Helen M. Heneveld

Heneveld is a well-respected and recognized industry expert who speaks and consults worldwide in the converging home systems industry. She has often been ahead of her time… in college she earned her varsity letter the first year women were allowed. She received her MBA at the University of Michigan when only 12% of the class were female. With her early entry in the 1980’s into the home automation business she has the knowledge and experience today that makes her an internationally recognized veteran in the industry.

She founded TALI - a nationally recognized company in integrated home electronics in 1989. TALI focused entirely on home automation offering fully integrated systems including: communications wiring, phone/intercom, multi-room audio, home theatre, lighting control, security, overall control systems and surge protection. TALI emerged as a national industry leader offering a single-source/full-service team dedicated to wiring for the future and providing homeowners with easy to use systems.

In 1997 Helen sold TALI and has been busy ever since sharing her vast industry knowledge through training and business consulting. She consults with manufacturers, installation companies, and consumers helping them with strategic planning, business management, education, and design and project management in home technologies integration. For several years she was a partner in The Training Dept., Inc., producing videos and training materials to educate both installers and consumers about these emerging technologies.

Passionate about the industry, Heneveld founded Bedrock Learning.com in 2004 to serve the fast growing industry with effective, convenient and affordable training. Bedrock Learning, Inc. focuses on the fundamentals with online courses including structured wiring, home networking, audio/video, home theater, lighting management and installation business operations. Heneveld’s dedication to sharing her knowledge continues with several published industry resources including the industry resource at 870+ pages, HTI+ Home Technology Integrator and CEDIA Installer 1 All-In-One Exam Guide by McGraw-Hill and a series of Quick Reference pocket guides including Residential Technology Terms and Definition. Often in demand, Helen speaks at national conferences on the future of home technologies. She has presented at CEDIA events – Regional Training, United States and International EXPOs; Parks FORUM; CES; ISC; NEOCON; CABA; CANASA; JLCLive!, NSCA; NAHB and Custom Builder Symposium. In addition, Heneveld has been published in numerous magazines. Heneveld serves on the Board of Directors of CEA, Tech Home Division. She also has served on the Board of Directors of CEDIA and for several years as chair of the CEDIA Systems Integration Council, leading the effort for industry standardization of symbology. Her dedication to sharing her knowledge continues with speaking engagements, writing and consulting worldwide in the industry. Helen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education and an MBA in marketing and computers, all from the University of Michigan. She also is CEDIA Installer I certified and HTI+ certified from CompTIA. Her prior successful business ownership and experience in management and computer consulting prepared her to blaze a trail in the new home technologies industry. She continues to broaden her knowledge and enjoys sharing her real-world experiences and success with others.

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