A key figure in shaping several significant aspects of the residential technology integration industry and CEDIA as a global organization is joining the esteemed ranks as a CEDIA Fellow. Dennis Erskine, founder of Colorado-based Erskine Group, Inc., will be recognized October 8 for the honor at the 2020 CEDIA Awards virtual edition. Erskine becomes the 30th industry contributor to be selected by the CEDIA Board of Directors as a CEDIA Fellow.
“Dennis’ name is synonymous with CEDIA,” says Rob Sutherland, board of directors chairman, CEDIA.
“His efforts to drive higher standards, progress best practices, and strengthen outcomes and rigor for CEDIA Certification have been exceptional throughout the years. Dennis represents the best of spirit and service in the industry and he joins elite company, indeed, as a CEDIA Fellow.”
Erskine currently serves as chairman of the CEDIA Certification Commission, which recently helped shepherd in a new era in CEDIA Certification with the launch of the Cabling and Infrastructure Technician Certification and the Integrated System Technician Certification and the ongoing improvements and modernization efforts of CEDIA Certification.
He has served as a dedicated volunteer and home theater design subject matter expert for years with the organization, holding key leadership positions, including a two-year term as chairman of the CEDIA Board of Directors beginning in 2016 and multiple stints as a board member. He has been instrumental in the development of standards and certifications as a volunteer for CEDIA.
Erskine Group, Inc., specializes in architectural acoustics, room construction, and installation, and the company currently produces designs, blueprints, and specifications for home theaters. Erskine has served as an instructor for the Home Acoustics Alliance. He previously served in high level leadership for companies and organizations, including Holiday Inns Worldwide, Intelligent Networks, iNet Company of America (subsidiary of Bell Canada), ITT Dialcom, and Electronic Data Systems. Erskine previously played a role in defining international telecommunications standards. He is a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor.
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