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Leadership

Meet the Team Leading Wave and Domo

Our leadership team brings together deep experience across radio frequency engineering, product development, manufacturing, operations, sales and marketing. Working across Wave Central and Domo Broadcast Systems, the team turns complex customer requirements into reliable wireless transmission solutions and stands behind them from initial concept through deployment and support.

Domo Broadcast Systems and Wave Central Leaders

John Payne IV

General Manager

John is General Manager of Domo Broadcast Systems and Wave Central, leading strategic growth, operational execution and customer-driven innovation across both brands. He brings decades of experience in RF innovation, wireless video systems and executive leadership, including roles as CEO, COO and CTO.

John has built high-performing teams, scaled technology businesses and developed ultra-reliable, power-efficient systems used by broadcasters, live-event producers and defense agencies worldwide. His contributions include the Raptor line of wearable, low-latency video systems. His combination of technical expertise and operational discipline helps Domo Broadcast Systems and Wave Central deliver intuitive, dependable transmission solutions built around the needs of customers and operators.

Judy Popov

Director of Global Marketing

Judy leads global marketing across Domo Broadcast Systems and Wave Central, shaping brand strategy, positioning, communications and market development across both organizations. With 20 years of business-to-business marketing and communications experience, she has led integrated marketing programs, guided brand development and partnered with executive teams to support business growth and long-term market positioning.

Judy specializes in translating complex technical capabilities into clear, customer-focused value propositions. Her experience spans corporate communications, digital marketing, public relations, events, sales enablement, product launches and go-to-market strategy. Her combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution strengthens brand visibility, supports sales and connects both brands’ solutions with real-world customer needs.

Wave Central Leaders

Jeff Daubert

Director of Sales, Americas

Jeff leads sales strategy and customer development across North, Central and South America. With more than 30 years of experience in broadcast television, live production and RF systems, he combines commercial leadership with hands-on field expertise gained through system design, installation, commissioning, training and support at hundreds of live events worldwide.

Tom Doyle

Director of Operations

Tom Doyle oversees Wave Central’s manufacturing, logistics, service, and day-to-day operational execution. With more than 23 years of experience spanning Winemiller Communications, RF Central, and Wave Central, Tom brings extensive expertise in RF systems supporting stadiums, arenas, mobile production units, and fixed-link applications.

His experience combines technical knowledge with a strong customer-focused approach, ensuring equipment and systems are delivered, supported, and maintained to the highest standards. Tom is committed to operational excellence, responsive customer service, and building long-term relationships that contribute to the success and reliability of every project.

Domo Broadcast Systems Leaders

Max Zaja

Principal Design Engineer

Max leads the design of advanced wireless broadcast products and systems, with deep expertise in hardware engineering, encoding and RF transmission. His work includes customized onboard camera solutions for major motorsports series, integrating live transmission, multichannel recording, playback, telemetry and remote camera control into dependable systems built for demanding race environments.

Simon Martin

Sales Manager

Simon leads Domo’s sales team with more than 25 years of experience in broadcast technology. His career includes sales leadership roles at Domo Tactical Communications, SIS LIVE and Vislink / Link Research, giving him broad experience in international account management, complex wireless and satellite applications and the delivery of customer-specific broadcast solutions and projects.

Mike Budge

Broadcast & Systems Group Manager

Mike leads Domo’s broadcast business, combining executive leadership with deep knowledge of wireless production technology and evolving broadcast workflows. Formerly chief executive officer of Broadcast Wireless Systems, he guided the business through its integration with Domo and continues to shape innovation across RF efficiency, Internet Protocol-enabled production and live sports broadcasting.

Richard Lane

Principal Broadcast Architect

Richard leads broadcast system architecture, bringing deep engineering expertise in wireless video, product development and system integration. He helps guide the design of Domo solutions that connect hardware, software, FPGA and RF technologies to meet the performance and reliability requirements of demanding live-production environments.

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