Four leaders were honored for their contributions to the commercial integration industry at the 27th annual Business & Leadership Conference
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, March 11, 2025 — NSCA, the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, is excited to announce the recognition of four distinguished honorees who are being celebrated for their industry contributions in 2024. The award winners were announced during the 27th annual Business & Leadership Conference, held Feb. 25-27, 2025, in Irving, TX.
John Greene Mentorship Award:
Shedan Maghzi
Shedan Maghzi, corporate strategic advisor for Avidex, is the recipient of the 2024 John Greene Mentorship Award. This award is named after John Greene, a well-known industry educator and mentor who was passionate about helping others reach their full potential.
Maghzi is committed to mentoring the next generation of professional technology integration leaders, fostering their growth and success in the industry. He’s known for stopping whatever he’s doing to share his experiences and insight.
“Early in my career, I was fortunate to receive mentorship from Jim Colquhoun, Mike Richardson, Paul Peck, and others who helped me see and reach a potential I had not yet recognized in myself. Their guidance shaped my professional journey, and I am grateful for the opportunity to pay that forward. There is no greater fulfillment than helping others navigate their own paths,” says Maghzi.
Volunteer of the Year Award:
Eric Morris
Eric Morris is the recipient of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award. This award is granted to someone who unselfishly and consistently donates their time, effort, and talents to NSCA and the NSCA Education Foundation.
Morris served for more than 40 years in senior financial positions for private and publicly held construction companies, including Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, where he recently retired after 25 years of service. Today, he consults with emerging entrepreneurs.
“Collaborating with other NSCA members and sponsors to develop learning materials is an energizing endeavor. I sincerely appreciate that NSCA has provided me with the opportunity to share some of my thoughts on how to build a more dynamic organization,” says Morris.
Per Haugen Lifetime Achievement Award:
Dave Ferlino
Dave Ferlino is the recipient of the 2024 Per Haugen Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to an individual who exhibits dedication to philanthropy and social responsibility.
As a strategic sales/operational thought leader, Ferlino has 45+ years of direct AV/IT leadership experience, which began with summer work as an installer when he was 16 years old. Most recently, Ferlino worked for CTI as a regional vice president, where he led the Northeast region in the quest to provide fantastic customer experiences before retiring in 2024.
“I am honored and humbled to receive such a prestigious award. From my perspective, this is the highest honor bestowed upon anyone in our industry. My experiences as part of the NSCA Board of Directors and attending 24 out of 26 BLCs were career- and life-altering. I learned the value of servant leadership, continuous learning, and lifelong friendships. My hope is that my volunteer work had a positive impact on all the great people I met and helped NSCA build better integrators,” says Ferlino.
NSCA Education Foundation Founders Award: Brad Caron
Brad Caron is the recipient of the 2024 NSCA Education Foundation Founders Award. This award is given to industry professionals who inspire the NSCA Community and help others succeed.
Caron has 30 years of experience in the commercial integration industry and oversaw SIGNET’s growth from $1.8 million to more than $30 million in annual revenue. During this time, he also filled critical leadership roles with NSCA and the NSCA Education Foundation.
“The entire NSCA community has been very good to me. I have met so many caring people. I am humbled to receive this recognition. I would like to thank everybody who has advised and encouraged me over the years,” says Caron.
About NSCA
The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industries. The National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate for all who work in the integration industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving its contractor members and all channel stakeholders through advocacy, education, member services, and networking designed to improve business performance. For more information, visit www.nsca.org.
