Brandon Creel is a Partner at Hewshott, a global independent consulting firm, where he leads clients through complex audiovisual strategy and design with more than 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Master of Science in Mathematics from Rutgers University and multiple industry certifications including AVIXA CTS-D, AVIXA ANP, and BICSI RCDD. A frequent lecturer and published author of 25+ articles on safety, technology, and industry trends, Brandon is recognized as a thought leader shaping the future of AV. He also contributes to advancing best practices through his work with AES, ASA, ASTC, AVIXA, AVIXA's Consultant Council, USITT, and ANSI Standards.