- Scott Hardin
- New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of San Antonio
- Technology Council Chair
Scott Hardin is vice president of 5Point Enterprises, and a part-owner of the company. In a daily capacity, he serves as General Manager of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of San Antonio, bringing trust, passion, performance and responsibility to the company.
Having joined New Horizons of San Antonio in 1998, Hardin has had a long track record of success within the New Horizons network. In 2001 he began his executive-level career, joining New Horizons of Los Angeles as general manager. While there, he implemented a sales and customer service strategy that helped to double revenue within six months.
Since returning to San Antonio in 2002, Hardin has increased profits each year; enjoying 18% profitability in 2006. As a medium market in the New Horizons franchise network, his center has consistently been in the top ten for monthly revenues generated.
Hardin says his passion for the business is born out of the people who work for New Horizons. He admires the drive and dedication they have for delivering a great customer experience and transferring knowledge that will provide students with a recognizable skill set to enter the workforce, or to better perform the tasks they are already doing in their role with their company.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio North Chamber, and is Chairman of the Chamber's Technology Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Positive Beginnings - a non-profit organization that provides childcare development.
Hardin is an avid golfer, hunter and angler. He and his wife Sarah have been married eight years and have a five year old son, Luke.
CIO Breakfast Series
- Mark Fischer
- Senior Manager, Architecture
- The Capital Group
About the Company: The Capital Group Companies is a 75-year old investment management company and is the home of American Funds. The privately-held organization manages more than $1 trillion in mutual funds assets, making it possible for individuals and families to realize their dreams of owning their own home, sending children to college or planning for a comfortable retirement. Since 1990, the Capital Group has operated a state-of-the-art service center in San Antonio employing more than 1,300 associates who support the investment management business. 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.
About the Program: The CIO Breakfast Series provides a forum for IT management to learn about technology trends and how other local companies are addressing the realities of technology implementation. Mark says, "we're essentially sharing our 'IT war stories'.
Personally Speaking: Mark has been attending the CIO Breakfast for five years and says, "the North Chamber is the only chamber that offers a comprehensive program focused on Information Technology. Additionally, the annual CIO Panel is a tremendous opportunity to meet and network with many of the top IT professionals in the city."
Distinguished Technology Speaker Series
- TBA
- Program Chair
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CIO Panel
- Marci Parrish
- Spherion
- IT Account Executive
About the Company: Spherion is a leading recruiting and staffing company that provides integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job candidates. As an industry pioneer for more than 60 years, Spherion has sourced, screened and placed millions of individuals in temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time jobs nationally. Additionally, Spherion is a provider of key IT integrated solution offerings. Marci works in the Professional Services group, specializing in IT staffing and integrated solution offerings.
About the Program: The CIO Panel will address Business & Technology: A Partnership that Works - the alliance of business and technology for increased proficiency, productivity and profits. The executive panelists will include a CIO and senior management representative from Frost Bank, Time Warner Cable and Methodist Hospital, and each will share their experiences about building relationships that result in funded and delivered business solutions that contribute to company success.
Personally Speaking: Marci says, "the North Chamber provides several different committees that are targeted towards the specific interests of its members. Whether your interests are in technology or another line of business, the chamber allows you to meet and network with other individuals with whom you have business commonalities."
E-Tech News
- John Tomblin
- DataTitan LLC
- President
About the Company: DataTitan is a full service software and database development company specializing in software programming solutions, database development, web and media services to help companies gain productivity, reduce overhead and improve Return On Investment. We provide an effective plan, outstanding customer service and in-depth guidance to ensure complete project success.
About the Program:Every month the North Chamber Technology Council publishes the E-Tech News. The publication provides numerous articles about the IT industry, how IT impacts business and how business impacts IT. Each month readers enjoy articles — in easy-to-understand language, with valuable, insightful, informative and timely content.
Personally Speaking:John has been involved with the North Chamber since 2005. He is active in a Business Leaders Circle and serves on the Technology Council. He says the North Chamber plays an important role with DataTitan, "not only do we gain new business and networking relationships from our membership, we also receive timely information about changes in the marketplace, share business concepts and learn more about what all business owners must do to grow and strengthen their business."
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 business 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 for member CIOs that provides a listing of all North Chamber member IT providers. This year, advertising is space is available.
Personally Speaking: Fintan Technologies has been a North Chamber member since 2007 and Ricci became involved in the Technology Council. She says, "the North Chamber plays a valuable role of 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: The mission of the Technology Council is to promote the technology industry and educate businesses on technology-related products and services. This Council harnesses the power of the rapid growth of technology and addresses industry issues by offering best-in-class programs featuring the policy makers, visionaries and experts shaping the industry.
MEET monthly at Council Meetings to network; participate in committees that plan and implement technology-related networking and professional development programs; contribute articles to a monthly e-mail newsletter; publish an annual IT directory; and collaborate with the San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative (SATAI) on advocacy and economic development endeavors.
DISCUSS best practices with Chief Information Officers and technology executives at the CIO Breakfast Series. Program Chair: Mark Fischer
HEAR from a well-known national or regional government, business or technology leader regarding issues that directly affect San Antonio's growing IT community at the Distinguished Technology Speaker Series. Event Chair: TBA
LEARN about technology-related trends, topics, products and services through the annual CIO Panel question and answer discussion. Event Chair: Marci Parrish.
CONTRIBUTE to and read articles about pertinent technology issues, new and/or helpful products and services, and commentary on industry trends in the E-Tech News You Can Use monthly e-mail publication. Program Chair: John Tomblin
OBTAIN valuable information on technology-related products and services from the IT Resource Guide. Program Chair: Ricci Fitzpatrick
DISCUSS technology issues that affect your business's day-to-day operations in a relaxed meal-time environment at the Tech Brunch Bunch. Program Chair: Bruce Howard
