Arizona Leaders Bring Deep MedTech, Software, Expense Management and
Supply Chain Management Experience to the Technology Advocacy
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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Arizona
Technology Council today announced it has appointed Dr. Randall
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Porter, director, Barrow Acoustic Neuroma Center; Daman Wood, COO, MDSL;
Calline Sanchez, vice president, IBM; and Eugene Jaramillo, deputy to
the vice president of RMS supply chain management, Raytheon Missile
Systems, to its board of directors. All four were elected unanimously to
serve three-year terms at the Council’s quarterly board meeting held
January 18.
“These tech titans are tremendous additions to our board and we look
forward to working with them,” said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO
of the Arizona Technology Council. “Their diverse range of experience
and technology backgrounds will be an important asset to the Council as
we continue to advance our agenda designed to make a positive and
lasting impact on Arizona’s technology industry.”
The following resolutions also were announced at the quarterly board of
directors meeting:
David Tuhy, general manager, NSG Software Division, Intel, has been
appointed to serve as first vice-chairman of the board for a two-year
term ending January 18, 2020.
Alex J. Iuorio, senior vice president, supplier marketing and business
development, Avnet, has been appointed to serve as second
vice-chairman of the board for a three-year term ending January 18,
2021.
The Council's board of directors serves an advisory and fiduciary role
by representing the interests of the state’s technology industries in
the Council's strategic planning and ongoing operations. The current
board includes 40 members representing a diverse set of organizations.
Porter, Wood, Sanchez and Jaramillo provide a unique perspective on the
industry, as well as strong backgrounds in a wide variety of technology
and business roles. Their respective biographies are:
Dr. Randall Porter, director, Barrow Acoustic Neuroma Center
Dr. Randall Porter received a B.A. in economics from Southern Methodist
University in Dallas, Texas, and completed medical school at Rush
Medical College in Chicago. He completed his residency and fellowship at
the Barrow Neurological Institute in 2000. He is certified by the
American Board of Neurological Surgery. Porter has published more than
75 peer-reviewed papers and 30 chapters in major medical textbooks, and
has spoken at more than 100 professional meetings throughout the country.
Daman Wood, chief operating officer, MDSL
Daman Wood has worked in multiple technology organizations with a
primary focus on telecommunications. He is a recognized thought leader
in the industry, and is responsible for managed services and global
operations across the organization. Prior to MDSL, Wood was the lead
executive for Vonage’s nationwide Service Delivery Operations. He also
served as the head of operations for Telesphere, leading all operational
aspects for the company before it was acquired by Vonage in December
2015.
Calline Sanchez, vice president, IBM Enterprise Systems Storage
Calline Sanchez is responsible for worldwide development of IBM's
Enterprise Storage Systems, including DS8000, physical/virtual tape and
backup/archive solutions. Prior to this role, she was vice president of
IBM Systems Storage Program Management. Sanchez led a worldwide team of
program managers, engineers and scientists representing locations
worldwide to deliver the IBM Systems Storage product portfolio. Her
execution focus is to deliver the best of breed technology
products/solutions to the marketplace. Sanchez has a B.S.B.A. in
management information systems, a B.A. in communications and an MBA with
an emphasis in finance — all from The University of Arizona.
Eugene Jaramillo, deputy to the vice president of RMS supply chain
management, Raytheon Missile Systems
Eugene Jaramillo supports subcontract management, general
procurement, production control, property management, supplier
engineering, logistics activities and supplier program management at
Raytheon Missile Systems. Prior to joining Raytheon in 2003, Jaramillo
held a variety of leadership positions at Boeing Company in quality
assurance, supplier quality, production and operations. He has more than
30 years of experience in the defense and aerospace industry, driving
quality and improving customer satisfaction on key programs involving
multiple customers and technologies.
Companies represented on the Council’s board of directors include:
AccountabilIT; Alerion Capital Group; Alliance Bank of Arizona; American
Express; APS, Aspect; ASU Knowledge Enterprise Development; Avnet;
Ballard Spahr; Barrow Neurological Institute; BeyondTrust; CISCO; Cox
Communications; EY; Honeywell Aerospace; IBM; Indecomm Global Services;
Insight Enterprises; Intel; JVP Strategic Consulting; LaneTerralever;
MDSL; MSS Technologies; PADT; PayPal; Phoenix Art Museum; Phoenix
Business Journal; Quarles & Brady; Raytheon Missile Systems; Ryley
Carlock & Applewhite; Securaplane Technologies; Solugenix; Symantec;
TGen; Research, Discovery & Innovation at The University of Arizona;
Uber Technologies; University of Advancing Technology; Vonage Business
Solutions Group; and Wells Fargo Bank.
About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona’s premier trade association
for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse
professional business community, Council members work towards furthering
the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education,
legislation and social action. The Council offers numerous events,
educational forums and business conferences that bring together
visionaries, leaders and employees to make an impact on the technology
industry. These interactions contribute to the Council’s culture of
growing member businesses and transforming technology in Arizona. To
become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council,
please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
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