Membership 

Meet the Ambassadors

Reach out to an Ambassador!

NCTA Ambassadors are seasoned members of NCTA and are active in many different activities of the association. They are willing to answer your questions, provide helpful information or just meet for a cup of coffee.

CO-CHAIRS

Ken Chinchar
tw telecom
NCTA Board of Directors (Vice Chair, Membership)

Michael Flanagan
Account Manager, Peak 10 
Alma Mater: Johns Hopkins University/ NC State
"NCTA has made a positive impact on the state's technology industry by providing a forum for technology professional to not only network but to make a positive difference in the technology community through their leadership councils."
Favorite NC Event: 24 Hours of Booty Cycling event to raise money for cancer research

Marlon Headen
Datacenter Consultant, Altruent Systems
Alma Mater: THE University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"NCTA helped me by being a conduit for building key business relationships, identifying current trends/ business practices, increasing awareness of emerging technologies, and a great place to fish for compliments on new suits and ties."
Favorite NC Sports Team: Everything Carolina: HEELS, Hurricanes, Panthers

AMBASSADORS

Ann Davis (Crews)
Provide advisory assistance to executive management regarding strategic and operational decisions
Alma Mater: NCSU
"NCTA is the vehicle to promote the growth of an industry which will
ensure the children of North Carolina may enjoy the fulfillment of their dreams of a technology career at home."
Favorite NC Vacation Destination: the Beach!

Kristen Gomez
Risk Manager at BB&T Insurance
Alma Mater: UNC-Chapel Hill
"My favorite NCTA event/council/program is the Leadership Conference."
Favorite NC Sports Team: TARHEELS!!

Brian Gossett
CEO, ResponsePoint
Alma Mater: Duke University
"NCTA is THE best group for connection with technology companies, people and ideas."
Favorite NC Vacation Destination: NC Mountains!

Dayna Guzik
Account Manager, Director of Business Development, DPR Group
Alma Mater: Penn State
"NCTA is a MUST for companies and professionals looking to develop relationships and stay active in, and informed about, the region's technology community."
Favorite NC Destination: Many parks and trails my lab, Nugget, and I enjoy exploring!  

Kellie Hardy
Services and Solutions Leader, IBM
Alma Mater: UNC - Chapel Hill
"NCTA is an outstanding organization that offers significant benefit for all individuals seeking technology exposure, education, and a network of global leaders and expertise.
Favorite NC Restaurant: Farmhouse Steakhouse in Chapel Hill (hidden secret - delicious)

Craig Landwehr
Owner/Managing Partner, Six Disciplines North Carolina 
Alma Mater: OSU & University of Toledo
"NCTA is a wonderful opportunity for technology leaders in our state, as well as a wonderful asset to our state's economic development."
Favorite NC Sports Team: Carolina Hurricanes of course!

Michael J. LaVallee
Managing Partner, LaVallee & Associates
Alma Mater: Wake Forest University
"NCTA has made a positive impact on the state's technology industry by shining a spotlight on the importance of the Technology Industry to the future of North Carolina!"
Favorite NC Sports Team: Wake Forest Demon Deacons!

Rich Lounsbury
Sr. Solutions Consultant, Hosted Solutions
Alma Mater: BS State University of NY Institute of Technology, MBA Pace University
"NCTA provides a great forum for technology leaders in North Carolina to connect on important issues affecting business today.  Hosted Solutions is proud to partner with and support NCTA."
Favorite thing to do in NC: Play Golf
Favorite NC sports team: Carolina Hurricanes!

Chris Mangeno
Senior IT/Telecommunications Consultant, Network Services Inc.
Alma Mater: Ferrum College
"NCTA has made a positive impact on the state's technology industry by bridging businesses with the latest and greatest of technology offerings within this great state."
Favorite NC Vacation Destination: The Outer Banks

Sid Mitchener
Partner, Vaco, LLC
Alma Mater: Virginia Military Institute
"We started Vaco, LLC in Raleigh in 2004, and NCTA was an excellent resource for us to get engaged back into the NC technology community through small committees, speaking events and volunteer opportunities."
Favorite NC Food: Bar-B-Que!!!!!!!

Jen Murray
Strategic Account Lead, AT&T
Alma Mater: The College of William & Mary
"NCTA helped me by connecting me with opportunities to leverage my technology experience in the NC School System."
Favorite NC Sports Team: Canes!

Tracy Sanders
Director of Client Development, Greene Resources, Inc.
Alma Mater: Randolph Macon College
 "NCTA is a world-class membership organization with an abundance of exemplary technology leaders from the private industry, public sector and education community who come together to drive technology innovation and economic growth for the State of NC."

Mary Storms
Tech Sales Recruiter, STORMS Associates
Alma Mater: MS from University of Texas at Dallas; BA from College of William & Mary
"NCTA helped me/my company by connecting us with smart, reputable business people who are actively involved with the care and feeding of NC's tech community."
Favorite NC Food: Eastern NC vinegar-based chopped or pulled pork barbeque - hands-down the best BBQ!

Brent Taylor
Director, Supply Chain & Materials, EMC Corporation
Alma Mater: North Carolina State University, Duke University
"NCTA has provided EMC with a platform to engage with local and global technology leaders, influence technology policy, exercise good corporate citizenship, and extend our recognition as a technology leader within NC and beyond.  NCTA has provided me with an opportunity for personal growth through engagement with peer leaders of our industry and participation in many educational and committee-based initiatives."
Favorite NC Sports Team: NC State Wolfpack - Go Pack!