Candidate Statement
Candidate Prompt:
Please tell us why you wish to serve in this office. You may include actions you wish to promote, or anything you would like members to know. Limit 500 words.
I have enjoyed the last two years in the role of the chair of the Legislative Committee. We have created the profile for the committee and started the resources creation for the members. We felt that what we needed to do was create simple videos and technical marketing communications which answer your questions about working with legislators. (See the website)
There are hundreds of legislators in the US who need to be apprised of the issues that concern us: what is an IT service provider, what part does an IT service provider play in building small business, how can the IT service provider help small business to secure their operations, and how can the IT service providers help legislators build the appropriate regulatory environment. Besides the videos and marcom, we expect that we will provide presentations, guidance, and advice to assist the efforts of IT service providers in each state. I am proud to have served for the last two years in the leadership roles of the Legislative Committee.
Let’s move forward together and build the reality of the professional IT service provider.0
Relevant Experience
Candidate Prompt:
Please describe your relevant experience – what you bring to the office. Limit 500 words.
I am President and principal consultant for DWP Information Architects. This year marks our 20th anniversary as an IT service provider. I have also been involved with professional and industry organizations like:
NSITSP – Legislative Committee Chair and
Executive Director Task Force Member
Calif. Comm. Colleges: Workforce & Econ. Dev. – Board
City of Thousand Oaks: Telecommunity Center – Board
City of Thousand Oaks: Business Roundtable – Chair
CompTIA – Member
Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Comm. – Member
IAMCP: North Los Angeles Chapter – Board
SMB Nation – Contributing Editor
SMBTN: Los Angeles Chapter – Member
I have also been associated with service and charity organizations, like:
American Red Cross of Ventura County – Board
Cal Lutheran Univ: Community Leaders Assoc. – Board
Conejo / Las Virgenes Future Foundation – Board
Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks – Board
Rotary District 5240 – Leadership
Rotary Rose Parade Float Foundation – Staff
I would like to bring the skills that I have learned to the NSITSP Legislative Committee and the IT service provider community at large. Thank you.
Organizational Affiliations
Special Skills
Strategic planning
Lobbying/Legislation
Training
Marketing
Volunteer management