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The CTA Technology & Standards program has more than 70 committees, subcommittees, and working groups with about 1,100 members. CEA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, commonly referred to as ANSI.
4K Working Group
CTA has established the 4K Working Group in order to help "manufacturers, retailers, and content providers" define 4K standards, discuss options for delivering 4K content, and educating consumers. Gary Shapiro said, "Under CEA’s leadership, the 4K Working Group will bring together all parties with an interest in 4K to bring this technology to market and enhance the viewing experience for consumers.” The 4K Working Group is led by Gary Yacoubian, president and CEO of Specialty Technologies/SVSound. Yacoubian previously served as chair of CEA's Executive Board.
Leadership
Gary Shapiro
Shapiro is president and CEO of CTA. Shapiro has worked for CTA since 1979, when he was still a law student. Shapiro is also chairman of the Home Recording Rights Coalition. As chairman of the coalition, Shapiro has testified often before Congress and has helped ensure the growth of the video rental market, VCRs, home computers, and audio- recording equipment, including MP3 technology. Shapiro is also the author of the best- selling book, The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream.
Shapiro holds a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. He is also a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Binghamton University, where he majored in economics and psychology. Shapiro was an associate at the law firm of Squire, Sanders and Dempsey. He also worked as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill.
Randy Fry
As of June 2012, Randy Fry, president and co-founder of Fry's Electronics serves as chairman of CTA. Fry holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an honorary doctorate degree from Santa Clara University. He enjoys traveling with his wife, golfing and watching team sports.
Membership and services
CTA represents more than 2,200 corporate members. Membership is available to companies involved in the consumer electronics industry, including manufacturers, distributors, technology developers, retailers, dealers, and integrators. Associate membership is offered to companies providing business products and services for the industry, such as advertising and public relations firms, financial institutions, and construction companies.
Market research
For more than 75 years, CTA’s Market Activity Reports and Analysis (MARA) program has been providing consumer electronics industry statistics. CEA consumer research reports contain a written analysis of the key points and essential take-aways, offering analysis about what consumers want from consumer technologies.
Training and certifications
Mobile Electronic Certified Professional (MECP)
Designed for mobile electronics installers, MECP certification training teaches the theory and practice of the 12-volt electronics industry. Exam questions and course content focus on "real-world" scenarios such as "eliminating noise, selecting proper gauge wires, determining ground locations and dealing with customer issues."
Electronic Systems Professional Alliance
The Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA) represents electronic technicians. The ESPA Certified-EST program certifies entry-level electronic systems technicians after they master a set curriculum. The ESPA Certified-EST program teaches best practices common among all technology market such as "structured wiring, distributed audio and video, satellite, theater rooms, lighting, security and life safety systems and automation controls." The program covers the five key domain of electrical basics, tool, construction methods and materials, wiring and installation practices, and standards, codes and safety practices.

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