- Chuck Weisbrich
- New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of San Antonio
- Technology Council Chair
Chuck has over 18 years experience in management and sales and has spent the last 10 years with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers in Texas, Florida and New Mexico working in various roles. His current role is General Manager of the San Antonio location. Chuck holds a BBA in Marketing from Southwest Texas State University. Chuck also enjoys playing music and has performed with various local bands in the San Antonio area over the years. Chuck has two children with his wife, Missi and lives in the Texas Hill Country.
CIO Breakfast Series
- Mark Fischer & James Waisely
- Senior Manager, Architecture
- The Capital Group
Mark Fischer, Capital Group About the Company: The Capital Group Companies, a 75-year old, privately-held investment management company, is the home of American Funds; manages over $1 trillion in mutual funds assets; and operates a local, state-of-the-art service center employing more than 1,300 associates. Mark works with the IT group which is integrated seamlessly with the application development and support teams who support the American Funds companies’ business partners with first class IT solutions and services.
James Waisley, Denim Group, Ltd. About the Company: Denim Group is an IT consultancy specializing in custom software development, systems integration and application security. James is the Manager of Business Development primarily supporting the greater San Antonio and South Texas region. His primary responsibilities include ongoing enterprise account development and management including establishing large-scale projects and strategic alliance opportunities.
About the Program: CIO breakfasts are a knowledge series designed exclusively for and by CIOs and is open to technology and IT executives. At monthly breakfasts, speakers discuss current and relevant technology issues and local IT leaders share experiences and ideas with their peers.
Technology Speaker Series
- Eric Faul
- CA
- Program Chair
About the Company: CA (NASDAQ: CA) is the world’s leading independent IT management software company. With CA's Enterprise IT Management (EITM) vision and expertise, organizations can more effectively govern, manage and secure IT to optimize business performance and sustain competitive advantage. Erick is the CA Account Manager for enterprise accounts in San Antonio and is responsible for ensuring customer success with CA's software and finding new opportunities where CA solutions can be leveraged.
About the Program: This series features technology-focused discussion topics and speakers in an effort to promote the technology industry and related products and services to the general technology user and technology executives.
Personally Speaking: Erick has been a member for nearly three years and says he joined the North Chamber because of their focus on technology and their ability to create events that help local companies learn. "San Antonio is a community built on trust and I believe the North Chamber has asserted itself as a trustworthy source to learn about how technology can enable business and a city."
CIO Panel
- Yolanda Cortez-Pippen
- Technisource
About the Company: Technisource is a recognized recruiting and staffing leader with an in-depth understanding of technology and strong relationships with the industry's most sought-after IT talent. Additionally, they are a leading provider of technology solutions to companies of all sizes - from small and mid-size businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. As Account Executive, Yolanda develops new business, strengthens business relationships, and delivers a full spectrum of IT staffing solutions.
About the Program: The CIO Panel addresses business and technology topics. The executive panelists will include a CIO and senior management representative from Frost Bank, H-E-B, USAA, UT Health Science Center, and Valero; and each will share their ideas on how to implement IT strategies in today's economy.
Personally Speaking: As a new North Chamber member, Yolanda currently serves on the Technology Council and the IT Resource Guide and E-Tech News committees. She says, "The North Chamber understands the importance of developing partnerships within the community, and provides an effective channel to promote members' companies and services. I have met many great people here and I encourage business professionals to join and get involved."
E-Tech News
- Brent Daughtery & Matt Reedy
Brent Daughtery, Time Warner Cable About the Company: Time Warner Cable Inc. is focused on connecting people and businesses with information, entertainment and each other. They strive to deliver the latest innovations for the home - from high-definition television and enhanced TV features to high-speed data and digital phone services, and for business. Brent is a National Sales Manager for Time Warner Cable Business Class.
Matt Reedy, Matt Reedy & Associates About the Company: Matt is a self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” who creates and grows technology start-up businesses in San Antonio, and has done so for the last 30 years. His talents center around creating software products and building high-tech companies that create jobs and provide helpful services to his companies' customers.
About the Program:The e-Tech Newsletter is a valuable member service that provides thought leadership on timely technology issues, products and services.
IT Resource Guide
- Ricci Fitzpatrick
- Fintan Technologies, LLC
- CFO & VP Marketing
About the Company: Fintan Technologies, LLC, provides complete IT services for small to medium sized businesses. Their mission is to keep businesses in business. Fintan does this by providing everything from remote support through managed services to extensive on-site support that includes systems integration, system design and installation, troubleshooting and repair, and backup and disaster recovery. They also procure equipment for clients. Ricci is responsible for the financial health of Fintan and has oversight of marketing programs.
About the Program: The IT Resource Guide is a tool that provides members, IT professionals and CIOs with a listing of all North Chamber-member IT providers. Advertising space is available to any North Chamber member.
Personally Speaking: Fintan Technologies has been a North Chamber member since 2007 and that's when Ricci became involved in the Technology Council. She says, "The North Chamber plays a valuable role in promoting and advocating for area businesses. The North Chamber has been an excellent source of networking opportunities for Fintan."
Tech Brunch Bunch Chair
- Bruce Howard
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Associate Director, Career Services
About the Company: With more than 28,500 students enrolled in 126 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, UTSA is the second-largest component in The University of Texas System and has been one of the state's fastest-growing public universities for much of the last decade. Bruce's role is to facilitate the identification and development of career opportunities for UTSA students and provide the means in which to connect students and alumni to those job openings.
About the Program: The Tech Lunch Bunch is designed for non-techie members to gather for an informal and useful discussion about technology issues that affect day-to-day business operations, development and growth in a relaxed lunch-time environment. Members can meet and visit with one another to benchmark and compare their organization's technology concerns, challenges and solutions.
Personally Speaking: Bruce has been an active chamber member since 1997 and has served as a board member, co-chair of the Business Leaders Circle committee, volunteer on the Expo committee and the inaugural chair of the Technology Council. He says, "the North Chamber provides a venue for any and all to come together in a supportive environment where you can learn leading edge principles for building your business, yourself and your employees."
Technology Council
FOCUS: With many of San Antonio's technology leaders involved actively in the Technology Council’s program planning and outreach, the group helps to promote the growth of this sector within our local community. Our goal is to help Chamber members embrace and understand the innovations available to them and assist Council members in developing strategic alliances to create new projects and processes within south Texas.
MEET monthly to network, help plan upcoming programs, contribute to a monthly e-mail news letter, and publish the annual IT directory at Technology Council meetings. In addition, address business growth issues - such as sales leads, customer service and contracts, etc.
DISCUSS best practices in a North Chamber member-only environment designed exclusively for senior IT staff at the CIO Breakfast Series. Program Chair: Mark Fischer & James Waisely
LEARN about technology trends, products and services at the annual CIO Panel – San Antonio’s premier technology luncheon event. Event Chair: Yolanda Cortez-Pippen.
CONTRIBUTE articles to the eTech Newsletter which provides thought leadership on technology issues, products and services. Several contributors have generated business leads from "Google" searches on their topics. Program Chair: Brent Daughtery & Matt Reedy
REACH area students through the High School Scholarship Program. Students apply for and are awarded scholarships for entry level Information Technology training and certification in order to prepare them for a career in IT.
OBTAIN valuable information on technology related products and services from the annual IT Resource Guide. Program Chair: Ricci Fitzpatrick
NETWORK virtually with other Technology Council members to promote business relationships using LinkedIn.
HEAR about relevant technology issues directly affecting San Antonio’s growing IT community at the Technology Speaker Series events. Event Chair: Eric Faul
