President and Owner

Bruce Christensen founded Business Media, Inc. in 1988. The business initially offered a wide variety of office equipment and supplies. But a few years into the business, projection systems were introduced and Bruce refocused the company on serving this specialty market. Under Bruce’s  leadership BMI has become one of the nation’s  leading providers of integrated audio-visual presentation and communication systems.

Bruce graduated form the University of Nebraska with a BS degree in Business Administration, then served for four years in the U.S. Navy Naval Intelligence Group where he honed his interest in electronics and communications. After leaving the navy and prior to forming BMI, he worked for several years as the sales manager for a national business services company. Bruce has completed numerous continuing education courses in marketing, sales manager training, business administration, and keeps at the forefront of the presentation and communications industry.

Vice President and HR Manager

Jodi Dillon joined Business Media in 1996 and has been a stabilizing force behind BMI’s growth since that time. Jodi oversees the day-to-day business operations of the company and manages the financial, sales and purchasing aspects of the company.

A native of Fairbury, Nebraska, Jodi completed accounting and paralegal studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University and has extensive experience in management and accounting. Prior to joining BMI, Jodi was the business manager for the law firm of DeMars, Gordon, Olson, Recknor & Shively.

Jodi also manages BMI personnel with the goal to maintain a team of creative, knowledgeable, and hardworking individuals dedicated to meeting and exceeding client expectations in system design, product performance and service superiority.

Systems Designer

Tom has been involved with electronic systems since 1975 and joined Business Media in 1999.

Throughout his life, Tom has been very involved in the fields of broadcasting and production. By the time he was 15, he had received five FCC certifications, including the Advanced Class Amateur Radio license and was in charge of operating two commercial radio stations evenings and weekends.

Tom studied Electrical Engineering and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Broadcast Management. With over 13 years experience in the radio broadcasting and video production industries, Tom joined the Gallup Organization as Audio Video Productions Manager. There he coordinated Gallup’s worldwide training effort involving video production, interactive voice response (IVR), AV system design and operation, streaming media and video conferencing.

Tom has received factory design training from Altinex and Creston, and has completed NSCA and ICIA course work.

Project and Service Manager

Doug became interested in A/V technology and communication electronics, building his first AM  radio at 15 years of age. He attended the University  of Nebraska Lincoln for Electronic Engineering and Southeast  Community College for various Structural Steel, Business, and Non Destructive Testing Technology classes.   In 2003, Doug graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Servicing Technology degree from Southeast Community College Lincoln, Nebraska, Dean’s list.

He was an American Welding Society Associate Welding Inspector and a Foreman in the construction field, As a lead person at Tenneco Automotive responsible for employee and production scheduling as well as quality control and various internal safety/production improvement committees

Doug joined the BMI integration Team in 2003 as an Audio/Visual Systems Technician and became a certified Crestron Control Systems Installation Technician. Growing up in a small town environment, he brings to BMI great work etiquette and values.  In 2004 Doug became a Project Manager for BMI and is now working obtaining additional certifications.

Lead Technician

Matt Ihrig started his technical career in 1998 by attending Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska.  Matt graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Audio Recording and Sound Engineering in May 2000.  After college, Matt landed a job with Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET) as an Assistant Audio Engineer, working on remote productions, field reporting, as well as studio productions.  To further, his experience at NET, Matthew enrolled in broadcasting classes at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

In July 2001, Matt moved to New York City where he found work at a Post Production house.  By November of 2002 he had secured a position as an Installation Technician where his experience ranged from installing residential satellite systems to integrating plasma screens and distributed audio systems in commercial establishments.

Matt and his wife made the move back to Nebraska in April 2004 where he immediately started with Business Media Inc.   Matt continues to learn and grow daily in the AV industry; becoming an InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist in September 2005, and recently attaining Polycom video and AMX installer certifications.

Technician

Jeff was born and raised in the Lincoln area and attended Lincoln Southeast High school. During high school he was involved with the music program and in charge of the audio systems.  Jeff graduated from Northeast Community College in 2002 earning his associates degree in Audio and Recording Technologies.  After college Jeff Joined “The Home Grown Band” from Seward as their sound and lighting technician.

Always interested in electronics and audio/video systems Jeff found his place at BMI on July    2006 as an Audio Visual systems technician.  After six month of on the job training Jeff earned his Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) training through Infocomm International.  Jeff looks to further his qualifications and continue to serve the A/V industry through BMI.