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ImageRights CEO Joe Naylor Elected to the DMLA Executive Board

by ImageRights, on Apr 23, 2020, in press release

ImageRights is proud to announce that our CEO, Joe Naylor, has been nominated and elected to the Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) Executive Board and Committee Chairs for the 2020-2022 term.

The DMLA Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the future of the digital media licensing industry, and we are thrilled that Joe has been recognized for his contributions to the field. As a member of the At-Large committee, Joe will bring his extensive knowledge and expertise to help advance the DMLA's mission of educating, advocating, and connecting members around the world.

With more than 70 years of experience, DMLA has been the leading voice for the digital media licensing industry, representing diverse media and methods, including photography, video, virtual shoots, AI, and NFTs. We are honored to be part of such an influential organization and look forward to working alongside our fellow members to shape the future of the industry.
Joe will serve as the Chair of the Nominating & Elections Committee, a vital role in the organization. We are grateful for Joe's dedication to the industry and his commitment to serving the members of the DMLA.

Congratulations to all the elected members of the DMLA Board of Directors, and a special thank you to all who agreed to serve. We are confident that this new board will continue to keep the organization strong and thriving.

Here is a list of the DMLA Board 2020-2022 Executive Board and Committee Chairs:

Executive Board

  • President: Leslie Hughes (iSPY Visuals)
  • Vice President: Candice Murray (Shutterstock)
  • Treasurer: Tawnya Crawford (Getty Images)
  • Secretary: Julie Zentmaier Sloane (Science Source)
  • Past President: Geoff Cannon (PicRights)
  • At-large: Bobby Dicks (CNN)
  • At-large: Josianne Faubert (PICHA Stock)
  • At-large: Joe Naylor (ImageRights)
  • At-large: Thomas Smith (Gado Images)

Committee Chairs

  • Finance: David Herbig, (Danita Delmont)
  • Legal: Paul Reinitz (Getty Images)
  • Marketing: Josiane Faubert (Picha Stock)
  • Membership: Bobby Dicks (CNN)
  • Nominating & Elections: Joe Naylor (ImageRights)
  • Programming/Education: Thomas Smith (Gado Images)
  • Technology: Mark Milstein (Microstocksolutions)

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ImageRights is a proud supporter of the APA (www.apanational.com), ASMP (www.asmp.org), ASPP (www.aspp.com), CEPIC (www.cepic.org), Editorial Photographers United Kingdom and Ireland (www.epuk.org), IPTC (www.iptc.org) and the Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA).