Edge Announces New Dealer Advisory Council (DAC) Members
WESTMINSTER, Colo. (July 23, 2026) – Edge is pleased to announce the appointment of three new distinguished industry leaders to its Dealer Advisory Council (DAC), strengthening the organization's commitment to member-driven innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth.
The newly appointed council members include (pictured left to right):
Ted McCausland, Partner and GM, LINX Multimedia, LLC
Dawna Payne, Executive VP, Texadia Systems
Bill Thrasher, COO, AV-Tech Media Solutions
The Dealer Advisory Council serves as a vital voice for the Edge membership community, providing guidance, market insight, and strategic feedback that helps shape the future direction of the organization. These leaders bring decades of experience across integration, technology, operations, and business leadership, ensuring that Edge continues to deliver meaningful value to its members and partners.
“The strength of Edge has always been rooted in the expertise and engagement of our members. Ted, Dawna, and Bill each bring exceptional leadership, diverse perspectives, and a deep understanding of our industry. We are excited to welcome them to the Dealer Advisory Council”, says Cheryl Walton, Sr. Director of Business Development for Edge.
The newly formed council will work closely with Edge leadership to provide ongoing feedback on programs, events, partnerships, and strategic initiatives designed to support the success of the Edge community.
Please join us in congratulating Ted, Dawna and Bill on their appointments and thanking them for their willingness to serve the Edge membership.
Together, we continue to build The Leading Edge of our industry.
To learn more about Edge leadership, visit: https://www.edge.technology/leadership.
About Edge
Edge is owned by PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium of the most progressive security and audio/visual systems integrators globally. Combined, PSA and Edge members boast over 700 branch locations, employ over 13,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio/visual installations. Edge bonds low voltage systems integrators together as an elite industry team. With integrator members throughout the world, partnerships with top AV manufacturers and service providers, and alignment with leading industry associations, the advantage Edge provides is unparalleled by any other industry association. Edge integrators provide clients with the benefit of a nationwide network of low voltage specialists and personal relationships with other local experts. For more information, visit www.edge.technology.
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Candice Aragon
Chief Experience Officer
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