Bernee D. L. Strom
Chairman at Center For Ethics & Social Responsibility
Profile
Bernee D.
L.
Strom is the founder of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (1989) and Webtuner Corp.
(2008).
Currently, Dr. Strom holds the position of Chairman at the Center For Ethics & Social Responsibility and is a Trustee at National Public Radio, Inc. Dr. Strom's former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at U.S.
Digital Communications, Inc. (1995-1997), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at iCopyright, Inc. (2000-2001), President & Chief Executive Officer at USA Digital Radio, Inc. (1995-1997), Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at The Strom Group, Chairman at Ensequence, Inc. (2002-2008), Director at Hughes Aircraft Co., Director at SunLink Health Systems, Inc., Director at Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (2004-2011), Independent Director at MicroVision, Inc. (2017-2021), Director at The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (1998-2003), Independent Director at BSQUARE Corp.
(2022-2023), Director at Polaroid Corp.
(1996-2008), President at Avantax, Inc. (1998-2000), President & Chief Operating Officer at Infospace.com, Inc. (1999-2000), Venture Partner at NextPoint Partners, and Founding Partner at Revitalization Partners LLC (2002-2012).
Dr. Strom's education includes an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from New York University.
Bernee D. L. Strom active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
National Public Radio, Inc.
 National Public Radio, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade National Public Radio, Inc. produces and distributes noncommercial news and entertainment programs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Center For Ethics & Social Responsibility | Chairman | 30/06/2019 |
Former positions of Bernee D. L. Strom
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BSQUARE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 06/12/2023 |
| MICROVISION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2021 |
Webtuner Corp.
 Webtuner Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Webtuner Corp. delivers television experience via broadband. The company was founded by Eduard Zaslavsky and Bernee Strom and is headquartered in Lynnwood, WA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2013 |
Revitalization Partners LLC
 Revitalization Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Formula Brewing LLC, Revitalization Partners LLC specializes in improving the operational and financial results of small and mid-market companies nationwide and abroad. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company focuses on finding the best resolution in the shortest amount of time - with the highest possible return. The company offers services such as interim management, business valuation or assessment, revitalization, re-engineering, and managing through the receivership/bankruptcy process. Revitalization Partners was acquired by Formula Brewing LLC on July 24, 2023. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2011 |
Polaroid Corp.
 Polaroid Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Polaroid Corp. designs, develops, manufactures and markets instant and digital imaging products. It also offers photographic hardware accessories and instant cameras. The company was founded in 1937 and is located in Waltham, MA. | Director/Board Member | 03/11/2008 |
Training of Bernee D. L. Strom
| University of California, Los Angeles | Masters Business Admin |
| New York University | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| SUNLINK HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. | Health Services |
| BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| MICROVISION, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| AVANTAX, INC. | Technology Services |
| BSQUARE CORPORATION | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
| Hughes Aircraft Co. | Electronic Technology |
| U.S. Digital Communications, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
 Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., a media, entertainment and technology company, engages in the development, licensing, marketing and distribution of products and services for television guidance and home entertainment needs of television viewers worldwide. It operates in three segments: Publishing, Cable & Satellite and Consumer Electronic Licensing. The Publishing segment consists of TV Guide magazine which focuses on television-related news, feature stories, television celebrity photos, behind the scenes coverage and reviews & recommendations. The Cable and Satellite segment comprises TV Guide Channel, an entertainment network that offers television guidance-related programming, program listings and descriptions. The Consumer Electronic Licensing segment licenses the company’s proprietary technologies and intellectual property to consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
 The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Consumer Services |
iCopyright, Inc.
 iCopyright, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services iCopyright, Inc. provides licensing and clearinghouse services for digital content worldwide. The company was founded by Michael O'Donnell, Misha Halvarsso, and Dan Dixon and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
Ensequence, Inc.
 Ensequence, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Ensequence, Inc. offers interactive television services. It provides networks, advertisers and distributors with products to enable the compelling television advertising and programming. Its products include ADCONNEQT which enables viewers to interact with national ads through the press of a button on their TV remote or via their mobile phone and PROMOTIONS helps boost ratings by making network promotions. Ensequence was founded by Stephen Lile and Dalen Harrison in April 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Communications |
Webtuner Corp.
Webtuner Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Webtuner Corp. delivers television experience via broadband. The company was founded by Eduard Zaslavsky and Bernee Strom and is headquartered in Lynnwood, WA. | Electronic Technology |
| Infospace.com, Inc. | Technology Services |
USA Digital Radio, Inc.
 USA Digital Radio, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology USA Digital Radio develops technology used for digital radio broadcasting | Electronic Technology |
NextPoint Partners
 NextPoint Partners Investment ManagersFinance NextPoint Partners (NextPoint Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
National Public Radio, Inc.
National Public Radio, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade National Public Radio, Inc. produces and distributes noncommercial news and entertainment programs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Retail Trade |
Polaroid Corp.
Polaroid Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Polaroid Corp. designs, develops, manufactures and markets instant and digital imaging products. It also offers photographic hardware accessories and instant cameras. The company was founded in 1937 and is located in Waltham, MA. | Consumer Durables |
Revitalization Partners LLC
Revitalization Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Formula Brewing LLC, Revitalization Partners LLC specializes in improving the operational and financial results of small and mid-market companies nationwide and abroad. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company focuses on finding the best resolution in the shortest amount of time - with the highest possible return. The company offers services such as interim management, business valuation or assessment, revitalization, re-engineering, and managing through the receivership/bankruptcy process. Revitalization Partners was acquired by Formula Brewing LLC on July 24, 2023. | Commercial Services |
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