- Jim Heaney
- Comerica Bank
- Technology Council Chair
Jim Heaney manages the Commercial Business Banking Group for Comerica Bank, and has been in banking in San Antonio for about 24 years. Jim is active in the community and serves on the board of the American Heart Association, and has served organizations including San Antonio Sports Foundation, Northside Education Foundation and Catholic Television of San Antonio.
Jim and his wife Cristina of 23 years have two children Lauren and son-in-law Mike, and son Trevor. They are proud grandparents of grandsons Grant and Harrison.
Jim says he enjoys 'Trop Rock' music and is a member of the San Antonio Parrot Head Club. But Jim says he likes to "party with a purpose" by raising funds for local charitable organizations.
CIO Breakfast Series
- Todd Renaud
- Security Service Federal Credit Union
About the Company: Security Service Federal Credit Union is a $6.5 billion credit union, the largest credit union in Texas and the eighth largest in the U.S., with its corporate headquarters located in San Antonio, Texas. Security Service serves more than 850,000 members in Texas, Colorado, Utah and around the world. It has built a reputation of strength, stability and convenience by offering its members financial soundness, unmatched hours of service and competitive financial products and services. Todd has over 19 years of technology and consulting experience and as Vice-President MIS, is responsible for ensuring that all application information systems are capable of supporting and enhancing the credit union’s growth and objectives.
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.
Personally Speaking: Todd has been involved with the North Chamber since his arrival in San Antonio in 2002 and has served on various Technology Council committees. Todd says he recognizes the importance of a strong business community with capable members who work together.
Business Technology Series
- Craig Morrow
- Möbius Partners
About the Company: San Antonio based Möbius Partners is an enterprise-level IT and Networking solutions provider of strategic services, technical expertise and sales support. They assess, architect, implement and manage IT and Networking solutions that improve performance, maximize the value of data center investments and prepare companies for future growth. In his role as Director of Networking, Craig is responsible for creating and executing the company’s strategy to develop and sell networking solutions and services.
About the Program: The Business Technology Series provides a great opportunity for business and technology leaders in the San Antonio area to network and learn about technology related topics. This series delivers the local experts and thought leaders who clarify the ever-changing role technology can have in enabling and growing our members’ businesses.
Personally Speaking: Möbius Partners has been a member of the chamber for many years. Möbius’ Stephen Noteboom was last year’s Series chair and is now working with the chamber to develop an internship program. “I’ve attended two Business Technology Breakfasts, and I’m looking forward to taking a more active role,” says Craig.
CIO Panel
- Bronwen Scott
- Technisource
About the Company: Bronwen Scott is the Managing Director of Technisource in San Antonio, Texas, where a wide variety of IT and engineering services are provided to clients ranging from middle-market businesses to global Fortune 500 companies. Bronwen offers over 16 years of successful experience in market development, start-up operations and business development expertise. She has exceptional knowledge of the IT staffing industry and is well respected within the industry and amongst her peers.
About the Program: Learn about technology trends, products and services at the annual CIO Panel – San Antonio's premier technology luncheon event. This informational program is designed exclusively for technology executives. The program format features discussion with esteemed local technology executives and the topic varies per year.
Personally Speaking: Bronwen Scott has been chairperson of the CIO Panel since May of 2010.
eTech News
- Bryan Guinn
- Prism Technologies Group
About the Company: Prism Technologies Group provides Information Technology support that is simple, manageable and affordable for each client by offering computer solutions and consulting services that address the needs of their clients. Prism focuses primarily on IT strategy and working with business owners to use technology to automate business processes and increase productivity while providing day-to-day support. Bryan manages operations and marketing.
About the Program: The eTech Newsletter is a valuable member service that provides thought leadership on timely technology issues, products and services.
Personally Speaking: Prism has been a North Chamber member for almost three years, and Bryan is involved in the Technology Council. “I have established meaningful relationships and gotten good leads and business from my involvement,” says Bryan. “The value of the chamber is very high and is a must for any company servicing clients in San Antonio.”
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 and hear business related technology presentations at Technology Council meetings. In addition, address business growth issues – such as sales leads, customer service and contracts, etc.
HEAR about relevant technology issues directly affecting San Antonio's growing IT community at the Business Technology Series events. Event Chair: Craig Morrow
DISCUSS best practices in a North Chamber member-only environment designed exclusively for senior IT staff at the CIO Breakfast Series. Program Chair: Todd Renaud
LEARN about technology trends, products and services at the annual CIO Panel – San Antonio's premier technology luncheon event. Event Chair: Bronwen Scott
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: Bryan Guinn
NETWORK virtually with other Technology Council members to promote business relationships using LinkedIn.
