CFO, I have spent more than 15 years developing and managing budgets at Ross Video. My goals in this role are to help ensure SMPTE’s finances are clearly understood, responsibly managed, and positioned for future stability. A strong financial foundation is essential for any lasting organization, and I will work collaboratively with the Board and members to ensure the Society can continue to grow, innovate, and serve our industry for generations to come
My 40 years in media and entertainment. Started at the BBC as a sound technician. Then to Australia in 1995, as a Promo Producer, at Fairfax building online short form video. At FOXTEL I was GM of interactive TV, collaborating with the engineering team to deliver 'red button' services. At Cognizant I led large solution and delivery technology teams. For the last 9 years I have led my own business and leadership consulting operation. I am a collaboration, strategic and leadership specialist. I am passionate about the central position SMPTE can play for both members and the industry as a whole. SMPTE is the vital link that supports the industry in driving the creativity to deliver emotional storytelling. As Chair of SMPTE OCEANIA I combined my career experience, leadership, and strategic capability to reinvent ourselves into a more relevant and diverse section, who have membership, community, education, career development and next generation professionals all in focus in what we do. The shift to personalised, mobile, interactive and Al impacted content is daunting. A 100+ old SMPTE can survive and flourish by practical adaption and evolution. My OCEANIA experience matched with career expertise brings fresh insights to apply in APAC and globally. I would wish to see how the APAC region can broaden our appeal and membership growth, building on my OCEANIA experience. At global level I would like to see where I can apply myself to make the most powerful and long term strategic and operational positive impact for SMPTE.
I have over forty years of leadership in technology, broadcasting, and post-production. As founder and owner of Meer Tech Systems, I have guided media, broadcasting, and post-production technology companies to streamline operations, adopt emerging standards, and amplify creative potential. Throughout my career, I have held senior roles at industry-leading organizations, Vice President of Operations at Perey3D Media, Vice President of Post Production at Deluxe Post Production and General Manager at Magnetic North. In 2016, I was part of a four-person team at Percy3D Media awarded a U.S. patent for "The method of generating 3-dimensional user personalized media," a testament to his commitment to pushing technological I have been an active SMPTE member since 1983 and have dedicated decades to the Toronto Section in various board capacities. I currently serve as Canadian Regional Governor. In 2021, I received SMPTE's Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society, recognizing his exceptional contributions to SMPTE's growth and member engagement. My industry network extends beyond SMPTE. I am also affiliated with Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) and Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA) I strongly believe that sharing knowledge is the cornerstone of our community's success. I subscribe to a "pay-it-forward" ethos by actively mentoring new SMPTE members to help them set and achieve career goals as well as assisting in the running of both the SMPTE Toronto and SMPTE Montreal sections.
I am a software engineer who has always sought to understand not only the technology I work with but also the business applications behind it. SMPTE has played a pivotal role in my growth by offering valuable learning opportunities, a strong professional network, and a platform to share knowledge. Through Society Section Meetings, technical papers, Annual Conference presentations, and active involvement at both local and board levels, SMPTE has deeply influenced my personal and professional development. I am committed to helping SMPTE evolve and thrive so that it can continue to be a cornerstone in the lives and careers of others, as it has been in mine. My experience spans several years of service on the Board of Governors, the Board of Editors, and in roles such as Section Manager and Secretary-Treasurer. I bring a unique blend of technical engineering expertise and business acumen, gained through a transition into marketing and strategic roles. Throughout my time with SMPTE, I've contributed to standards development, edited journal content, chaired section meetings and conference sessions, and managed local section budgets. I've prioritized outreach by engaging new participants and emerging leaders, helping SMPTE remain relevant amid industry shifts. I've consistently offered feedback and fresh ideas to support the Society's evolution. My vision for SMPTE is to support its continued adaptation, embracing new technologies, exploring adjacent markets, and maintaining its relevance in a rapidly changing landscape. I am passionate about SMPTE's mission and committed to ensuring its long-term success.
When I started to write my Diploma Thesis at the IRT (Institut für Rundfunktechnik) in Munich in 2005 I never imagined that I would stay there for more than 15 years to contribute to the media industry as an R&D engineer. But I have met so many enthusiastic and supporting colleagues there. Later I have represented the IRT at various groups of the EBU (European Broadcasting Unid and finally also at SMPTE. I have joined and chaired several EBU groups, presented the IRT on various conferences, trade shows and finally I had the chance to speak also at the SMPTE Annual Technical Conferences in 2018 and 2020. When the decision has been made to close the IRT I took the opportunity to change the view from the broadcaster and R&D perspective to the manufacturer side and I've joined Rohde & Schwarz in May 2021. Since December 2024 I am working for Appear AS (Oslo, Norway) as Senior Solutions Engineer. In the past years I've been working with so many different people which helped me to understand workflows, mindsets and perspectives. I would like to motivate young people to join and help the Society, share and bring together knowledge and all the different prospects. I've worked a lot with young students and also experienced colleagues and this collaboration of different views is my motivation - leaning from each other without any prejudice.
Andre Normil is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in broadcast, post-production, and media systems engineering. Currently serving as Director of Media and Systems Engineering at FanDuel Sports Network, he leads innovation in content workflows, cloud-based infrastructure, and remote editing solutions. Previously, Andre held senior engineering leadership roles at Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner Broadcasting, where he designed and implemented scalable solutions for live sports, entertainment, and creative operations. Andre has deep expertise in system architecture, media asset management (MAM/PAM), cloud integration, and AI-driven production tools. His work has supported major network transitions, disaster recovery initiatives, and cutting-edge VDI deployments across global teams. A committed member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Andre has served on the SMPTE Atlanta Section Board since 2018. He is a certified SMPTE ST 2110 IP Networking Professional and a strong advocate for professional development, student engagement, and industry collaboration. Andre holds professional certifications from AWS, Scrum Alliance, ITIL, and MIT xPro in AI product design. He is passionate about empowering the next generation of media professionals and fostering inclusive, forward-looking innovation in the industry.
Over twenty years in the broadcast industry, I have served as a cable grip, camera operator, floor director, master control operator, technical support, and system designer. After building my career in Los Angeles, Newy York City, and Washington DC, I returned to my home state of Oregon. I want to share my experience with the Pacific Northwest region. As a manager in Washington DC, I worked with a team of elected leaders to plan and host SMPTE events. As a Governor, I have served on the SMPTE board and participated in global society planning. I believe SMPTE can grow within the western US, by expanding our focus on student sections and the next generation of media creators and technologies. My goal is to build a team of media professionals to perform outreach activities and recruit new members.
I am a SMPTE member located in the Pacific Northwest, a region of the United States that feels disconnected from the majority of the SMPTE community. While I always look forward to connecting with colleagues at annual events like MTS, I deeply wish I had more local opportunities like I did in my SMPTE Student Chapter at RIT. One of my favorite parts of being a SMPTE member is learning from others in the industry, being exposed to new and interesting ways media is developing, and fostering connections that support me throughout my career. Being at the center of a technology-driven city like Seattle, I know that there are members of our community who we can bring together, and young students in our universities that we can inspire to pursue a career in media technology, just as I was 10 years ago. All it takes is that one conversation or that one presentation to change the trajectory of someone's life, and I want to help bring those opportunities to our region. Bringing people together and creating spaces for conversations is one of my biggest strengths. My personal philosophy is to learn from others about what matters most to them, what motivates them, and find the path forward that best serves those who are around me. I would be honored to have the opportunity to create that environment for members in our region, and I hope we can work together to build a shared vision of our SMPTE community.
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