WSTA West Sound Technology Association

Benefits/Initiatives
Opportunities for specialized training not generally available -- Discounts for local training in computer products and services -- Exposure of your products and services - Access to IT knowledge of members -- Being part of an influential technology force -- Networking and business collaboration

Goals
We strive to increase public awareness of the availability and quality of local technology professionals, and to serve technology professionals both at a general level of interest and in specialized technology fields. Furthermore WSTA engages many audiences within our local communities and within the region, as technology has the potential to transform our lives and we promote be better future using technology as a tool.

Early History

In early 2000, some forward thinking individuals organized West Sound Technology Professionals Association (WSTPA) (www.wstpa.org). The association’s broad, yet simple original mission statement “Addressing issues that interest technology professionals” reflected its member-driven agenda and goals.

A New Vision and Name

In 2008, the name of the association was changed to West Sound Technology Association (WSTA) to better reflect the significant impact of technology on the business, social and governmental communities, and better connect the technology professionals who remain the core of this association with these audiences. The mission statement was revised to "Driving a Technology Future for the West Sound" to reflect this expanded focus. The old URL www.wstpa.org redirects to our current URL www.westsoundtechnolgy.org.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Charles Keating
President, Keating Consulting Service, Inc. - bio
WSTA founding member

Vice President: Ken Sethney
Marketing Coach - bio

Secretary: Wiliam Huckabee
SharePoint Developer, General Dynamics – Information Technology - bio

Treasurer: Charles Keating
President, Keating Consulting Service, Inc. - bio
WSTA founding member

At-large: Ted Farmer
Principal, TRF Appraisal - bio

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council was formed to provide a forum for consultation and deliberation with the community, assure continued input to management decision-making, and help expand public awareness about WSTA, its mission and resources. A variety of local leadership will help to significantly shape the association's activities and plans for the future. The members introduce a wealth of technology and business experience and a diversity of perspectives. WSTA is very fortunate to work with these leaders, and feel confident they will serve the community’s interests well.

Current members:

• Daniel Lee - Director of Interactive Media, The Kitsap Sun
• Nelson, Ludlow, Ph.D. - Chief Executive Officer, Mobilisa
• David Nason - EVP and Chief Technology Officer, Conenza, Inc
• Dr. Richard N. Strand - Dean for Business & Technology, Olympic College
• Chag Gregg - CTO, Kitsap Bank

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Link To Us

To link to WSTA, feel free to use this image. Work it into your own html style or simply cut and paste with a link to http://www.westsoundtechnology.org/.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer and assist us in our mission. Our volunteers make us a success - apply now.

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