Having worked for a large multi-national company for over 15 years, she started a custom electronics installation firm in early 1992. In 1993, Marilyn co-founded Smart fx. Over eight years, the company grew to 10 people and became a leading custom installation firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2000, Smart fx merged with La Scala, creating the largest custom firm in Western Canada, and one of the largest in Canada. Marilyn is CEO of La Scala, a founding member and past president of CEDIA Canada, and she also sits on the Board of Directors for CEDIA.