Technology Association of Georgia Announces New President 

ATLANTA, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announced today the appointment of Tino Mantella as President of the organization. Mr. Mantella was chosen after an extensive search conducted by a committee that included TAG Executive Committee members Dawn Patrick, Deloitte; Allen Moseley, Noro-Moseley Partners; Martin Tilson, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP; and Kent Antley, Miller & Martin. The search committee also included Sarah Bajc, Questcon Technologies, Inc. and President-Elect of the Women In Technology (WIT) Society of TAG; Adam Waxman, LogNet Information Technologies, Inc. and President of TAG's Southeastern Software Association (SSA) Society; and Jim Boone, Windship Partners, who served as search executive.

Mr. Mantella comes to TAG with over 20 years of experience leading prominent volunteer-driven organizations such as the National Arthritis Foundation and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. As President and CEO of those multifaceted and complex charities, he spearheaded agendas that led to the development of innovative new services that facilitated significant membership growth. In addition, Mantella's track record reflects impressive results in fund raising, advocacy, and economic development. Prior to joining TAG, he held dual roles as Co-founder and President of Motivational Messaging LLC, a strategic marketing company designed to help non-profits leverage technology to drive customer response, and as President of TJM Consulting.

"Having Tino join TAG at this point allows him to be integrally involved in the process of developing TAG's business model and value proposition," said TAG Executive Committee member, Martin Tilson, of Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP. "His skill set and experience with volunteers and fundraising are the right combination for the organization."

"My plan is to listen to our members and work with TAG leaders to develop a business plan that will exceed our customers' expectations . . . our worth will be measured by the value we can add to our constituents," said Mantella.

"Tino has all of the ingredients we were looking for in a leader for the organization," added Dawn Patrick, TAG 2004 Chairman and a partner with Deloitte and Touche. "He has excellent communication and operational skills and a deep knowledge of the challenges of leading a not-for-profit organization. He is a skilled community leader and has enormous energy and commitment to helping TAG reach its potential."