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Becky Blalock, Global CIO, Author, Community Activist

May 20, 2013 by angishields

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Becky Blalock, Global CIO, Author, Community Activist

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The 2013 Digital Ball is in the history books. Everyone had a great time and a lot of money was raised for TechBridge. Congratulations to James Franklin, Carrie Bates Hastings and the entire team at TechBridge along with a huge team of volunteers. This was a special night and you made it so.

Booth 61 had the privilege of broadcasting live during the opening reception. We interviewed leading technologists who have been at every Digital Ball and those who were attending for the very first time.

I was thrilled my long term friend, mentor, and coach Becky Blalock visited Booth 61 during TechBridge’s 2013 Digital Ball. What can I possibly say about Becky Blalock that has not already been said many times. Becky is the former Global CIO of The Southern Company and has held more volunteer leadership positions than anyone I know. I have had the privilege to serve under Becky when she was the Chairman of the Board for Leadership Atlanta and the IT Initiative for United Way. An advocate for women and children, Blalock was recognized as a Power Woman by Atlanta Woman Magazine and received the Shining Star Award from the Atlanta Women’s Foundation. Blalock was also honored with the 2011 Legacy Award from Women in Technology and the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia CIO Leadership Association. A graduate of Leadership Atlanta and Leadership Georgia, she was named a Fellow of the International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation in 2001.

I know you will enjoy hearing Becky share her thoughts on TechBridge, The Digital Ball and her new book, DARE. You can pre-order DARE on Amazon now. You do not want to miss this book: Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge

Scott Hall, CEO and Co-Founder of HUNTER Technical Resources

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Scott Hall, CEO and Co-Founder of HUNTER Technical Resources

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It was a great honor and privilege for one of the Co-Founders and the CEO of HUNTER Technical Resources to drop by Booth 61 during TechBridge’s 2013 Digital Ball. Scott Hall is a Georgia Tech graduate and joined two other Georgia Tech fraternity brothers and a St. Mary’s at Notre Dame graduate to form HUNTER 15 years ago.

Patrick Hiller, CEO & Co-Founder of Abacus Solutions

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Patrick Hiller, CEO & Co-Founder of Abacus Solutions

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Patrick Hiller visits Booth 61 during TechBridge’s 2013 Digital Ball

It was great to have my friend, Patrick Hiller, CEO and Co-Founder of Abacus Solutions drop by for a quick visit during the opening reception at the 2013 Digital Ball. Patrick is a Georgia Tech graduate “Go Jackets” and someone who is heavily invested in our community.

Jean Holley, CIO, Brambles at TechBridge 2013 Digital Ball

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Jean Holley, CIO, Brambles at TechBridge 2013 Digital Ball

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Jean Holley, CIO, Brambles Visits Booth 61 during TechBridge 2013 Digital Ball

Jean Holley moved to Atlanta this past year as the CIO of Brambles. Jean is already having an impact in our community and I am certain she is only just beginning. You will enjoy Jean’s remarks about the Digital Ball and her new home town. Keep your eye on Jean. She is our kind of people!

James Franklin, CEO, TechBridge

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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James Franklin, CEO, TechBridge

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In addition to juggling 100 balls without letting one of them hit the ground, James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge found the time to visit us in Booth 61 at the 2013 TechBridge Digital Ball. Having known and admired James for many years, watching what he has accomplished since joining TechBridge has been nothing less than breath taking. James has assembled a team of superstars who all work for a not for profit at not for profit salaries because they care about the mission. Theses dedicated community heroes had a direct impact on over ONE MILLION PEOPLE this past year as you will hear James announce during our time together, May 11th, 2013.

Jay Ferro, CIO, American Cancer Society

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Jay Ferro, CIO, American Cancer Society

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Jay Ferro, CIO of the American Cancer Society visits Booth 61 at the TechBridge Digital Ball 2013

What an honor it was to have my friend and the CIO of the American Cancer Society, Jay Ferro, visit us in the Booth. Jay served as the Chair of the Host Committee for the 2013 Digital Ball. The American Cancer Society is a recipient of the expertise that TechBridge provides the not for profit community. In addition and I do not believe Jay will mind me sharing this since he shared this live on the air, Jay lost his beloved wife to cancer 7 years ago which was part of his motivation to move from the CIO in the for profit world into the CIO of a not for profit, American Cancer Society. Jay shared from his heart and had me in tears during his interview. You will find Jay’s heart open, transparent, and giving.

Walt Carter, CIO, Generation Mortgage

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Walt Carter, CIO, Generation Mortgage

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One of my favorite guests and the longest interview was with my friend and the CIO of Generation Mortgage, Walt Carter. Walt actually worked at TechBridge full time earlier in his career. I do not believe TechBridge has a more powerful and passionate advocate. Walt shares from his heart about the impact of TechBridge and how the not for profit community is empowered through the great work being done by the team at TechBridge.

Thank you for sharing this insightful message, Walt!

Sandy Hofmann, Gadfly & Atlanta Technology Icon

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Sandy Hofmann, Gadfly & Atlanta Technology Icon

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Very fortunate to have the Gadfly, Ms. Sandra Hofmann, join us for a few minutes. Sandy is the most decorated woman in the Atlanta Technology Industry. She was the first person to enter into the GCLA Hall of Achievement, CIO of the Year, WIT’s Woman of the Year, Board Co-Chair of TechBridge and the list goes on and on. I am honored to be a FOS, “Friend of Sandy”. Having been a guest in her home on many occasions, I can say without reservation, I do not know anyone who is better at hospitality than Sandy. In addition, Sandy has a heart as big as her home town of Montgomery, Alabama.

Listen and Enjoy as Sandy talks about her reasons for being involved with TechBridge and with the Digital Ball.

Mike Neumeier, Principle, Arketi Group

May 19, 2013 by angishields

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Mike Neumeier, Principle, Arketi Group

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One of our guests was Mr. Mike Neumeier, Principle at Arketi Group. Mike and the founders of Arketi have gone above and beyond in adopting TechBridge as a Pro-Bono Client. Although Arketi is involved with a lot of other great organizations in the community including TAG, when asked to serve in this major role at TechBridge, they agreed. We all owe a debt of gratitude to my friends Mike, Sami, Rory and everyone at Arketi. You Guys ROCK!