named programs · 1 · from sources
what they call their work
Annual Induction Class
Recognizes and inducts new members into the Cable Pioneers each year based on contributions to the cable and broadband industry
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Hall of Fame Induction Programs 7 activities
- Host Annual Banquet for industry leadersHosts an annual banquet that brings together hundreds of cable and broadband industry leaders, with recent events drawing over 600 attendees in Atlanta (2024) and over 700 in Washington, D.C. (2023).
- Host Annual Banquet for industry leadersHosts an annual banquet that brings together hundreds of cable and broadband industry leaders and innovators; events have drawn over 600 attendees, including the 59th in Washington, D.C., and the 58th in Atlanta.
- Hosting Annual BanquetsOrganizes and hosts annual banquets, such as the 59th Annual Banquet at The Mayflower Hotel, to bring together influential leaders and innovators in the cable and broadband industries for networking and recognition.
- Hosting an Annual BanquetOrganizes an annual banquet, such as the 59th Annual Banquet in Washington, D.C., and the 58th Annual Banquet in Atlanta with over 600 attendees, to bring together industry leaders and innovators for networking and to celebrate new inductees.
- Induct new members into the Cable TV PioneersAnnually inducts individuals who have made significant contributions to the cable and broadband industry, with recent classes including 33 members in 2025, 21 in 2024, and 35 in 2023.
- Inducting Cable and Broadband Industry PioneersAnnually inducts individuals who have significantly shaped and advanced the cable and broadband industry, recognizing their contributions through formal ceremonies and events like the Annual Banquet.
- Inducting individuals into the Cable TV PioneersAnnually inducts individuals who have significantly contributed to the cable and broadband industry, recognizing their long-standing service and innovation. Recent classes include 33 members in 2025, 21 members in 2024, and 35 members in 2023, including 10 "Tech Pioneers."
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Membership Growth & Management 1 activity
- Manage and grow Cable TV Pioneers membershipOversees membership affairs through a volunteer Executive Committee, establishes eligibility criteria, and has grown membership from 21 to nearly 700 since inception.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Administer the Cable Hall of Fame programInitiated and runs the "Cable Hall of Fame" program to recognize exceptional service and leadership in the cable television industry.
- Establish and support The Cable CenterFounded and funded The Cable Center for over two decades, initially based at Penn State and later relocated to the University of Denver in the 1990s.
- Establishing and Funding The Cable CenterEstablished and provided funding for The Cable Center for over two decades, which was initially located at Penn State and later moved to Denver University, serving as a resource for the industry.
- Initiating The Cable Hall of FameInitiated The "Cable Hall of Fame" program to recognize individuals who have provided exemplary service to the cable TV industry.
- Support and fund The Cable CenterEstablished and has funded The Cable Center for over two decades, originally based at Penn State and later relocated to the University of Denver.
- Supporting The Cable CenterEstablished and funded The Cable Center for over two decades, which was originally at Penn State and later moved to Denver University, and initiated The "Cable Hall of Fame" program through this center to recognize exemplary service to the cable TV industry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$351K
Contributions & grants$53K15%
Program service revenue$298K85%
Investment income$380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash$197K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$197K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim K Faircloth | Executive Director | 30 | $35K |
board members · 14
- David Fellows — Past Chair - Immediate
- Frank Drendel — Director
- Jim Gleason — Vice Chair
- John Pascarelli — Director
- Lisa Schoennthaler — DIrector
- Lisa Schoenthaler — DIrector
- Matthew Polka — Secretary - Treasurer
- Michelle Rice — Director
- Pat Kehoe — Director
- Patty McCaskill — Director
- Sean McGrail — Director
- Susan Bitter Smith — Past Chair
- Tracy Baumgartner — DIrector
- Yvette Kanouff — Chairman
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Denver University Partner — Current location of The Cable Center since the 1990s.
- National Cable Television Association Partner — Held annual meetings in conjunction with their annual convention.
- National Community Television Association Partner — Jointly inaugurated the CATV PIONEERS in 1966.
- Penn State Partner — Original location of The Cable Center.
- TV & Communications Magazine Partner — Jointly inaugurated the CATV PIONEERS in 1966.
- The Cable Center Partner — Established and funded by Cable TV Pioneers.
- The Mayflower Hotel Partner — Host venue for the 59th Annual Banquet in 2025.