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(continued on page 5) If elected, Chuck will abide by BICSI's bylaws and promote the highest level of ethics within BICSI; maintain the highest standard of professional and personal conduct; look for and support opportunities to introduce BICSI to those outside of the organization; represent and serve all BICSI members in promoting BICSI's goals and objectives, and advance BICSI's mission, interests and programs; promote BICSI's long-term plans and initiatives; strive for excellence in all that he does as an officer of BICSI; use every opportunity to promote and improve the industry and the public's understanding of BICSI. Charles Wilson, RCDD, NTS, OSP President/COO Wilson Technology Group, Inc. Brooksville, Florida, USA clwilson@wilsontechgroup.com If elected, David will continue his focus and passion of providing opportunities in advancing the careers of BICSI members and ICT professionals globally through education and volunteer oppor- tunities in all regions and districts. Additionally, his goal is to work diligently as liaison between the BOD, CFO and staff to align the annual budget with the current BICSI Board Strategic Business Plan. Finally, David will pledge to avidly support and promote the current BICSI President's goals for the association, as well as the Board's Strategic Plan. David Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT Product Manager - Open Systems Chatsworth Products, Inc. Arden, North Carolina, USA drichards@chatsworth.com If elected, Justin intends to support the advancement of the information and communications technology industry through helping our customers to understand and value the contribution that ICT professionals can offer and to ensure that we, through the organization, maintain the high standards of selection, professional development, credentialing and continuing education. Justin Copeland, EMBA, RCDD President Triggerfish Corporation St. Joseph, Missouri, USA justin@triggerfishcorp.com During his four years as Region Director, Matt made a concerted effort to keep Northeast Region expenses at a minimum without sacrificing the quality of their events. This helped provide addi- tional funds to support other areas of BICSI. As Treasurer, he will continue to be a good steward of finances for our association. He believes there are four requirements for a successful treasurer: the knowledge to understand the financial reports; the ability to communicate the financial infor- mation to the board; the partnership with the BOD and staff to plan a useful budget; and the ability to bring strategic financial leadership to our membership. Matt Odell, RCDD Director of Technologies S2N Technology Group Bethesda, Maryland, USA matt.odell@s2ngroup.com As an officer and member of the Board of Directors, Mel will work closely with the President to continue the goals set forth by the Board Strategic Plan. This includes growing the global market, strengthening the credentialing program and increasing the volunteer and membership value. If elected, he will further BICSI's growth and membership opportunities through the promotion of professional development for our ICT community through educational opportunities (web and live), standards and publications, outreach programs (local and global), conferences and reci- procity with other industry associations. Mel will continue his fiduciary responsibility by working closely with the financial team to assure BICSI's long-term economic stability. Mel Lesperance, RCDD Owner Lakeside Consulting Tampa, Florida, USA mel.lakeside@gmail.com TREASURER FEATURE Page 4

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