Ashtabula County, Ohio, sits on the shores of Lake Erie, all 720 square miles of it dotted with quaint towns and picturesque greenery. It’s known for its wine country, covered bridges and—if you ask Rockford Benson—the down-to-earth friendliness of its 97,000 people. Benson is a native son who came home to serve his neighbors. He’s […]
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Richard Maxwell – Alabama A&M University
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Some IT professionals have a college course or video game that inspired them to pursue a career in technology. Richard Maxwell? He had a bad back. Maxwell was in his 20s when he severely injured his back while working construction jobs in Alabama. A doctor gave him two options: stop working construction or get major […]
Randy Smith – Clark Schaefer Hackett Business Advisors
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Founded as an accounting firm in 1938, Clark Schaefer Hackett Business Advisors has greatly expanded over the years, and it now offers everything from accounting and auditing to consulting in areas including technology and risk management. But since 2018, the company has really hit the gas, acquiring at least four other businesses. Though CSH had […]
Russ Selken – Modesto City Schools
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Sports fans, the game is on here in Modesto today. Taking to the field—or rather, the air—are drones piloted by middle schoolers. And these middle schoolers came to play, showing dexterity and poise throughout this scoreless tie. But wait! There’s a breakaway—just look at the No. 33 drone swoop down the right side—bobbing, weaving—soaring up […]
Russell Uyeda – 4over
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High-tech as the world may be, there’s still much need for old-school printed material. Someone shopping for a house might peruse online listings but still appreciate a detailed brochure from the realtor. Professional as a contractor’s website might be, there’s still much to gain from mailing postcards to homeowners in need of reroofing or window […]
Ramon Padilla, Jr. – University of Tennessee System
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When leaders at the University of Tennessee System decided the organization needed a digital transformation, they knew they needed to hire someone with more than just strong IT skills. They needed someone who could help manage large-scale change. Checking both these boxes was Ramon Padilla, Jr., who was hired as chief information officer in November […]
