The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) elected Patricia Ruggieri, Sony Electronics Inc.’s national marketing manager-DSS products, as chairwoman-reception systems segment of its manufacturer’s commit tee. SBCA also named Ruggieri to its board of directors. As chairwoman of SBCA’s reception systems segment, Ruggieri will represent 30 DTH and consumer electronics manufacturers. (Sony, 201/930-6433.)