Illinois Technology Association Strengthens Board With New Appointments

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - March 26, 2009) - The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) this month announced new appointments to its Board of Directors. Six executives from ITA member organizations represent a cross-section of some of the critical players in the Illinois technology industry.

The new board members, serving two-year terms are:

-- Jim Gagnard, President and CEO, SmartSignal

-- Joe Jablonski, President, Acumence

-- Devin Mathews, Managing Partners, Baird Venture Partners

-- Jack Philbin, Co-Founder and President, Vibes Media

-- Gina Sandon, Vice President, Marketing, Initiate Systems

-- David Weinstein, President, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC)

"Over the past four years, ITA has grown into a vibrant organization of 550 member companies with over 175 events a year and over a dozen key industry initiatives. As ITA charts our next phase of our development these talented new directors bring unique strengths and expertise while complementing the existing board as we strive to implement and expand strategic priorities critical to the success of Illinois' technology industry," said Fred Hoch, ITA President.

About the Illinois Technology Association

The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) represents the interests of a diverse membership of more than 550 companies in Illinois that create, deploy and utilize information technology as a core part of their organization. By connecting members with industry peers and participants, providing the latest strategic information, market research and critical market insight and by promoting key thought leaders to raise visibility and gain a greater market awareness and presence, ITA is focused on building and developing the Illinois technology community through collaboration. Additional information is available at www.illinoistech.org.

Contact Information: Contact: Margaret Plett Illinois Technology Association 312.924.1044