Three newly appointed Fellows announced by the SBE
Laidback, Genuine Guide to the SBE's New Fellows
Hey there! Let's dish about the latest SBE honorees. These badass broadcast engineers - Roswell Clark from Clearwater, Florida, Steve Keeler from Auburn, New York, and Thomas McNicholl from Whitesboro, New York - have been given the highest membership level: Fellow. This prestigious title comes from making significant contributions to the broadcast engineering field or the SBE.
Here's a quick lowdown on our new pals:
- Roz Clark, CPBE, CBNT, a problem solver par excellence, serves as the executive director of radio engineering for Cox Media Group. He's been a member since 1990, received the Robert W. Flanders SBE Engineer of the Year Award in 2015, and has been Treasurer of SBE Chapter 39 since 2013, driving their Tech Symposium. At Cox Media, he instituted an incentive program for staff to aim for SBE certification, which many find commendable.
- Steve Keeler, a dedicated educator at Cayuga Community College, has been a member since 1989. He's a force within the SBE and in educating students about the Society. His fellow teachers and students laud him for his commitment to the SBE and for shaping the careers of numerous broadcast engineers.
- Tom McNicholl, CBTE, began his broadcast career 50 years ago at WKTV in Utica, NY. He's the Chapter 22 chair since 2016, orchestrating the annual SBE Technology Expo and attracting young tech talent to be part of the fast-paced media world. His peers recognize him for his dedication to the industry and the future of broadcasting.
These stellar individuals got their due during the SBE Membership Meeting at the 2025 NAB Show and will be officially recognized again at the SBE National Meeting in September in Columbus, Ohio. A list of all SBE Fellows can be found on their website.
Tune in for more on these amazing Broadcast Engineers! 💪🎙️📺
- At the 2025 NAB Show, the SBE Membership Meeting recognized the noteworthy achievements of Roswell Clark, Steve Keeler, and Thomas McNicholl, who were honored with the title of Fellow for their substantial contributions to the broadcast engineering field and the SBE.
- These newly minted Fellows - Roz Clark, Steve Keeler, and Tom McNicholl - embody the spirit of digital technology, each having made significant strides in their respective broadcast careers, whether through problem-solving, teaching, or fostering industry growth.
- During the 2025 NAB Show, ATSC and IP technologies were on full display as the SBE celebrated the impressive feats of its new Fellows, Roswell Clark, Steve Keeler, and Thomas McNicholl, all of whom have contributed notably to the broadcast engineering industry.
- For tech-savvy media enthusiasts and aspiring broadcast engineers alike, the content-rich video highlights from the 2025 NAB Show, featuring the induction of reputed broadcast engineers Roswell Clark, Steve Keeler, and Thomas McNicholl as Fellows of the SBE, provide an illuminating look at the latest advancements in digital broadcast technology.
