Mr. Silliman, an esteemed expert in broadcast antennas, towers and filters for radio and television, has made significant contributions to the field of electronics.
NEW YORK, NY, August 13, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Thomas B. Silliman has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Silliman, an esteemed expert in broadcast antennas, towers and filters for radio and television, has made significant contributions to the field of electronics. In 1970, he joined Electronics Research Inc., a company owned by his father. Initially assisting his father part-time, Mr. Silliman soon assumed more responsibilities and relocated to Indiana to work full-time, culminating in his current role as the president of the company.
Under Mr. Silliman's leadership, Electronics Research Inc. has continued to innovate and excel in the field of broadcast technology. By 1975, he had designed an FM antenna that set the world standard and is still considered the best in the industry today. His expertise was further demonstrated when he successfully resolved issues with directional couplers for FM antennas, ensuring they met stringent performance criteria.
Mr. Silliman's contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards. In addition to being inducted into Who's Who in Science and Engineering, he earned the Radio Engineering Achievement Award from the National Association of Broadcasters in 2008. Moreover, Mr. Silliman earned the E. Jules Cohen Award, a reflection of his exceptional work in broadcast engineering.
Underpinning Mr. Silliman's professional accolades is a background in formal education, including a five-year electrical engineering degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, which he earned in 1969. He then pursued a Master of Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, completing it in 1970. Mr. Silliman is also a registered professional engineer, a certification that has been instrumental in his career.
Complementing his professional accomplishments, Mr. Silliman is actively involved in various industry-related organizations. He is a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and serves as secretary of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society. Furthermore, Mr. Silliman is a board member of the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers and is active on the board of directors for WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc., contributing to public media initiatives in his community.
Outside his career, Mr. Silliman enjoys staying active and managing a 100-acre cattle farm in Linville. With 80% ownership of Electronics Research Inc., he is poised to lead the company toward new heights in innovation. Looking ahead, Mr. Silliman remains committed to pushing the boundaries of broadcast technology, ensuring the continued success and growth of the company while contributing to advancements in the industry.
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