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- Posted Tuesday May 8, 2012
project management director named to Board of Directors of the Arizona Technology Council
Melissa Ray follows notable TGen officials in key leadership
position, keeping Arizona competitive in the global business
community
May 18, 2012
Melissa Ray, Director of the Office of Project Management at the
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), has been
appointed to the Board of Directors of the Arizona Technology
Council.
In a statement, the Council described Ray as "forward-thinking and
versatile, with 10-plus years of experience driving process and
performance improvements for healthcare/biotechnology
organizations. She is exceptionally skilled at overseeing quality
assurance and policy development activities."
Ray supervises the project managers involved in TGen's scientific
investigation of the genetic basis of diseases such as Alzheimer's,
diabetes and many types of cancer.
"I am honored to serve on the Board, and I look forward to helping
the Council grow Arizona's knowledge-based industries, improve
educational opportunities, diversify the state's economic base and
generate high-paying jobs in medicine, technology and the
biosciences," Ray said.
"Mel's appointment to the Board is recognition of her leadership
ascent, both at TGen and in Arizona," said Dr. Michael Berens,
Director of TGen's Cancer and Cell Biology Division, as well as
Chairman Emeritus of the Arizona Technology Council Board.
"Service by TGen personnel on this statewide organization of
leading technology companies is a two-way networking proposition
that enriches TGen by strengthening our connections with key
partners," said Dr. Berens, who has served on the Council's Board
for nearly a decade, including a term as Chairman.
Arizona Technology Council, the voice of Arizona's nearly
500-member technology sector, also announced the appointment of
Roger Vogel - Chairman, President and CEO at Vante Medical
Technologies - as the Council's Vice Chairman of the Board. Chuck
Vermillion, CEO of OneNeck IT Services, remains as Chairman.
The Arizona Technology Council Board represents the interests of
Arizona's technology industries and advises the Council in its
expressed goals of promoting research, education and access to a
highly skilled workforce.
Eight other new directors were also appointed to the Arizona
Technology Council Board of Directors at the Board's April 19
meeting. They are: Chad Eckes, CIO of Cancer Treatment Centers of
America; Clark Peterson, CEO of Telesphere; Jeff Unruh, Managing
Director of Alerion; Mario Martinez II, CEO of 360 Vantage; Tom
Maxwell, Engineering Operations Director of Raytheon Missile
Systems; Michael Hawksworth, President and CEO of MSS Technologies;
Robert Dubberly, a partner of KPMG's Audit Practice, Phoenix; and
Anthony Wanger, President of IO.
"The diversity of talent and of the industries that our Board
represents provides us with first-class governance," said Steven G.
Zylstra, President and CEO of Arizona Technology Council. "This
translates into topnotch ideas and wisdom that we will continue to
turn into executable programs that benefit all members."
Arizona Technology Council's world-class Executive Officers and
Board of Directors serve in an advisory and fiduciary role by
representing the interests of the state's technology industries in
the Council's strategic planning and on-going operations.
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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 Arizona Technology Council offers numerous events,
educational forums and business conferences that bring together
leaders, managers, employees and visionaries 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.
Media contact:
Linda Capcara
Global Connect Communications
[email protected]
480-229-7090
About TGen
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to conducting groundbreaking
research with life changing results. Research at TGen is focused on
helping patients with diseases such as cancer, neurological
disorders and diabetes. TGen is on the cutting edge of
translational research where investigators are able to unravel the
genetic components of common and complex diseases. Working with
collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen
believes it can make a substantial contribution to the efficiency
and effectiveness of the translational process. www.tgen.org.
Media Contact
Steve Yozwiak
Senior Science Writer
Translational Genomics Research Institute
(602) 343-8704
[email protected]
