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Digital Signage Federation names 2015 board of directors

RDM CEO Ken Goldberg to helm DSF in coming year; other board execs include MGM Resorts and NEC Display Solutions VPs.

February 6, 2015

The Digital Signage Federation, an independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, recently announced the election of its new 2015 board of directors.

Real Digital Media CEO Ken Goldberg becomes the 2015 chairman, and Saddle Ranch Digital President Kimberly Sarubbi, the 2014 chairman, will now head the Past Chairman's Council. Moving into the vice chair role is MGM Resorts International VP Randy Dearborn, and NEC Display Solutions VP of Business Development and Solutions Richard Ventura will join the Executive Committee as treasurer/secretary.

The eight at-large board director seats, which include three reinstated board members returning to serve a second term, who were decided by the DSF membership in an independent election from a slate of eleven nominees to serve two-year terms, are:

• Spencer Graham, West Virginia University - second term
• Janna Rider, American Dairy Queen Corp. - second term
• Shaneeka James, consultant - second term
• Manolo Almagro, TPN
• Len Dudis, Seaworld Parks & Entertainment
• Mark Geiger, Georgia World Congress Center
• Susan Heller, Thomson Reuters
• Jeff Kent, Cineplex Entertainment

"The Digital Signage Federation has come a very long way in its first five years," Goldberg said in the announcement. "From a humble beginning, we have grown in size, influence and, most importantly, value to our diverse membership. I am proud to have played a small role over that time, and prouder still of the incredible people that I've been honored to meet and work beside. As I assume the chair of the DSF for 2015, one goal for the coming year is to focus the amazing group of volunteers on our board and committees on tangible benefits for our members and our industry at large. Another is to extend the presence of DSF beyond the U.S., to help position the DSF as the recognized global advocate and resource for our dynamic industry. These are exciting times ... Join us!"