ABOUT
Organized in 1999, the Southwestern Virginia Technology Council has a mission to lead Southwestern Virginians in addressing technology issues for business, education and government with the purpose of enhancing the vitality and social well-being of Southwestern Virginia. Council membership includes businesses, institutions and individuals from the Wytheville region to the far western corner of Virginia.
By engaging individuals and entities through membership on the Council, this organization will:
- Network ideas and solutions among our membership to address the issues, opportunities, and challenges of technology.
- Serve as technology advocate to local, state and national government and agencies to promote and facilitate the development and growth of technology in our region.
- Work with other organizations to foster coordinated technology development programs in the areas of education, commerce and economic development.
- Meet the challenges and maximize the opportunities that arise with technological implementation and advancement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Name | Position | Affiliate Company | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Carrico | President | E4S, LLC | Abingdon, VA |
| Mike Clemons | Vice President | GigaBeam | Bluefield, WV |
| Stephanie Surrett | Treasurer | Somic America | Abingdon, VA |
| Sam Wolford | Secretary | GENEDGE Alliance | Tazewell, VA |
| Craig Belcher | Director | Internet Marketing Services Inc. | Rogersville, TN |
| Richie Deel | Director | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA |
| Tim Mullins | Director | Thompson & Litton | Abingdon, VA |
| Bruce Mutter | Director | Cart | Princeton, WV |
| Donald Purdie | Director | Data Ensure, Inc. | Hiltons, VA |
| Nicky Rahley | Director | Higher Education Center | Abingdon, VA |
| Payton May | Director | Bitsource | Pikeville, KY |
| John Bebber | Ex. Director | Appalachian Council for Innovation | Lebanon, VA |
| Jack Kennedy | Co-Founder/ Advisor | Clerk of Court | Wise, VA |
| Leton Harding | Advisor | Powell Valley National Bank | Abingdon, VA |
| Mark Eschle | Advisor | Wize Solutions | Abingdon, VA |
| Karen Jackson | Advisor | New College Institute | Martinsville, VA |
| Bob Stolle | Advisor | CIT | Herndon, VA |
| Jeff Webb | Advisor | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | Abingdon, VA |
| Jeff Rowlett | Advisor | Jonesville, VA | |
| Frank Sexton | Advisor | New Peoples Bank | Honaker, VA |
| Vickie Ratliff | Advisor | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA |