Mark Barrington

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 26, 2023. Posted in Speakers.

TAB2023

August 2-3

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

Mark Barrington is a digital media technology expert and Principal Consultant at Barrington Technology. He is currently with Sinclair Broadcast Group/One Media and focused on engaging and educating the automotive industry on the many applications of ATSC 3.0. Mark is the Chair of the ATSC Planning Team 5 – Automotive Applications.

Previously Mark has held technology management roles in both the broadcast and technology industries, including Disney, Sony, Wind River and ION Media Networks. He has provided management for a host of ATSC 3.0 projects including Univision for the launch of the Phoenix Model Market station and Pearl TV for automotive drive testing.

Mark started out life in the UK and is a graduate of the University of York where he studied Computer Science, before setting up home in Southern California.

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ATSC for Radio

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Bob Mackay

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 21, 2023. Posted in Speakers.

TAB2023

August 2-3

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

Bob Mackay is the Senior Vice President and Market Manager overseeing Audacy’s Austin Media Cluster.

With 20+ years in media sales management, Mackay has led a successful career of hitting revenue goals and outperforming the market for a variety of Media Companies including Audacy, CBS Radio, Urban One, Cox Communications, iHeart and Emmis.

Mackay’s business philosophy can be defined as living by the motto, “we are better when we work together”. The goal is creating a working environment that is fun and fair with firm accountability resulting in inspired self motivated employees exceeding their potential.

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Auto Dealer Roundtable: Strategies and Outlook for the Year Ahead

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LTC Rusty Clark

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 21, 2023. Posted in Speakers.

TAB2023

August 2-3

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

LTC Rusty Clark began his military service in 1997 while a member of Army ROTC at Texas A&M University, where he enlisted into the Texas Army National Guard before commissioning as a 2LT in 1999. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom where he served as an Afghan National Army Advisor. During his career he served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, Cavalry Troop Commander, and various staff assignments in a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Cavalry Squadron. He was an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Prairie View A&M University where he instructed ROTC Cadets. He served in the 56^th IBCT as the Brigade Operations Officer prior to becoming the Executive Officer of the 1-124^th Cavalry Squadron. He was assigned to Recruiting Command in 2017 where he served as a Region Commander followed by the Battalion Executive Officer. He is currently serving as the Commander for TXARNG Recruiting.

LTC Clark lives in Austin and is married to Mrs. Mindy Clark. They have 2 children, Reese, and Caleigh.

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Leadership Breakfast – Building Texas’ Future

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Della Bryant

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 19, 2023. Posted in Speakers.

TAB2023

August 2-3

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

Della Bryant has been with Malone Media Group for the past 10 years. She currently holds the position of Vice President – Integrated Marketing. She leads her team to negotiate and develop media strategy that is the most efficient and effective for their clients.

Della is communication and process driven in all aspects of her work. Her 35+ years in marketing include media sales and management, automotive new car manager and owning of her own agency.

Della has worked on successful marketing campaigns that have brought clients as much as 50% increase in media delivery. She’s been recognized within Malone Media Group by being given the “Grinder of the Year” award in 2017.

In her spare time, Della enjoys spending time with her family and embracing her new “tiny living” experiment.

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Auto Dealer Roundtable: Strategies and Outlook for the Year Ahead

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Julie Chisum

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 19, 2023. Posted in Speakers.

TAB2023

August 2-3

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

Julie Chisum is the Chief Marketing Officer for IDEA Auto Group based in Austin, Texas. She manages all things marketing for Toyota of Cedar Park, currently ranked 3rd in new vehicle volume in the nation, and City Limits Subaru, set to open in the fall of 2023. She leads a team of four and is responsible for an annual budget of over $3 million.

Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in human development from Texas Tech University and spent her early professional years as an elementary classroom teacher. In 2000, Julie decided to try something new and embarked on an automotive career, first serving as a sales advisor for a large Toyota dealership in Denver. She quickly realized that the internet and car sales were going to be a game-changing combination and began learning as much as possible. Julie has held the positions of Sales Manager, Internet and BDC Director, Digital Marketing Director, and was a Toyota trainer for many years.

Julie has a passion for research, understanding what customers want, implementing the latest technology, and coaching the next generation of automotive marketing leaders. It has been a dream come true to establish marketing plans for two brand new dealerships and she is looking forwarding to helping IDEA Auto Group grow even more.

Julie is married with two adorable dogs, loves living in Georgetown, Texas, and cooks for her friends and family every chance she gets.

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Auto Dealer Roundtable: Strategies and Outlook for the Year Ahead

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Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc.

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 14, 2023. Posted in Exhibitors.

TAB2023

August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin

Corporate Information

Web: www.lav.com
Phone: 806-744-2559
Address: 2120 Ave Q
Lubbock, TX 79411
United States

Founded in 1978 – Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a privately-held Texas Corporation. Authorized for over 300 manufacturers of professional video, audio and telecommunications products, Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. functions as a total systems solutions provider to broadcast, production, government, education, religious and business/industry media markets. Our success can be attributed to prompt and professional service, quality products, competitive pricing and an experienced and practiced knowledge of our customer’s changing needs. Outstanding customer service and support are key to the Central Mission of Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. The standards we adhere to are the highest in the industry. Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a proud affiliate of PSNI, ICIA, TAB, NCSA, and AGC.

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SuiteLife Systems

Written by Sydney Herrmann on July 3, 2023. Posted in Exhibitors.

TAB2023

August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin

Corporate Information

Web: www.suitelifesystems.com
Phone: (888) 418-3646
Address: 2501 East 28^th Street, Suite 111
Signal Hill, CA 90755
United States

SuiteLife Systems supplies Manage, Monitor, & Control solutions for the broadcast industry. Our software-driven approach allows the highest levels of flexibility, scalability, and reliability, all housed within the smallest hardware footprints in the industry. It is the technology of choice for leading engineers and senior management alike, for a reason.

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Steve Sandlin

Written by Sydney Herrmann on June 29, 2023. Posted in Speakers.

TAB2023

August 2-3

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

Steve Sandlin is about to begin his 49th year in Texas broadcasting. A native of Beaumont, Steve resides in Huntsville. Though semi-retired, he still acts as a consultant and project manager for radio and television stations throughout the state, with emphasis on AM signals and other RF projects.

Steve also remains active as one of TAB’s Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) inspectors covering the southern half of Texas. Steve has been on the inspection team for eight years.

Steve has been a DJ, Sales Manager, Newsman, Staff Engineer and Chief Engineer of both radio and television stations in Texas and has been involved in everything from management changes to new station construction in a number of markets.

Steve is a founding member of SBE Chapter 99 and holds lifetime certification as a Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer. He also holds a valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and is a member of Texas Radio Hall of Fame and is proud to have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in 2015 at the TAB Engineers Dinner.

When not working around a transmitter or conducting an ABIP reviews, Steve enjoys spending time with his classic cars.

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FCC Inspections: Minding the Rules

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