[July 13, 2015]

Arizona Technology Council Auction Offers Opportunity to Win a Lunch with an Influential Technology Executive

Offering winners a chance to pick the brains of influential executives from a variety of companies including Intel (News - Alert), Honeywell, Avnet, and Insight, the Arizona Technology Council is auctioning off lunch with its board members. Bidding starts at just $100 for each lunch and the auction goes live at 9:00 AM on July 13, running through July 24. Participants must pre-register to bid. To pre-register and place bids during the bidding window, please visit aztech.nextlot.com/.

"Mentorship and networking are essential cornerstones of a vibrant technology ecosystem," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO, Arizona Technology Council. "This auction is an exciting opportunity for the Council to continue its mission of building Arizona's technology sector by connecting bidders with the passionate, talented technology leadership we have here in the state."

The deadline for payments is July 27, and payment will be accepted via check or credit card. After pament has been received, the Council will pass each winning bidder's contact information to the board member, who will reach out within 30 days to make lunch arrangements.

Funds raised by the auction will help the Arizona Technology Council in its mission to make Arizona the fastest growing technology hub in the nation through leadership, education, legislation and social action. Since its founding in 2002, the Council has organized hundreds of events, educational forums and business conferences designed to bring together visionaries, leaders, and employees to make a positive impact on the technology industry.

Below is a complete list of the board members the Council will be auctioning off:

• Ed Aaronson, Vice President of Cox Business (News - Alert)
• Marc Chesley, CTO, Infusionsoft
• Michael Guggemos, Chief Information Officer, Insight
• Chris Johnson, President, LaneTerralever
• Robert Krakauer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Aspect (News - Alert) Software
• Steve Phillips, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Avnet, Inc.
• Ray Schey, Publisher, Phoenix Business Journal
• David Tuhy, Senior Director of Software Products and Business Development, NVM Solutions Group (NSG) at the Intel Corporation
• Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority
• Bob Witwer, Vice President of Advanced Technology, Honeywell (News - Alert) Aerospace
• Steve Zylstra, President & CEO, Arizona Technology Council

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 www.aztechcouncil.org.

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