SCTE/ISBE recently named Pioneer Communications’ Raul Velasquez, Jr. and Comcast’s Aaron Weimer as Chapter Members of the Year. Velasquez is treasurer of the Society’s High Plains Chapter, and Weimer is VP of the Chattahoochee Chapter. Both were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their chapters through active participation in programs and other efforts.
A cable service specialist from Ulysses, Kan., Velasquez has been an SCTE/ISBE member for 20 years. The Society reports he played a significant leadership role in the creation of the High Plains Meeting Group and has continued to support High Plains’ diverse and far-flung member base through the transition into an official chapter. While he officially serves as the chapter’s treasurer, he also sends out training announcements, helps with the chapter golf tournament and Vendor Days, and is highly involved in ensuring the availability of high levels of training.
Weimer, a seven-year SCTE/ISBE member, serves as VP, engineering, and XOC for Comcast’s Central Division. In his current role, he has been active in ensuring coordination and integration between the Central Division and the Chattahoochee Chapter, including efforts to increase membership, attendance, and communications effectiveness. Weimer has chaired the chapter’s golf tournament and Vendor Days, and he has strengthened the chapter’s foundation by improving the member communications infrastructure and by partnering with Comcast University on chapter events.
“In many ways, SCTE/ISBE’s value to operator, technology partner, and individual members begins at the chapter level,” Robin Fenton, senior director, chapter support and membership at SCTE/ISBE comments. “Raul Velasquez, Jr. and Aaron Weimer exemplify the commitment and dedication that helps SCTE/ISBE build value for the industry at every level.”
This and other chapter awards for this year were presented last month at the Society’s annual Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC), in Denver. More info is here.
