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Thought Leaders

Jason Paquin

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Lakey

VP, Solutions Consulting

Patrick Johnson

Director of Federal Sales

Andy Shepherd

VP, Product

Jason Pepino

Director, Broadcast Solutions

Lance Hukill

Chief Commercial Officer
  • Events & Trade Shows

The Next Evolution of Media Asset Management

The 4th Annual Chesafest didn’t slow down after its opening session. Vendor Panel 2 took the intellectual temperature in the room and raised it by a few degrees. The question on the table: Is structured ...

Ryan Lakey , VP, Solutions Consulting
March 10, 2026

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  • Events & Trade Shows

Is the File System Dying?

The 4th Annual Chesafest brought together some of the sharpest minds in media technology for a day of panels, conversations, and honest debate in Towson, Maryland. One of the first sessions on the agenda, and ...

Ryan Lakey , VP, Solutions Consulting
March 10, 2026

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  • News

Chesapeake Systems Awarded Multi-Year IDIQ Contract for Federal Government AV and Broadcast Services

Baltimore, MD — Chesapeake Systems, a leading provider of advanced media and audio-visual technology solutions, has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by a federal legislative branch agency to provide audio ...

Lance Hukill , Chief Commercial Officer
December 12, 2025

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  • Technology

CHESA’s NAB 2025 Reflections: Integration, Innovation, and Insight

The NAB Show 2025 – held in Las Vegas this April – was nothing short of the media tech industry’s Super Bowl, drawing over 100,000 professionals from more than 160 countries. CHESA was proud to ...

Patrick Johnson , Director of Federal Sales
May 12, 2025

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CHESA Launches Turnkey Drone First Responder Program for Public Safety Agencies Nationwide

Baltimore, MD — CHESA (Chesapeake Systems), a leading U.S.-based systems integrator, is proud to announce its new Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution for public safety agencies across the United States. This fully integrated offering ...

Lance Hukill , Chief Commercial Officer
May 6, 2025

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  • Technology

Who’s the MAM?!?!

I often get asked, “What is the best MAM?” Eager eyes await my answer at client meetings and conferences. With a smile, I respond, “That’s an easy one—the best MAM is the one that fits ...

Ryan Lakey , VP, Solutions Consulting
March 17, 2025

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  • Technology

The Impact of Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure on Scalability and Cost Management

The media and entertainment industry is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by cloud and hybrid infrastructures. These technologies enable unprecedented scalability and cost-efficiency, allowing media companies to adapt to the rising demand for high-quality, instantly ...

Ryan Lakey , VP, Solutions Consulting
February 17, 2025

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Thought Leaders

Jason Paquin

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Lakey

VP, Solutions Consulting

Patrick Johnson

Director of Federal Sales

Andy Shepherd

VP, Product

Jason Pepino

Director, Broadcast Solutions

Lance Hukill

Chief Commercial Officer

CHESA Resources

Blog

CHESA Promotes Ryan Lakey to Vice President, Solutions Consulting

Media veteran with nearly two decades of experience across network broadcasting and systems architecture to lead CHESA's solutions consulting practice BALTIMORE, MD: June 8, 2026 — CHESA (Chesapeake Systems, Inc.), a leading media-technology systems integrator, today announced the promotion of Ryan Lakey to Vice President, Solutions Consulting, effective June 8,...

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NAB 2026: The Year the Industry Ran...

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From Legacy SDI to Full ST 2110

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Inside the Broadcast Revolution: Ke...

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The Em Dash: From Printing Press to...

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