2023 MACTA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is committed to achieving the mission of MACTA, serving the best interests of its members, ensuring the continued involvement of our communities in the future of advanced telecommunications, promoting PEG Access and programming, and engaging in partnerships that benefit mutual concerns and issues. We are grateful to the elected and appointed officials, and affiliated agencies and organizations who support the goals and work of MACTA.
President
Eric Strouse
CTN Coon Rapids
Term expires December 31, 2023
Eric is the Station Manager at CTN (City of Coon Rapids) and has worked there for 25+ years. He has been managing the small but very successful cable station known for local sports/event coverage as well as news and special feature programming. CTN Studios has been honored with multiple awards over the years, including Midwest Emmy, ACM Hometown, and NATOA Government Programming Awards. Eric’s background also includes five years of producing and directing sports and events at the local origination station (KABL). He also freelanced as an EVS replay operator for college hockey, NHL, and NBA games for Fox Sports over the years. In addition, Eric worked as a master control operator for KVPT, the PBS affiliate in Fresno, CA. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in telecommunications from Penn State University.
Vice President
Mark Martinez
South Washington County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC)
Term expires December 31, 2023
Mark has 15+ years leadership experience with high-level technical expertise, organization development, and exemplary customer service standards in audio and video production within municipal, corporate and educational environments. An innovative leader with a proven record of accomplishments that have exceeded performance expectations while building successful teams and strong professional relationships.
Treasurer/Secretary
Dave Kiser
CCX Media
Term expires December 31, 2024
Dave has worked at CCX Media in a wide variety of roles since 1986 and is currently the Executive Director. Over the years Dave has worked in, and managed, the events staff, news staff, promotions, sales, city programming, and master control operations. Dave has coordinated the meetings of the Metro Cable Sports Producers Group in conjunction with the MSHSL for over 25 years. In recent years Dave has led CCX Media through the establishment of a new vision and mission statement for the organization, a new brand identity, plus 10-year target goals.
Director at Large
Scott Denfeld
City of Edina
Member of Southwest Suburban Cable Commission
Term expires December 31, 2024
Scott has been the Video Production Coordinator for over 10 years at the City of Edina. During that time, he implemented one of the first high definition PEG channels in Minnesota, developed a successful social media video presence and has overseen the production of various award-winning video projects with the assistance of a very talented video production staff. He really enjoys the challenge of effectively communicating important information to the residents of Edina.
Director at Large
Carmen Hauck
Town Square Television
Term expires December 31, 2024
Director at Large
Karen George
Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission
Term: January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2024
Karen George is a communications professional with forty years of experience in California and Minnesota ranging from television reporter, communications director for city government, communications and marketing professional for a school district, and currently as an executive director. In Karen’s current leadership role at Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission and QCTV, she is responsible for representing the cities of Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey in telecommunications policy and regulation, overseeing the programming of seven local cable channels with livestream and VOD, and managing a video production facility.
Director at Large
Sam Temple
Northfield Public Broadcasting (City of Northfield)
Term: January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2024
Sam lives in Faribault, Minnesota where he serves on the City Planning Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission. He is currently a candidate for District 3 Rice County Commissioner, representing Faribault. He owns and operate a small business, Steamboat Media Company, LLC, and has been producing documentaries on local history since 2015. Immediately after high school graduation, he served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) at the Faribault Diversity Coalition. Since 2019, he has served as an Election Judge. He teaches courses for the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium and volunteer as a director, producer, technician, and performer at the Paradise Center for the Arts. He became a certified Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer through River Bend Nature Center.
MACTA Office Management2023 Committees
Committee participation is open to all members. Please contact the committee chair or the MACTA office if you would like to join a committee.