Our Leaders Championing the Tech Revolution
Our Board of Directors comprises a mix of tech industry veterans, vibrant entrepreneurs, and community leaders who share our mission of cultivating South Florida’s thriving tech hub.
Board Officers
CHAIR
Deana Pizzo 
CEO, IT Solutions of South Florida
VICE CHAIR
Grace Kurian
VP of IT, NextEra Energy Inc.
Treasurer
Rich Viens
CEO, EnergyIQ
Secretary
James Stepan
Law Offices of James A. Stepan, P.A.
Immediate Past-Chair
Michael Fowler
CEO, Pivot Point Strategies
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Louis Balbirer
Principal, Kaufman, Rossin & Co.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
David Coddington
Sr. VP of Business Development, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
CEO (NON VOTING)
Nikki Cabus
CEO Tech Hub
Celebrating Diversity
We believe diversity drives innovation. Our Board consists of both male and female members from various ethnic backgrounds, including Caucasian, Asian/Indian, Hispanic, and African American. We also ensure geographical representation from Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Treasure Coast.
Gender Diversity
Ethnic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Board Members
From IT solution providers to financial advisors, our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from different sectors of the tech industry.
Alex Funkhouser
Founder & CEO
Sherlock Talent
Andrew Parry
CIO & SVP Product & Technology
The ODP Corporation
Cathy Miron
CEO
eSilo
Christine Vanderpool
VP & CTO
Florida Crystals
Cristina Escalante
CIO
The SilverLogic
Glen Benjamin
Director, Community Accounts
LAN InfoTech
Howard Gitten
Partner
Lewis Brisbois
Jeffrey Sturman
SVP & Chief Digital Info. Officer
Memorial Healthcare System
John Igoe
Partner
Locke Lord
John McLaughlin
Editor-In-Chief
IT News & Events
Jonathan Wolfe
Senior Director
Autonation
Kelly Boyle
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services
Meggie Soliman
Director, Strategic Innovations
DSS, Inc.
Michael Conway
CTO
Site Impact
Michael Corbit
VP, Business Development
CareerSource Palm Beach County
Pete Martinez
Chairman & CEO
SIVOTECH Bioinformatics
Rhys Williams
Chair Emeritus
New World Angels
Rob Evans
Economic Development Manager
City of Delray Beach
Sheela VanHoose
Partner
The Southern Group
Tammy Kennedy
Senior Business Consultant
One Digital
The Heart of our Work
From Tech Talent to Signature Events and Startup Resources, our Core Pillars each contribute to the growth and development of South Florida’s technology ecosystem.
TALENT
Aims to develop a pipeline of tech talent by collaborating with local educational institutions, ensuring a steady flow of skilled individuals into the tech industry and startups.
BRAND
Dedicated to creating a strong regional tech brand to attract businesses and talent, thus fostering a prosperous startup ecosystem within the community.
STARTUPS
Connects high-growth tech startups with entrepreneurial support organizations and resources, providing the foundation they need to thrive.
COMMUNITY
Strives to bring together a diverse group of professionals, serving as their collective voice and thought leader in the region.
Paying Homage to the Pioneers
From Tech Talent to Signature Events and Startup Resources, our Board Committees each contribute to the growth and development of South Florida’s technology ecosystem.
Aaron Wormus | Member
Alan Murphy Jr. | Chairman
Alyson Seligman | Member
AJ Ripin | Committee Chair
Brian Cartland | Ex-Officio Member
Bryan Conklin | Startup Council Chair
Chris Cook | Treasurer
Chris Nielson | Member
Clay Williams | Member
David Bates | Member
Frank Barbato | Member
Gabriel Goldstein | Vice Chairman
Gregg Weiss | Member
Henry Tavarez | Member
Jacqueline Grellinger | Member
Jim York | Member
John Studdard | Member
Kevin Hutchinson | Member
Michael Fowler | Committee Chair
Ryan Boylston | Member
Shawn Rowan | Ex-Officio Member
