Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society

The Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time.

In recognition of his many years of service to the SMPTE New York Section. He selflessly gives his time and efforts to better the organization. Simpson helped transition the New York Section to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. He conducted Zoom-based meetings regularly and mentored others transitioning to virtual meetings. Thanks to his efforts, the Section has continued to deliver value to its members and guests. He continues to serve the larger organization through his training efforts, ongoing guidance and sharing of experience.

Wes Simpson has over 40 years of experience in the design, development, and marketing of products for telecommunications and video networking. Before founding LearnIPvideo.com in 2021, Wes was an independent technology and marketing consultant for over 20 years. He previously worked for VBrick Systems, and ADC Telecommunications, where he worked on the DV6000, a leading fiber-optic video transport system. Wes was a founding member of the Video Services Forum, and currently teaches SMPTE’s “Essentials of IP Media Transport for Broadcasters” and “Understanding SMPTE 2110” virtual courses and also serves on the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal’s Board of Editors. He is a frequent speaker, course leader and analyst for the video technology marketplace, and author of two books from Focal Press: “Video over IP” and “IPTV and Internet Video.”