Posted on Sep 19, 2024
AVIXA is deeply saddened by the news that Mary Cook, Associate Principal of NV5, has passed away. Mary was a long-time volunteer of AVIXA – devoting her time to the Standards Steering Committee and Women’s Council.
“Her love for the industry and volunteering for AVIXA meant the world to her, and she was a huge proponent of Women in AV,” said Jeremy Caldera, Executive Vice President of Pearl Technology. 
Most recently, Mary worked on the revision of the standard “Documentation Requirements for Audiovisual Systems.”
“This standard would not be possible without Mary’s contributions,” said Caldera, moderator of this standard’s task group. “Her overarching guidance was unwavering as the task group worked on a complete overhaul of the standard – a feat that took over 6 years to accomplish.”
“Mary was a master at assimilating the various technical details of the topic at hand into practical real work environment examples,” said Greg Bronson, Director, Standards, AVIXA. “She was often first to help with new efforts we undertook, and took the time to let those around her know their value.”
In Mary’s own words to her Steering Committee peers at the close of 2023 last December, “As this is to be our last meeting for 2023, I wanted to say what a pleasure it has been serving on the Steering Committee with you all. I look forward to working with you again in 2024. May you and yours have safe and happy holidays and a very happy new year!”
“Mary truly was a welcoming person and amazingly diplomatic in dealing with complex conversations in our work on standards,” said Loanna Overcash, Manager, Standards, AVIXA. “She was a dedicated family person – she had recently moved closer to her parents to be able to help them. She loved her dogs and her husband. I will never forget her joyous laugh and energy. She also spent most of her birthdays at InfoComm.”
As a member of the AVIXA Women’s Council, Mary was integral in helping lead the council’s CTS study group program.
“Mary was a force to be reckoned with. She had a bold personality, amazing wit, and a kind heart,” said Tammy Fuqua, Developer Partner Manager, QSC, and Co-chair of the AVIXA Women’s Council. “She contributed her heart and soul to the Women's Council, especially with supporting women to achieve their CTS certification. She was a legend in the AV industry and an advocate for all women. I will miss her immensely.”
Most recently, Mary worked on the revision of the standard “Documentation Requirements for Audiovisual Systems.”
“This standard would not be possible without Mary’s contributions,” said Caldera, moderator of this standard’s task group. “Her overarching guidance was unwavering as the task group worked on a complete overhaul of the standard – a feat that took over 6 years to accomplish.”
“Mary was a master at assimilating the various technical details of the topic at hand into practical real work environment examples,” said Greg Bronson, Director, Standards, AVIXA. “She was often first to help with new efforts we undertook, and took the time to let those around her know their value.”
In Mary’s own words to her Steering Committee peers at the close of 2023 last December, “As this is to be our last meeting for 2023, I wanted to say what a pleasure it has been serving on the Steering Committee with you all. I look forward to working with you again in 2024. May you and yours have safe and happy holidays and a very happy new year!”
“Mary truly was a welcoming person and amazingly diplomatic in dealing with complex conversations in our work on standards,” said Loanna Overcash, Manager, Standards, AVIXA. “She was a dedicated family person – she had recently moved closer to her parents to be able to help them. She loved her dogs and her husband. I will never forget her joyous laugh and energy. She also spent most of her birthdays at InfoComm.”
As a member of the AVIXA Women’s Council, Mary was integral in helping lead the council’s CTS study group program.
“Mary was a force to be reckoned with. She had a bold personality, amazing wit, and a kind heart,” said Tammy Fuqua, Developer Partner Manager, QSC, and Co-chair of the AVIXA Women’s Council. “She contributed her heart and soul to the Women's Council, especially with supporting women to achieve their CTS certification. She was a legend in the AV industry and an advocate for all women. I will miss her immensely.”