The Cable TV Pioneers will welcome 21 new members as part of its 58th annual banquet this September in Atlanta.
The 2024 Cable TV Pioneers Class class reflects an accomplished group of content and service providers, CEOs, sales execurtives, operators and other industry leaders, according to the organization. Among those set to be fêted during the banquet, which will take place September 23 at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, are A+E Networks executive VP and head of global FAST channels Mark Garner and Comcast executive VP and general counsel Lynn Charytan.
“Each year we have the privilege to announce a new class of outstanding men and women whose industry and community accomplishments keep our business evolving and growing,” Cable Pioneers chair Yvette Kanouff said in a statement.
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Pioneers vice chairman Jim Gleason added: “Our 58th Induction will be the pinnacle of acknowledging the epic contributions of these inductees, while honoring the pioneering spirit of the past innovators. This is a terrific addition to the Cable Tv Pioneers.”
The 2024 class of Cable TV Pioneers, with company affiliations as reported by the organization, is as follows:
- Amy Blair, Liberty Global
- Bruce McClelland, Ribbon Communications
- Charles Cheevers, Vantiva
- Dan Whalen, ATX Networks
- David Del Beccaro, Music Choice
- Elad Nafshi, Comcast
- George Taylor, Lightspeed Construction Group
- Heather McCallion, Breezeline
- Jim O'Brien, Jones Intercable (retired)
- Jan Ariesen, Technitix
- Jennifer Yohe, Altice USA
- John Higgins Jr., Charter
- Julie Laulis, Cable One
- Justin Colwell, Charter
- Lynn Charytan, Comcast
- Mark Garner, A+E Networks
- Bob Gaydos, Comcast
- Rori Peters, TV One (retired)
- Steve Raymond, Charter
- Todd Gorder, Comcast
- Weidong Mao, Comcast
