The North Carolina Technology Association Adds Membership Development Directors for Charlotte, Triad Regions
Posted: 04-27-2009 : RALEIGH, N.C.

Raleigh, N.C. -- The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina, today announced Kathryn Murphy and Kay Read have been appointed as membership development directors for the Triad and Charlotte regions. Murphy and Read will provide consulting services and represent NCTA in efforts to grow its membership and support area events and programs.

“We are pleased to have Kathryn and Kay on board to help increase awareness of NCTA in the technology-rich regions of Charlotte and the Triad,“ said Brooks Raiford, NCTA president and CEO. “Their experiences in the technology industry and with non-profit organizations will provide immense value as we expand our reach in these areas.”

With more than 20 years of non-profit management and public service experience, Murphy is responsible for membership development in the Triad. Prior to NCTA, Murphy worked for the Pittsburgh Technology Council and was involved within the technology community of southwestern Virginia. She has also represented a number of organizations including the United Way, the Greensboro Regional REALTORS Association and the Capital Formation Institute. In addition, Murphy held positions within the U.S. Congress, the New York State Legislature and the U.S. Department of Justice.

“Given the high concentration of technology leaders and innovators in the Triad, there is a vast market that can benefit from being a part of an organization that has a profound voice in the state’s legislature and technology industry,” said Murphy. “I look forward to supporting NCTA in this effort and working with local businesses to introduce the organization along with the valuable programs and opportunities it offers.”

Read, who will focus her efforts on the Charlotte area, has been involved in the region’s technology industry for more than 20 years. She recently served as financial services director of solution sales for Collabera, a global IT company. Previously, Read was executive account manager for Parks Consulting. She has also been involved with NCTA’s Charlotte Women in Information Science and Engineering (WISE) organization since its inception and currently serves as its vice-chair. Read also served as chair of the Charlotte Chamber ITC.

“I am pleased to work for an organization committed to advocating technology and thought leadership in North Carolina,” said Read. “With the robust technology environment in the Charlotte area, many companies, including those within the financial services, utilities and retail sectors, would benefit from the opportunities NCTA membership provides.”

NCTA has planned several conferences and networking events in Charlotte and the Triad this year. For more information: http://www.nctechnology.org/get-involved/default.aspx.

About NCTA
The North Carolina Technology Association’s mission is “Making North Carolina #1 in Technology and Technology #1 in North Carolina.” The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs, and knowledge workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org.