Our Executive Team and Mission
Ray Cline
President / Co-Founder
Tricia Dixon
Vice President
Pearce Smithwick
Treasurer / Co-Founder
Marco Chaffiotte
Co-Founder
Brandon Weber
Co-Founder
“To bring like-minded Technology businesses & individuals together to share knowledge, teach each other by example while making impactful changes in the community with philanthropy.”
Mission Statement
ABOUT US
Community OVER Competition Concept
Founded by four industry professionals with over 80 years of collective experience, TKW exists to inspire collaboration across the tech trades and to mobilize the talents of our members in service of others. What started as an online knowledge-sharing community has evolved into a movement rooted in our core belief: #communityOVERcompetition.
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Dates LOCKED!
10/23-10/25!
Registration is also OPEN! Register now and reserve your spot!
https://join.teksgiving.org
We`re also looking for some new sponsors to join the party with our previous sponsors- so if you`ve got a company that you love - that also believes in Giving Back - then I want to talk w/ them!
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5 years
5 TEKSgivings.
This year TKW selected @rmhcphilly to be the 5th recipient of the most ambitious #TEKSGiving yet!
Follow us to see how you can be a part of this historic event!
Teksgiving.org
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You heard it here first - #TEKFest will return in 2027.
Follow for updates.
Join THE Community evolving an industry and proving #communityOVERcompetition moves mountains.
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As 2025 draws to a close, we’re filled with pride for how far TKW has come—and how much more we’re ready to build together.
From our most ambitious TEKSGiving project yet at Sojourner House, to our third TEKFest in Nashville, to powerful new partnerships and collaborations, we’ve continued to prove that TKW isn’t just a Slack channel, it’s a real-world community of teks, creators, and change-makers lifting each other up and paying it forward.
We celebrated a major leadership milestone this year with the appointment of Tricia Dixon, whose commitment, vision and organizational prowess continue to push us further than we thought possible.
As we prepare for 2026, we’re focused on reaching new audiences, forging deeper partnerships, and strengthening the culture that makes this community feel like family.
We’ve done incredible things. Let’s do even more, together.
Have a great holiday, everyone, and enjoy the time with family, friends, and loved ones. Know we lift a virtual glass your way as you enjoy the last few days of 2025.
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TKW Holiday Giveaway time!
We`ve got a great gift for our community from some of the best brands in the biz. Accept no imitations!
1 VC iPunch Tool w/ 25 Keystones
1 Simply45 Pro Crimper
1 Simply45 Shears
1 Simply 45 Wire Stripper
1 Simply45 100 Pack Cat6/6A Pro Mod Plugs
1 Simply45 100 Pack Cat6/6A Pro Mod Plugs w/ Strain Relief & Security Pin
2 Green SE TKW Pulling Pals
1 TKW Door Jamm
1 TKW TapeLOX
Elf not included.
How to win:
Must follow @teknowledgeww
Tag a friend who should be a part of TKW & win
Like & share
Bonus entries
Follow @simplybrandscom @verticalcable @pullingpal @tapelox @doorjamm
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Join TKW (join.teknowledge.org - We are FREE!!)
Winners will be drawn 12/18/25
Must be in continental US
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On todays episode of #heyseanwaddawedoing - we stuff TKW TEKMAS cards!
One lucky recipient will receive a lil handwritten note from @libertasray signaling a prize pack! If you get the lucky card, reach out to claim your prize!
#christmas #happyholidays🎄 #tkcommunity #communityOVERcompetition
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Announcing Tricia Dixon as Vice President of TEKnowledge Worldwide!
Tricia brings a proven record of leadership to us. As an IT Manager for Virtua Health, she has led high-performing teams in a complex, fast-moving clinical environment, earning recognition for her ability to bridge technical expertise with human-centered leadership. Her work emphasizes operational excellence, mentorship, and developing inclusive teams capable of supporting mission-critical healthcare operations. Tricia has been featured in professional discussions highlighting the advancement of women in technology, underscoring both her influence and her commitment to elevating others in the field.
Within TEKnowledge Worldwide, Tricia has made a significant impact as Vice President of Operations, where she played a central role in strengthening organizational processes, expanding community engagement, and supporting TKW’s growth initiatives. Her ability to flex across multiple areas of IT and operations- combined with her passion for service, education, and empowerment- has made her a cornerstone of TKW’s mission. As she steps into the Vice President role, Tricia carries not only technical depth but a collaborative leadership style that will continue driving us toward greater reach and impact.
“We have a lot of growth ahead of us, and we are grateful to have her expertise, care, and organizational prowess helping to keep us on course,” says Ray Cline, TKW Founder and President. “She has been in our corner since day one, and we appreciate her more everyday.”
Tricia is equally excited by this new opportunity saying, “The TKW community has become so much more to me these last few years. Many members really are like family, and I can’t wait to help write this next chapter of growth, engagement and impact.”
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#GivingTuesday goals SMASHED! We raised over $3600 to support our community this year!
Thank you to all who believe in our mission, and really answer the call every single time!
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As we gather for another #GivingTuesday, I want to speak to you as someone whose life has been shaped by this community.
TKW has always been- and must always remain- a place where knowledge is shared freely, where no one is priced out, and where TEKS at every stage of their journey can learn, teach by example, and have a place they can belong and give back to.
To keep TKW free, growing, and accessible, we rely on the generosity of those who believe in this mission. This goes beyond TEKSGiving, beyond TEKFest, and beyond our TEKMeets. This speaks to the very life of our community.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us welcome new members, remain legal (seriously, the cost of running a NFP at scale is pretty high!), and keep this space running as a source of inspiration and technical excellence in the low voltage world.
I know I`ve gained so much... business, friendships, experience, and an avenue to really give back and build a legacy. I hope that each of you have found something of worth here as well, and I imagine you have. If TKW has given you value, I ask you to give from your heart today.
We`re making a difference, together, and I thank you for being along for this amazing ride.
I`ve set a goal - $1500 TODAY - will you help us achieve it? We`ve NEVER missed a donation goal - and I don`t expect us to miss this one... and I`ll personally kick it off!
Thank you for being the best part of TKW – lets keep building a secure foundation for the future! donate.teknowledge.org
LFG!
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Kyle Clancy
This community found me a place in a big world of tech opportunity. I knew I wanted to do this work but didn’t know where to start or how to learn. I found that here. I was connected to so many great minds who took time to talk with me on the phone, give me simple tips and big picture strategy. I was connected to jobs and found solutions to problems on the job site instantly. Thanks for all you guys do. It’s changed my life.
Chuck Bowser III
I cannot speak highly enough of this nonprofit group and their mission to uplift, support, and encourage one another. Their dedication to fostering a community of compassion and growth has had a profound impact on my life and the lives of countless others. It is an honor to be a part of such an inspiring movement, and I wholeheartedly recommend this organization to anyone seeking a community that genuinely values collective success over individual competition.
Brian Pessin
I will mention this again. I love what you guys are doing. Connected with Carlos-carkatech, Corp to help us in a rush for a job in Venice, CA. I didn’t have to worry about if the guy was going to do a good job, trusted that if he is a part of this group, he would. I can confirm, Carlos is awesome, handled the project, I didn’t have to worry about and we secured two more new sites for cabling, rack build out, rack gear, mount APs. Thanks Carlos and Great Work guys!
TKW Member
The TKW community has provided wonderful insight into different types of hardware and software solutions to help me in the field. The information I get from real people in the field vs listing to a sales pitch is such a value add to what I do.
Benjamin Sizemore
Being part of the TKW community has not only brought valuable opportunities but has also fostered a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Together, we have tackled challenges, shared knowledge, and grown as individuals and as a collective force
Nick Martin
The TKW community provides you the keys to success, all you have to do is open the door.
Mikail Ocasio
TKW has just been awesome to be a part of. I really enjoy the charity projects where I can team up with some of the best in the nation at what they do and learn something, as well as give back to a deserving organization. It’s a huge benefit to bounce ideas and seek advice from experts in their fields. It has helped my business grow over the last few months and made some real friends in the process.
Tricia Dixon
I joined TeKnowledge Worldwide just after its founding in 2021. Since then, I’ve made connections with experts in many different areas of technology. I’m proud to engage with such a wonderful group of professionals whose true goal is Community Over Competition. Seeing such a diverse group of professionals come together is truly exciting. The best thing about TKW is their generous spirit, which is evident in the way they strive to give back to the community as demonstrated with their TeksGiving events. TKW and its members inspire me every day!
Marco Chaffiotte
TKW helps my team and I rely on others within the low voltage community by giving us support and providing support to others within the low voltage field.
Dave Johnston
This community has been rewarding on both a personal and a professional level. It’s given me the confidence and tools to start my own business while building the foundations for friendships that are sure to last over the years.
Mike Grindele
My team has participated in the last 2 TKW charity events and I finally had a chance to meet the team personally at TEKFEST 2023. These guys are awesome! I was blown away by the spirit of community. There is a genuine desire to help each other and make everyone in the community stronger by putting the collective knowledge (and sometimes resources) of the team behind every individual. There are learned skills to this profession and then there is the art of doing it right and making it beautiful. TKW freely teaches both. My only regret is that I did not go all in earlier. TREND Networks looks forward to supporting the TKW Community and future charity events.
Gabi Longini
The amount of times TKW has helped me out remotely, on site, and on this slack is more than one could ever imagine.
From general questions, to very specific and intricate ones, there’s always someone in this group of amazing individuals that has dealt with and can help answer any of said questions.
But above all, this is a group of diverse individuals from different backgrounds that have come together to form and strengthen this community through real friendship. While I have only met two of the people in this group (Rob and Steve), it is my genuine hope that I will meet everyone here and be able to contribute to a charity event from on site instead of just monetarily.
Thank you, TKW
Brad Rainforth
I have never been apart of something so honest and open. This community truly looks out for each other in both big and small ways. Whether it’s a quick question regarding an issue at a job, a thought or idea someone wants opinions on, and even physically showing up and helping another member of the community with a job. I’m honoured to have been given the opportunity and have been included in TeksGiving which was my first real introduction to the community and look forward to learning and growing as a member!
