Earl Browning is an entrepreneur in the tech world since the early 90's. His last regular job was as an Engineer and later Sales Engineer for MicroSolutions which was Mark Cuban's first technology company. In 1992 Cuban advised Earl and his partner as they started their first company, Fluent Systems, of which The Dallas Mavericks was a premier customer. Since that venture Earl has been involved in many startups including MSP, telecom, and multiple software companies, the last one being Keyready, a move-in automation SaaS which was recently bought by RealPage. He joined the EnviroSmarts team a year ago as the Director of Sales. EnviroSmarts was founded by a dear friend and former colleague from his days at MicroSolutions, Peter McIntosh. Peter, also a serial entrepreneur in the tech world is inventor of the EnviroSmarts water leak detection system, as well as founder and CEO.

Ana Delgado is the Director of Marketing at Gatewise, a Houston-based company specializing in smart access control solutions for multifamily real estate. With a background in Commercial Real Estate and Consumer Software Marketing, she has helped expand Gatewise’s reach nationwide, making secure, modern access control more accessible to communities of all sizes. Discover how Gatewise can enhance your multifamily properties at gatewise.com.

Pratik Dhebri is the Vice President and Head of Product Management at AvalonBay Communities. In his role, Pratik oversees all the Digital products and underlying platform enablers that that reimagine our operating model, build streamlined & personalized experiences for our customer and associates. We leverage Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to re-imagine our operating model and increased Net Operating Income (NOI). Prior to AvalonBay, Pratik led Product Management and Digital Transformation at CBRE, where he was responsible for all AI and Data Products for investors, occupiers, and brokers; Tenant Experience products; full suite of Digital Products to help global occupier clients; and managed a software product P&L including a couple of acquisitions. Previously, Pratik has worked in multiple start-ups in Silicon Valley and has bootstrapped his own startup in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) domain. Pratik is an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson school of management, MS from Carnegie Mellon University, BE from University of Mumbai. He is a lifelong learner and has 7 granted USPTO patents to his name.

Mitch Karren, Chief Product Officer, ElevateOS

Rob Paver, a technology and connectivity expert, brings a strategic mindset and a results-driven approach to his work in commercial real estate and higher education. His professional focus is on creating impactful systems and strategies, often blending advanced technology with practical applications to deliver measurable value-oriented results. Rob's leadership has been instrumental in bridging the gap between real estate, technology, and resident-centric services.

Ashton joined Parks Associates with over 15 years experience in sales, business development, account management and sponsorship sales within the hotel and sports industries. She is now part of the business development team managing event sponsorships and custom marketing services. Ashton graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BA in Business Administration and concentration in Marketing. After working for Four Seasons Resorts for nearly 10 years, Ashton spent the next seven years working with PGA TOUR pro golfers and their corporate sponsors/partners before joining Parks Associates.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Consumer electronics, mobility services and devices, connected health and wellness. Kristen Hanich heads Parks Associates' consumer electronics and mobility research, with expertise in other verticals including connected cars, mobile networking, healthcare, wellness, and independent living. She leads a mix of custom and syndicated research projects throughout the year, with a focus on major players and emerging trends. Kristen specializes in bridging the gap between data-driven and narrative approaches to understanding the consumer markets via a mix of qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Kristen has dual master's degrees in applied anthropology and public health from the Universities of North Texas in Denton and Fort Worth. She earned her BSc in health at the University of Texas at San Antonio and has a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems.

Daniel is responsible for smart home research involving market trend analysis, competitor and positioning assessments, technology evaluations, and forecasts of relevant industry metrics. Daniel is a market research industry veteran with 13 years of experience across multiple research types such as shopper insights, brand equity and brand health tracking, and customer experience. Daniel has also conducted research across multiple sectors such as consumer packaged goods, consumer electronics, specialty retail, and transportation, travel, and hospitality. Daniel has a BA in Sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington, with specializations in Research and Evaluation, Diversity, and Family and Gender Studies.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Connected Health, Connected Home Technologies and Services, Connected Entertainment Products and Services. Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training from the Burke Institute. Jennifer earned her PhD in religion, politics, and society and an MA in church-state studies from Baylor University. She earned her BA in politics from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

Jason Paris joined Parks Associates as an analyst studying international telephone, cable, and satellite providers and is now a member of the business development team. Jason graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology and government. After working for the Texas House of Representatives, Jason spent the previous seven years in New York City working with portable and enterprise healthcare technologies.

Parks Associates mission is to help companies navigate the changing consumer technology landscapes through data-driven market insights, extensive consumer and industry intelligence, and executive conferences. With over two decades of dedication to the company, Elizabeth Parks, President and Chief Marketing Officer, has been instrumental in shaping its growth and success, along with the continued focus of delivering timely and quality industry and consumer insights on the broadband, entertainment, connected home and SMB industries. Elizabeth's commitment to Parks Associates' overarching mission is unwavering. Parks Associates provides clients with the most comprehensive consumer and industry research and analysis to empower businesses to make informed decisions in an ever-evolving landscape. Elizabeth's journey with Parks Associates began after graduating with a BA in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She lives in Plano Texas with her husband and three children.