TAG Unveils TAG Greater Augusta Advisory Board

Greater Augusta technology community rallies to support TAG expansion and bring TAG events to the region


ATLANTA (May 23, 2012) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today unveiled the members of the newly formed TAG Greater Augusta advisory board. TAG Greater Augusta is one of the organization’s newest chapters. It was developed to support the growth of the technology industry in the region and extend TAG resources throughout the state.

The advisory board includes:

• Joy Barr, Business Account Executive, Comcast Business Services
• Joshua Bolin, CEO, VanderMorgan Group
• Susan Caldwell, Area Director, The University of Georgia SBDC>/li>
• Gloria Dunbar, Chief Executive Officer, Hybrid Health IT
• Sean Frantom, Medical Software Trainer, Spherion at University Hospital
• Eric Frickey, Commercialization Manager, Savannah River National Laboratory
• Reed Gary, Senior Recruiter, CCCi
• Gordon Jones, Founder, President & CEO, Guardian Watch, LLC
• Glenn Kennedy, Deputy County Administrator, Columbia County
• Tamara Lopata, Marketing and Partner Development Manager, UTG Solutions
• Will McGee, Chief Information Officer, EDTS, LLC
• Chris McKinney, Associate Vice President, Georgia Health Sciences University
• Scott Monnig, Development Center Manager, Rural Sourcing, Inc
• Carolyn Rahn Newsome, Account Manager, CMA Technology
• Karyn Nixon, Executive Assistant, Mayor Deke Copenhaver’s Office
• Troy Post, Executive Director, Development Authority of Columbia County
• Elliot Price, Regional Manager, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
• Rick Richards, President & Chief Medical Officer, Global Emergency Resources
• Kim Romaner, Chief Amplifier, Possibilities Amplified, Inc
• Brian Tucker, President & CEO, Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce

“The presence of technology businesses in Greater Augusta and the surrounding region is growing and we are pleased it has become such a focus for the region,” stated Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. “TAG has received a very warm welcome in Greater Augusta and we are excited to have built such a strong advisory board. Extending our reach to Greater Augusta supports our efforts to become a truly statewide organization and help Georgia become one of the top states in the nation for technology. ”
TAG is the largest technology trade association in the southeast with more than 16,600 members representing more than 1,700 companies.
Beginning in July, TAG Greater Augusta will kick off its Tech Tuesdays with a panel discussion on energy within the region. For more information on any of these programs, contact Heather Miner, director for TAG Greater Augusta via email at Heather@tagonline.org or via phone at (404) 920-2022.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 16,600 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.