Introductory Remarks- Sam Matheny, Spring 2015

Recipient of CommCrews outstanding alum award for 2015, Sam

Matheny, our keynote speaker, illustrates success in the
communication field to all communication graduates.
Matheny holds a B.S. in Communications from East Carolina
University, and a M.S. in Technology Management from North
Carolina State University. He currently serves as the Executive
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at the National
Association of Broadcasters.
Prior to his current position, Sam served as the Vice President of
Policy and Innovation for Capitol Broadcasting Company, where
he focused on strategic media applications, mobile wireless content
delivery, smart TV, and helped secure multiple patents for
broadcast Internet distribution. He has also taken on management
positions with mobile development, satellite, digital television,
web development, and interactive video companies.
Today, Matheny returns to the place where his success began
Please welcome tonights commencement speaker and fellow
Pirate, Sam Matheny.