ANNUAL REPORT 2019

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 Letter from the President + CEO

04 Introduction + Overview

06 Public Policy + Advocacy

08 Strategic Plan

10 Signature Events

16 Marketing + Communications

18 Tech Employment

21 Electronics + Technology Recycling

22 Premium Health Care with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

23 Multiple Employer Plan

24 Standing Committees

28 Functional Committees

29 By the Numbers

31 Peer Groups

32 STEM Education Programs

Board of Directors 36 ANNUAL REPORT 2019

38 Staff Members

40 2019 Council Members

46 Annual Sponsors

1 Avnet is taking a lead by creating extensive (diagnostics and smarter treatments). “As you turn these pages to networks upon which new technologies Add to the list two Tucson-based medical can be built so companies beyond Arizona device companies named to Deloitte’s most review where we’ve been, can integrate IoT applications into existing recent annual roster of the fastest growing keep in mind where we hardware and software. Benchmark public and private technology companies. may be headed.” When it comes to the future of technology in has developed critical technology to Accelerate Diagnostics was No. 34 with Arizona, you can expect practically anything facilitate next-generation IoT and 5G. 3,757% revenue growth while HTG Molecular Sprint and Verizon are among the major Diagnostics was No. 253 with 432% growth. to happen. telecommunications firms implementing These companies and others, along with 5G across the country. These innovations educational institutions and nonprofits are will lead to smarter cities, as well as safer can be witnessed in While I don’t have any inside information to Service to test 24-hour mail hauls between working to help Arizona create a competitive autonomous vehicles. OfferPad, the Chandler- say exactly what lies ahead in the years, even Dallas and Phoenix. Adding to its fleet of bioscience sector while making our state a based company that offers an months ahead, a sampling of activity in our passenger vans, Waymo already has tested its Speaking of getting smarter, AI and machine national authority in select areas of the field innovative approach to accelerate state’s technology community during the self-driving Class 8 trucks in Arizona. learning can help us tap into data so we by 2025. and simplify the home buying and selling past year or so offers clues on what sectors make smarter decisions, as researchers at our Expect more big news to come from While all of this progress shows that Arizona experience. should remain hot. universities are discovering. The Eller College Coolidge when the first self-driving hydrogen is no stranger to research and development, of Management Artificial Intelligence Lab at I’ve just scratched the surface with this Autonomous vehicles have been a driving fuel cell trucks roll off the line at the Nikola expect the trajectory for success to become The University of Arizona is dedicated to AI forecast for the short term. We at the Arizona force when it comes to innovation in Arizona. Motor manufacturing facility. In addition, even steeper with elimination of the some of research as it provides hands-on learning for Technology Council are getting a glimpse No doubt you have heard more than a few Nikola will be a major player in the additive the bureaucratic red tape that has derailed students. AI and machine learning are a focus of what else might be coming as we watch times that Intel and Waymo are big names manufacturing with one of the largest 3D more than a few startups. I’m referring to at Arizona State University’s Consortium for our members actively engage in our own in the operation and testing of self-driving printers in the world at its new research the regulatory sandboxes that have been Science, Policy and Outcomes. groups such as the IoT Committee, MedTech LETTER vehicles. Add to that Chandler-based Local center/headquarters. approved by Arizona lawmakers and Gov. Roundtable and Additive Manufacturing Motors, developer of the first 3D-printed car, There already are many applications of this Doug Ducey. And to help vehicles get from Point A to Committee. And for the long-term? The has been testing autonomous Olli, the first new technology in various fields. Point B seamlessly, Imagry is creating the Financial technology, or fintech, is starting Council already is working on that through FROM THE electric, cognitive shuttle. Showing nothing Botco.ai and Scottsdale-based Digital Air first mapless, autonomous-driving platform to gain some traction after active marketing our efforts to spearhead STEM programs like is too small when it comes to this growing Strike are implementing AI and machine that trades in GPS for computer vision and of this sector’s sandbox by the attorney the Arizona SciTech Festival that are spurring field, residents in one Scottsdale ZIP code learning technologies as part of their digital PRESIDENT artificial intelligence (AI). Imagry has its U.S. general’s office, which is responsible for the interests of a new generation. even had the option of getting their groceries marketing tools. In cybersecurity, WiZR headquarters in Tempe. its oversight, and groups like the Arizona delivered by self-driving vehicles. has developed AI-based computer vision So, as you turn these pages to review where Bankers Association. Innovations in Critical to autonomous driving is connectivity technology with IoT integrations. we’ve been, keep in mind where we may be + CEO On a grander scale, TuSimple has been blockchain and digital assets are expected ANNUAL REPORT 2019 at the heart of the Internet of Things (IoT). developing self-driving commercial trucks in headed. After all, it’s your future, too. Phoenix-based ON Semiconductor’s Arizona companies and organizations also to grow as a result of stringent regulations Tucson, with the company forecasting it will experience developing sensors to make are working to merge technology and health. being eliminated. fill 500 jobs by the fall as planned expansion The field—so far—includes Ventana Medical self-driving a reality is evident with its work In a related field, property technology, or is expected to have an economic impact Systems (diagnostics), Medtronic (medical with LiDAR, radar and cameras—the only proptech, also should gain some momentum of $1.1 billion in the first half of this decade. technology), PADT (medical devices), manufacturer to make all three. This is only now that its sandbox has been given the One sign of why TuSimple is so confident is WebPT (physical therapy software) and the a small part of IoT’s potential. Phoenix-based go-ahead. An example of the potential Steven G. Zylstra, Sc.D. (Hon.) its partnering with the United States Postal Translational Genomics Research Institute President + CEO 2 3 INTRODUCTION + OVERVIEW

the technology industry. Providing member Arizona’s premier trade association for technology- and science-driven companies with marketing and business We exist to protect, empower and promote companies, the Arizona Technology Council is the driving force behind making development opportunities, discounts on the state the fastest-growing technology hub in the nation, connecting and products and services, and the advocacy of all those who innovate. empowering Arizona’s community of innovation. business-focused legislation to grow the state’s economy, the Council is recognized as one of the most important trade A private, not-for-profit organization, the The Council works towards furthering the organizations in the state. History Council fosters a climate of creativity, advancement of technology in Arizona innovation and community for its members through leadership, education, advocacy and With the support of our members, The Council was created in 2002 after the Arizona High Technology Industry Cluster merged with the Arizona to enhance technology and the lives of social action. The Council offers numerous sponsors and partners, the Council is a Software and Internet Association. In 2008, the Council added an office in Tucson after consolidating the the people of Arizona. Supporting the events, educational forums and conferences trusted resource in strengthening Arizona’s Aerospace, Manufacturing and Information Technology (AMIT) clusters of Southern Arizona into the Council. In development, growth and advancement of that bring together leaders, entrepreneurs technology industry and accelerating the 2016, the Arizona Optics Industry Association merged with the Council to become the Optics Valley Committee. innovation in Arizona, the Council proactively and visionaries to make an impact on the innovation and entrepreneurial mindset identifies and enhances capabilities and technology sector. already present in our expanding innovation helps eliminate impediments that Arizona ecosystem. Together we are creating the Leadership With well over 800 members, the Council is technology companies face. destination for technology companies to be, Arizona’s only statewide organization serving The Council is governed by a board of directors led by Board Chair Eric Miller, principal of Phoenix Analysis & to thrive and to stay. Design Technologies, Inc. (PADT). Steven G. Zylstra serves as president + CEO of the Council and is responsible for its day-to-day operations and management.

THE COUNCIL’S PURPOSE IS TO: Tech Ecosystem The Council supports technology companies at all stages of growth and development—from startups to rapidly growing mid-sized companies to large global enterprises. We strive to improve Arizona’s competitiveness and visibility by advancing the development of the state’s technology community. Accelerate the ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Deliver quality content Connect and Promote state and innovation and and events to educate strengthen Arizona’s federal policies that entrepreneurial mindset those working in technology industry enhance Arizona’s already present in Arizona’s expanding and community. technology industry. our growing startup technology sector. ecosystem.

4 5 legislative priorities. The most significant issue of website that summarizes applicable state law • Reduces income brackets from five to four the 2018 session and each session thereafter has and any other pertinent information related brackets been education funding and increasing teachers’ to association health plans. (Sen. Kate Brophy • For single filers, the standard deduction PUBLIC POLICY + ADVOCACY pay. The 2018 session gave way to the 20x2020 McGee) increases from $5,312 to $12,000 plan, which was something supported by the • HB 2423 – Space Flight Activities; Release • For married filers, the standard deduction Council. In addition, the Council has supported Agreement: This bill stipulates that a space increases from $10,613 to $24,000 LEGISLATIVE acceleration of additional assistance dollars. The flight entity is authorized to enter into a liability fiscal 2019 budget marked the largest investment • Gives a new child tax credit of $100 release agreement with a space flight crew. of new K-12 funds in over a decade, with • Gives a charitable tax subtraction of 25% Contains a legislative intent section. (Rep. Jeff • Consistently and sustainably fund the state’s Providing technology companies with better additional funding for new school construction, The Arizona Technology Council is Weninger) the principal advocate for science- education system, including pre-K, K-12, CTE, healthcare options was a key priority of the Council school infrastructure improvements, CTE, JTED • Wayfair: A remote seller who sells products and technology-based companies equitable access to dual enrollment, and in 2019. In March, the Council urged support completion grants and computer science teacher • HB 2673 – Property; Products; Services; in Arizona is required to pay the Transaction postsecondary programs, as well as keeping for Senate Bill 1085 to enable affordable health professional development program. Sandbox: This bill establishes a new chapter Privilege Tax (TPT) if they meet the following in Arizona. the 20% teacher raise by 2020. coverage for small businesses. The bill introduced in Title 18 (Information Technology) requiring criteria: Another priority for the Council was restoring the by Sen. Brophy McGee created a pathway for the Arizona Commerce Authority to establish • Restore fourth-year career and technical fourth-year funding for CTE. This ran into some • The gross proceeds of sales or gross The Council continuously monitors federal, state, association health plans, allowing small employers a Property Technology Sandbox Program in education (CTE) funding for programs that take trouble in the House and will continue to be income derived from the remote seller’s and local legislation and policies that impact the to band together to purchase fully insured and self- consultation with applicable state agencies four years to complete in key industries crucial something for the Council to advocate. business with customers in Arizona that is sustainability and growth of Arizona’s technology insured coverage options that were previously only to enable a person to obtain limited access to Arizona’s continued economic development not facilitated by a marketplace facilitator industry. Through the collective strength of its available to large employers. Other key pieces of legislation strongly supported to the market in Arizona to test “innovative such as engineering and manufacturing. is more than $200,000 in calendar year members, the Council informs and educates by the Council and signed by the governor property products or services” (defined) The Council also advocated for renewable energy 2019, $150,000 in calendar year 2020, and policymakers on issues that are important to • Promote the adoption of necessary statutes, included: without obtaining authorization that otherwise in 2019. As the Greater Phoenix region gets closer $100,000 in calendar year 2021 and after. Arizona’s technology sectors. guidelines, rules or agency positions that might be required. Establishes application to becoming a major tech hub, it’s important that • SB 1085 – Association Health Plans: This bill are needed to allow Arizona to leverage the requirements and an application process for • If the person is a marketplace facilitator, the Arizona embraces renewable energy technologies stipulates an association qualifies as a path 1 From the U.S. Congress and the Office of the federal rulemaking that enables associations participation in the Program. If the Authority gross proceeds of sales or gross income that not only have a much lower environmental bona fide association if the association meets Governor to legislative committee rooms and city to provide substantially enhanced Association approves an application for entry into the derived from the marketplace facilitator’s impact but also provide energy security for currently specified statutory requirements halls across the state, the Council serves as the Health Plans (AHPs) that will offer cost- property technology sandbox, the applicant business on its own behalf or on behalf of at existing businesses and tech startups, increase for a bona fide association. An association voice calling for a technology-based, pro-growth, effective health benefits to their members. is deemed a sandbox participant and has least one marketplace seller with customers business-focused agenda: energy independence, and help drive economic qualifies as a path 2 bona fide association if in Arizona is more than $100,000. Champion the efforts of Arizona’s Institute of 24 months after the date of approval to test • development. The Council strongly encouraged the the association meets specified requirements Automated Mobility and work to help advance the innovation described in the sandbox • For the purposes of determining whether • Look for opportunities to continue proven Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to increase of federal law. An insurer electing to offer all aspects of automated vehicle science, safety participant’s application. Before providing a person meets any of these criteria, all economic development programs such as the Renewable Energy Standard & Tariff (REST) up to health benefits plans through a bona fide and policy with the integration of technology an innovative property product or service to affiliated persons must be aggregated. Angel Investment Tax Credit and current levels 50% renewable energy by 2030 to reflect recent association to small employer groups of one into Arizona’s transportation systems. consumers, a sandbox participant is required of the Research and Development Tax Credit. energy technology advances and new market is not required to make health benefits plans • A marketplace facilitator is required to report to disclose to consumers a list of information. • Advocate programs for smart cities realities. Arizona’s current REST was adopted by the available as required by specified statute to the TPT due from transactions facilitated • Support improvements to Arizona’s tax system Establishes exit requirements, record keeping development, including support of a bill at the ACC in Nov. 2006 to require 15% of energy gener- small employer groups of one if the small on behalf of marketplace sellers and is that strengthen competitiveness and fairness and reporting requirements. Does not apply to federal level that requires public infrastructure ated be from renewable resources by 2025. Over a employer is not seeking a health benefits plan permitted to report the TPT due with the TPT and are predictable. Specifically, that includes: regulated real estate professions. The program to consist of broadband connectivity, smart decade later, REST has proven to be a valuable policy through a bona fide association. Does not limit collected from transactions made directly by ANNUAL REPORT 2019 terminates July 1, 2029. (Rep. Jeff Weninger) • Ensure Arizona conforms to the recently technologies to enhance public utilities and to increase renewable energy in Arizona. While the or prohibit the issuance of self-funded health the marketplace facilitator on a combined passed federal tax law changes. cyber solutions to secure the energy grid. 2006 increase was notable, Arizona has since fallen benefits plans in Arizona through a bona fide • HB 2757/SB 1546 – Omnibus Tax Provisions: tax return or on a separate return. (Rep. Ben • Recommend statutory clarification behind many other states in the region and across association if the association is established After quite the battle over how and when to Toma and Sen. Karen Fann). concerning the taxation of digital goods and The Council was successful in achieving many of the country in setting a strong REST. and operating in compliance with applicable apply the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to services. the priorities at the Legislature due in large part to provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Arizona, a deal was finally reached. Those Appropriately funding the state’s education system the Public Policy Committee working closely with Income Security Act of 1974. By January 1, details are: • Endorse legislation that ensures Arizona including pre-K, K-12, JTED, CTE and post- government relations firm at Public Policy 2020, Arizona’s Department of Insurance was complies with the U.S. Supreme Court’s secondary education was one of the Council’s top Wayfair decision that allows states to tax Partners (P3). required to post information on its public 6 remote sellers. 7 STRATEGICSTRATEGIC PLANPLAN THE FUTURE OF TECH IN ARIZONA ARIZONA Empowering Arizona’s technology community does Initiative 1: not happen without a multitude of great minds coming INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH MEMBER COMPANIES Values: together and playing a pivotal role to establish priorities, John Talcott, Ballard Spahr A PLACE TO • Lead on the edge strengthen operations and achieve targeted goals. Initiative 2: • We have your back Leading an organization that’s built to last takes strategic planning. With that in CONNECT GROW MEMBERSHIP AND REVENUE • Work together mind, the Arizona Technology Council continuously reviews and tests its Eric Miller, PADT Inc. value proposition. + GROW • Get the right things done In 2018, the Council launched a transformation process that ultimately led Initiative 3: • Be a trusted resource to the development of a new strategic plan. The Council enlisted David Lee of BUILD A STRONGER MORE DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE MSS Business Transformation Advisory and Doug Reid of Douglas Reid and Steven G. Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council Associates to conduct a holistic review of the organization, its purpose, its vision Vision: and the value it delivers to members. Initiative 4: Together we are creating the destination for The culmination of the Council’s strategic planning in 2018 resulted in the GROW VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN ARIZONA creation of seven strategic pathways. Each pathway is sponsored by an executive Eric Lewis, EY technology companies to be, to thrive, and committee member who leads a task force comprised of Council staff, board to stay. members, members at large and industry experts. The strategic pathways Initiative 5: represent the consolidated themes that the Council has put into action to achieve its vision and execute on the strategic plan. CREATE THE MOST CONNECTED, INTEGRATED AND ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY Mission: In 2019, the seven strategic pathways have made great headway. Initiative 2 Steven G. Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council, and We promote, advocate, educate, inform and led by Board Chair Eric Miller facilitated the restructuring of the sales team and developed a process to improve enterprise sales. Initiative 5 continued to lead Robert Witwer, Honeywell (retired) connect our members and their enterprise. the way with the launch of AZTechBase.com, which will be a great resource for companies in Arizona to learn more about the technology ecosystem. Finally, Initiative 6:

initiatives 1 and 5 have collaborated with the Council’s Ambassador Committee SYSTEMICALLY IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS MEMBER NEEDS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 to develop processes for greater engagement with members. Michael Hawksworth, MSS Business Transformation Advisory

Initiative 7: BUILD IMAGE AND AWARENESS OF ARIZONA AS A DESTINATION FOR TECH COMPANIES Rebecca Clyde, Ideas Collide

8 9 SIGNATURE EVENTS

ANNUAL MedTech Cybersecurity Aerospace, + Conference Summit Aviation, Defense

The Council’s MedTech Conference The Council and the Arizona Cyber & Manufacturing CONFERENCES brings together health care Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA)/ Conference ONGOING after5 Lunch and VIP Tech Mixer ONGOINGEXPOS innovators, influential policymakers Arizona InfraGard presented the EVENTS EVENTS and other health care service sixth annual Cybersecurity Summit Each year the Council collaborates Technology Learn Series Networking professionals committed to in 2019. This educational breakfast with the Arizona Commerce promoting and supporting the summit provided actionable Authority (ACA) to stage the state’s Mixers Events industry in a uniquely multifaceted solutions, resources, products and only Aerospace, Aviation, Defense environment designed to showcase services geared toward helping and Manufacturing Conference. The after5 Tech Mixer is the The Lunch and Learn Series is Held in conjunction with the Arizona Arizona’s innovative medical businesses to protect intellectual For defense prime contractors, Council’s premier networking presented by a member company on Technology Council’s quarterly technology. The conference property and customer data. Keynote the event offers the chance to event. Designed to bring together a rotating basis. The purpose of the board of directors meeting, the VIP advances industry discussion from speaker Michael McAndrews, vice take the spotlight to explain their technologists, entrepreneurs, service series is to provide an opportunity Networking Events include attendees key perspectives through expert president of network security needs to subcontractors. Smaller providers and prospective members for members to learn about a from the Council’s board, Council panel sessions, keynote speakers services at WGM Associates, manufacturers and service providers in a relaxed, afterwork setting, topic or product from a variety of members and prospective members. and product exhibits to provide discussed network forensics, security have the opportunity to talk directly event series is hosted by a Council industries while enjoying lunch opportunities in education, business engineering and the dark web. Frank with A&D decision-makers to learn member company and is free for with other business professionals. 2019 RESULTS: development, capital formation Grimmelmann, president and CEO how to best meet their requirements members. Light hors d’oeuvres and Lunch and Learn events are always Number of events: 4 and networking. Keynote speakers of Arizona InfraGard, moderated and showcase their capabilities. refreshments are provided by the free for Council members to included Rick Hall, senior director a cybersecurity panel of experts host company. The events typically attend. In 2019, one of the Tucson Total attendance in 2019: 455 of health innovation at Arizona from Gov. Doug Ducey’s Arizona Opening keynote speaker Mike are held at technology companies, events was a special State of the State University’s Edson College of Cybersecurity Team. Stewart, vice president of advanced giving guests an opportunity for a Council breakfast at which Steven Nursing and Health Innovation, and technology at Honeywell Aerospace, tour or product demonstrations. In G. Zylstra, the Council’s president + Michael Berens, deputy director at 2019 RESULTS: discussed the transformation of the Phoenix, every fourth after5 is a VIP CEO, presented a comprehensive the Translational Genomics Research aerospace industry and astronaut reception held after the Council’s summary of Arizona Technology Total attendance: 168 Institute (TGen). Ron Garan, senior vice president of quarterly board meeting. Council and Foundation activities. mission operations at World View ANNUAL REPORT 2019 2019 RESULTS: Enterprises, delivered an impactful 2019 RESULTS: 2019 RESULTS: Total attendance: 185 closing keynote. Phoenix events: 8 Phoenix events: 29 Tucson events: 11 Tucson events: 13 2019 RESULTS: Total attendance (Phoenix): 1,048 Total attendance (Phoenix): 1,096 Total attendance: 172 Total attendance (Tucson): 1,098 Total attendance (Tucson): 640

10 11 ANNUAL CONFERENCES + EXPOS (CONT)

CEO Retreat Smart City + IoT Tech the Halls Marketing 2019 Golf 2019 Southern The Quarles & Brady 2019 Tech + Cybersecurity Business Expo winners were: The two-day CEO Retreat in Conference 2019 Holiday Technology Tournaments Arizona Tech + Lunch Forum Prescott gathered technology Distinguished Service Award: In 2019, the Council presented the Event Summit Business Expo: industry visionaries, business The Council hosts annual golf Strategy 1 In 2019 the Council and ACTRA/ third annual Smart City Summit & owners, company leaders, Each year, the Council’s Ambassador Presented by the Council, the tournaments in Phoenix and Where Technology Southern Arizona Member Arizona InfraGard hosted the fifth IoT Conference. This informative presidents and CEOs for interactive Committee presents the best tech Phoenix chapter of the Business Tucson. In January 2019, 92 golfers Organization of the Year: annual Cybersecurity Lunch Forum. and thought-provoking summit and Manufacturing workshops, engaging speakers, holiday event in the Valley and 2019 Marketing Association and KEO registered for the tournament at The University of Arizona The event allowed government explored the landscape of smart city thought-provoking keynotes, panel was no exception. Beer-pouring Marketing, the 10th annual Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale. Connect and business leaders to learn strategies, emerging best practices Southern Arizona discussions, golf, a tour of Embry- robots were provided by In-Position Marketing Technology Summit In May 2019, 144 golfers participated about the threats, vulnerabilities and challenges to implementation, Innovator of the Year: Riddle Aeronautical University’s Technologies and Grand Canyon featured interactive and engaging in the ninth annual Tucson golf The Council along with the ACA and consequences related to and the specific strategies needed FreeFall Aerospace Cybersecurity Center, a wine-tasting University (GCU) provided a laser- panel discussions, cutting-edge tournament at the Lodge at Ventana celebrated the seventh annual data security and privacy matters. to bring a smart city vision to reality. event at Superstition Meadery and light obstacle course, robotic mini marketing technologies, emerging Canyon. Both events included lunch, Southern Arizona Tech + Business Southern Arizona This educational forum provided Speakers at the event included reception at Thumb Butte Distillery. golf challenge and binary code best practices and challenges facing raffle prize drawings and an awards Expo in October 2019 with over Manufacturer of the Year: actionable solutions, as numerous Marisa Walker, senior vice president Featured speakers included Andrew game. American Express was the business marketers in the 21st ceremony. 80 exhibitors and 450+ attendees. Yarbrough Electronics Sales real-world practitioners discussed of Infrastructure at the ACA; Julie Lombard, executive vice president of presenting sponsor, with Ballard century. The 2019 event featured Keynote speaker James C. Wyant, their available resources and Kae, executive director of Qlik; Curt innovation and venture development Spahr sponsoring the VIP lounge. keynote speakers Tania Katan, 2019 RESULTS: professor emeritus of optical experiences geared toward helping Cornum, vice president of global 2019 RESULTS: of the ACA, and Katharine Halpin, University of Advancing Technology CEO of Creative Trespassing; Steve sciences at The University of Arizona, protect intellectual property and business transformation at Insight; Number of events: 2 Total attendance: 479 founder and CEO of The Halpin provided a virtual reality experience Johnson, vice president of products discussed “The Past, Present and customer data.. Chris Richardson, deputy CIO at ASU; Total attendance: 236 Companies. Keynote speaker to enthusiastic attendees, and the at Pragmatic Marketing; Jamie Glass, Future of Optics in Tucson.” Other Amol Ajgaonkar, chief architect at Matthew Clyde, CEO of Ideas cigar bar was sponsored by iSolved CMO and founder of Artful Thinkers; featured presentations covered 2019 RESULTS: Insight; Mark Goldstein, president of Collide, discussed why investing in and Delta Technology. Proceeds and Dara Schulenberg, research the speed of transformation in the International Research Center; Total attendance: 66 a good culture makes a great brand. from the exclusive raffle went to director of channel marketing manufacturing, 5G reality, artificial ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Nitsa Einan, vice president of business Closing keynote speaker Rick Smith, STEM programs, including GCU strategies at Forrester. Sponsors intelligence in health care, and the development at Imagery; C.J. Berg, CEO and founder of Axon, discussed Middle School STEM Camp and included KEO Marketing, Botco.ai, evolution of augmented reality/ energy innovation analyst at APS; the future of policing and using University of Advancing Technology Prism Global Marketing Solutions, virtual reality for gains in productivity. and Dominic Papa, vice president for technology to solve violence. students. AccountabilIT, Pacific Office smart state initiatives at the ACA. Automation and iSolved. 2019 RESULTS: 2019 RESULTS: 2019 RESULTS: Total attendance: 177 Total attendance: 322 2019 RESULTS: Total attendance: 177 Total attendance: 185 12 13 ANNUAL CONFERENCES + 2019 GCOI Award Winners EXPOS (CONT)

AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award Tech 10 Award Winners James C. Wyant Sen. Karen Fann, District 1 Professor Emeritus, James C. Wyant College of Sen. David Bradley, District 10 Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona Sen. Heather Carter, District 15 MSS Business Transformation Leader of the Sen. Sean Bowie, District 18 Year Award Rep. Alma Hernández, District 3 Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Rep. Regina Cobb, District 5 Rep. Nancy Barto, District 15 Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Rep. Jennifer Pawlik, District 17 Fletcher J. McCusker, CEO, UAVenture Capital Rep. Jeff Weninger, District 17 Innovator of the Year: Large Company Rep. Michelle Udall, District 25 Governor’s Celebration AgJunction Inc. Future Innovators of the Year Award of Innovation Innovator of the Year: Startup Company Winners An annual showcase of our state’s incredible FreeFall Aerospace, Inc. Ella Wang BASIS Chandler High School, Chandler leadership in science and technology, the Innovator of the Year: Small Company Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Prime Solutions Group, Inc. Emily Ignatoff is the Council’s annual awards gala hosted in Tanque Verde High School, Tucson partnership with the ACA to honor Arizona’s top Innovator of the Year: Academia Sky Harper leaders in business, innovation, technology and Louise Hecker Navajo Preparatory High School, government. The 16th annual GCOI event in The University of Arizona 2019 featured Gov. Doug Ducey, and attracted Farmington, New Mexico 850 attendees and 51 exhibitors showcasing Judge’s Award Yutan Zhang their innovations. Twenty-eight awards were Qwick BASIS Scottsdale High School, Scottsdale presented during the awards ceremony to technology companies, community leaders Legislative Award Winners and students from throughout the state. The Senator of the Year: Kate Brophy McGee Future Innovators of the Year 2019 event was held at the Phoenix Convention Representative of the Year: Ben Toma Honorable Mentions Center. Hannah Guan and Maghna Ramesh Hamilton High School, Chandler

2019 RESULTS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Matthew Fosdick Total Attendance: 850 Empire High School, Tucson

Teacher of the Year Award Winner Katy Gazda Red Mountain High School, Mesa

Teacher Honorable Mentions Steven G. Zylstra | President + CEO, Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute Oguz Guvenc Doug Stetson | CEO, FreeFall Aerospace, Inc. 14 Sonoran Science Academy, Gilbert Sandra Watson | President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority 15 MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS AZ Business Magazine TechTalk eNewsletter TechFlash Promoting the technology industry and our members, as well as publicizing the benefits and activities of the Arizona Technology Council, are key to growing membership and increasing awareness of the state’s technology industry. Readers of AZ Business Magazine The monthly TechTalk e-news is In 2019, the Council continued to The Council maintains a special receive in-depth news and analysis published at the end of every month. contribute a monthly technology relationship with InMedia Company on Arizona’s technology community The newsletter provides featured blog published by the Phoenix to publish an eight-page editorial provided by Council President + segments on annual sponsors, Business Journal. Featuring industry section three times annually in the Public Relations Website TechConnect Magazine CEO Steven G. Zylstra. Since 2012, content from the Council’s blog, thought leaders and influencers, the monthly In Business Magazine. The Council uses a proactive public relations (PR) program led With a homepage revamp, a new TechConnect is the only magazine that has Zylstra has authored his technology member updates, sustainability blog provides insight into Arizona’s Reported and written by Council by Scottsdale-based PR, content marketing and communications association health plan microsite and covered Arizona’s science and technology column for each issue of the and renewable energy, R&D, science and technology industry. Editor Don Rodriguez, with strategy firm TechTHiNQ. The strategic effort strengthens the added features by KEO Marketing, community for more than a decade. bimonthly magazine, focusing technological advancements, The blog is read by 421,764 monthly contributions from staff and Council Council’s brand in the media and positions the Council as the go-to aztechcouncil.org serves as the primary Launched by the Arizona Technology on various technology sectors, emerging tech sectors, industry unique visitors and 23,780 daily members, the content focus includes source for information on the technology industry in Arizona. As resource for information about the Council in 2005, TechConnect has notable leaders, important news, news and more. enews subscribers. the Council’s role and impact on the a commentator and analyst, Council President + CEO Steven G. Council and the technology industry been dedicated to covering innovation public policy and more. The articles statewide technology community, Zylstra writes regular columns in the Phoenix Business Journal, AZ in Arizona. Information on the website and technology in Arizona and beyond. provide highlights on the success, 2019 RESULTS GUEST BLOGGERS IN 2019 public policy developments and Business Magazine, In Business Magazine and TechConnect on includes industry and community events, Produced in partnership with the opportunities and growth, as well event updates. Number of Newsletters Sent: 12 Steven G. Zylstra such topics as net neutrality, angel investing, STEM and fintech to Council signature and networking events, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), the as economic and public policy pain Arizona Technology Council contribute to the overall publicity for the technology industry in press releases, board members, member digital e-mag is produced quarterly and points within Arizona’s technology Number of Total Recipients: 81,540 2019 RESULTS Arizona. In 2019, the Council issued 24 press releases on topics news, an online job board, resources for provides news about the state’s leading industry. Alexi Venneri Readers per issue: 98,000 such as the launch of the Council’s association health plan in Council members and the local technology companies, emerging companies and Digital Air Strike partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, the TECNA sector, and the Council’s membership their technologies, as well as the latest 2019 RESULTS Eric Miller, PADT innovation awards, efforts to support passage of key education directory. Year-over-year, monthly organic industry trends and critical issues that drive Circulation: 30,000 Russ Yelton, Perimeter83 legislation and economic development programs such as the sessions are up 26.39% from 2,747 in Arizona’s technology ecosystem. Dedicated Angel Investment Tax Credit and current levels of the Research and 2018 to 3,472 in 2019. Strategies targeting to covering innovation in Arizona and Development Tax Credit, and the announcement of the Governor’s content optimization and search engine beyond, TechConnect showcases Arizona’s Celebration of Innovation award finalists and winners. More than optimization from valued member Social technology community through profiles, 100 stories appeared in the media as a result. Additionally, Zylstra SEO have improved the Council’s keyword feature stories, R&D analysis, entrepreneur and the Council contributed to multiple media outlets regarding hot rankings in a number of categories. spotlights and trend reports. The themes topics in technology in 2019, including KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5, in 2019 were biotechnology, smart cities, Social Media KNXV-TV ABC 15, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Business Journal, 2019 RESULTS energy and fintech. In late 2019, the Arizona Daily Star, KJZZ, KTAR and Arizona Capitol Times. Council and the ACA began transitioning Average monthly organic sessions: 3,472 The Council loves to engage with its members, Instagram the publication to a blog format. Users 2019 RESULTS partners and friends on social media platforms. In Number of followers in 2019: 1,030 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Average monthly impressions: 203,384 will notice a new, clean look. An added LinkedIn 2019 RESULTS Number of followers in 2018: 823 feature is that visitors to the site will 2019, the Council published updates on Facebook, Company page followers in 2019: 5,286 Number of press releases: 24 25.15% increase in followers have the ability to print and share LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. These channels Company page followers in 2018: 3,419 251% increase in number of posts from 2017 Number of published stories: 187 individual pages. are used to communicate Council news, member 54.60% increase in followers updates, new member and sponsor spotlights, Twitter Facebook 2019 RESULTS industry information, event promotions and the Number of followers in 2019: 8,068 Number of followers in 2019: 3,985 Number of followers in 2018: 7,671 Number of issuess: 4 accomplishments made by the Council and its Number of followers in 2018: 2,927 5.17% increase in followers Circulation: 37,512 innovative members. 36.14% increase in followers 16 17 TECH EMPLOYMENT

Workforce Development Policy and Advocacy Talent Attraction, Retention + Development Arizona Cybersecurity Team (ACT)

In 2019, the Arizona Technology Council continued to work to help The Council continued to advocate advancing the agenda of One of the Council’s key areas of focus in workforce development ACT was launched by Gov. Doug Ducey in March 2018 to enhance bridge the skilled talent gap that challenges members across industries education for a skilled workforce through its public policy and in 2019 continued to be cybersecurity—a pressing area of demand statewide collaboration among key stakeholders to address and disciplines. The Council continued its active support of initiatives legislative action during the Legislature’s 2019 session. Key areas of among employers and a continuing opportunity for synergy cybersecurity issues and provide recommendations for the aimed at developing and supporting a robust, aligned education and focus included: between the Council and other organizations working to bridge the development of Arizona as a leader in cybersecurity. The team workforce development system—and proactively supporting science, talent gap. The Council continued its partnership with the Greater is a well-rounded group of experts from state, local and federal technology, engineering and math (STEM) education at all levels. • Restoration of fourth-year career and technical education (CTE) Phoenix Chamber Foundation in the AZ Cybersecurity Workforce government, as well as private sector and higher-education leaders, funding for programs that take four years to complete in key Collaborative. including Council President + CEO Steven G. Zylstra and the Such a system of support provides the foundation for a healthy industries crucial to Arizona’s continued economic development co-chairs of the Council’s Workforce Development + Education Arizona technology community and innovation economy by: such as engineering and manufacturing. The Collaborative continues to pursue innovative work-based Committee, who serve on ACT’s Workforce, Economic Development and work-like models to help develop talent as early as high • Consistent and sustainable funding of the state’s education and Education Subgroup. • Supporting talent development through formal education school, including internships for students and teachers, as well as system, including pre-K, K-12, CTE, equitable access to dual from pre-K through college, informal workplace and work-like apprenticeship models promoted at the national level for use in The recommendations ACT provided to the governor in late 2019 enrollment, and postsecondary programs, including the continued experiences, and on-the-job training. professional high-tech jobs. Key results of the partnership include: included: implementation of Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to a provide 20% • Enabling the attraction and retention of the talent—in-state or teacher raise by 2020. • The launch of Apprenti Arizona, a high-tech, mid-level • Leverage information sharing, collection and analysis within and imported—needed for Arizona to thrive as a technology hub. • Continued funding for the Computer Science Professional apprenticeship program with SRP and a cohort of 10 employees between government agencies and businesses • Aligning with the needs of companies for STEM workers now and Development teacher-training program aligned with the new redeployed from the closed Navajo Generating Station that • Increase the speed of disseminating information in the future. Arizona K-12 computer science standards, and prioritizing provided hands-on training to become IT business analysts. underserved and rural schools so there can be a wider • Strengthen incident response • The launch of a high school cybersecurity apprenticeship program deployment of computer science classes for students across at Kudelski Security in partnership with the Collaborative, the • Enhance consumer protections the state. Center for the Future of Arizona and PXU Coding Academy. • Create a unified state brand (CyberAZ) In addition to the Council’s direct policy advocacy, Council President • Support of the 10th anniversary of the National Initiative for + CEO Steven G. Zylstra serves on numerous committees and boards • Create a statewide governor’s call to action to accelerate cyber- Cybersecurity Education conference in Phoenix that included to further advocate for a robust, aligned education and workforce safety best practices for K-12 students

a pre-conference business outreach event, pre-conference ANNUAL REPORT 2019 development system. Those include the policy committee of the sessions and conference panels that featured Steven G. Zylstra, • Extend opportunities to support the cyber talent pipeline Phoenix Coding Academy Advisory Council; Arizona Science and the Council’s president + CEO; Jennifer Mellor, vice president of Engineering Fair; Sonoran Schools Advisory Board; Paradise Valley the Greater Phoenix Chamber; and Tim Roemer, Arizona’s chief School District Center for Research, Engineering, Science and information security officer. Technology (CREST) Advisory Board; and the Arizona Department of Education’s CTE Quality Skills Commission.

18 19 TECH EMPLOYMENT (CONT) ELECTRONICS + Industry + Education Alignment TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING In fall 2019, the Collaborative conducted the first high-level, district- wide curriculum review with business and education partners and all 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. 2019 TECHTERRA INITIATIVE

Other industry-education alignment related work supported by the Council in 2019 included: To improve electronics recycling efforts and increase awareness of keeping dangerous materials out of • Active membership in the Maricopa County Community College landfills, the Arizona Technology Council partnered with electronics recycling company R3eWaste for the Council’s District IT/Cyber Industry Sector Collaborative, which consists of annual TechTerra recycling initiative in April 2019. faculty members from colleges across the district.

• Colleges and universities across the state that received and Electronic devices contain many materials that are harmful to the planet. Nearly 15 million tons of e-waste renewed their certifications as Centers of Academic Excellence is generated in the United States every year, with around from the National Security Agency and the Department of 85% of it ending up in landfills. In celebration of Earth Homeland Security. Day, R3eWaste and the Council provided free pickup of e-waste at Arizona companies. R3eWaste also provided • Articulation agreements developed between Arizona State free certificates of destruction indicating data erasure to University and the Maricopa Community College District. celebrate AZTC TechTerra Month. There were no limits • Pima Community College’s preparation to launch its new to the amount of electronics that companies can donate as part of the free program. Products that could not be cybersecurity program, including an on-site cyber range. refurbished or resold, R3eWaste ensured that the products were responsibly recycled.

For every pound of e-waste recycled, the Council donated 5 cents to the non-profit SciTech Institute. In addition, R3eWaste donated refurbished computers and laptops to not-for-profits or educational institutions. ANNUAL REPORT 2019

20 21 PREMIUM HEALTH CARE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER 401(K) PLAN ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLAN WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA The Arizona Technology Council partners with UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Slavic401K to provide member companies a unique way to leverage the buying power of the Council by participating in a Multiple Employer (MEP) 401(k) plan. Endorsed nationally by TECNA (Technology Councils of North In an unprecedented move to provide quality health care coverage to member companies of all sizes in the state, the Arizona Technology Council America), MEP significantly lowers the costs of a 401(k) plan, eliminates announced in October 2019 the launch of its own Association Health Plan (AHP) in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. much of the administrative burden for a company, and provides the most The ability to offer AHPs to members followed the Council’s support of SB1085, which passed the Arizona Legislature in May 2019. The Council’s comprehensive fiduciary protection allowed by the Department of Labor. Public Policy Committee rallied the business and technology community to support the bill introduced by Sen. Kate Brophy McGee. The new Investment committee meetings, 5500s and audits are eliminated for each Michael J. DiGrazia legislation will enable Arizonans to obtain quality and affordable health coverage by providing a new pathway for employer groups and associations adopting company, and members are still able to customize their plan design CFP®, CIMA® Institutional Consultant to offer fully insured and self-insured AHPs. and the retirement benefits they offer their employees. Portfolio Manager The plan offers a comprehensive product bundle that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance; employee assistance; and health savings Senior Retirement Plan Consultant account (HSA)/flexible spending account (FSA) administration. It provides members with relief from COBRA administration, bill paying, compliance UBS Institutional Consulting Group filings, and managing participant eligibility and benefits enrollment. See the facts: • MEP started in 2014 The Council’s AHP targets member employers with fewer than 100 employees. The lower costs of health insurance will lead participating small UBS Financial Services, Inc. businesses and startups to provide more generous overall compensation packages to their employees, a critical factor in helping technology • 17 participating employers 2555 E. Camelback Road, Suite 600 companies attract and retain top talent. Phoenix, AZ 85016 • $19 million in plan assets • 720 eligible participants D – 602.957.5133 Advantages of the program: C – 203.521.9333 • Access: Statewide network, including the Mayo Clinic, with exclusive network options in Maricopa and Pima counties To learn more about how this plan can help improve your employee benefits [email protected] • Choice: A wide selection of primary care providers and specialists program and reduce costs, time and fiduciary responsibility, contact the www.ubs.com/rpcs • Service: Local customer service for care and claims support Council’s endorsed retirement plan partner, Michael J. DiGrazia. www.ubs.com/team/southwest • Flexibility: Coverage available for businesses with as few as two employees • Telehealth: Employees can visit with a doctor, counselor or psychiatrist any day, anytime, anywhere—from their smartphone, computer or tablet. ANNUAL REPORT 2019 • Tools and resources: Available to help members make educated decisions about their health care choices. Members can shop and compare costs for more than 1,600 procedures, find a doctor or speak to nurse on call 24/7, access health plan information via mobile app, and much more. For more information on the Council’s new AHP, visit www.aztechcouncil.org/AHP.

22 23 STANDING COMMITTEES

• Additive Manufacturing • MedTech Committee Ambassador Committee (Phoenix) IoT + Smart City Committee Committee The Phoenix Ambassador Committee is one of the longer operating committees The mission of the Internet of Things (IoT) Committee is to provide a platform for people to • Optics Valley Committee of the Council. Participants are from companies of all sizes and every aspect learn, collaborate, advocate and disseminate information about how IoT can help organizations • Ambassador Committee • Preferred Business Partners of the technology industry. The Committee’s overall goal is to provide added create real-time business solutions in a sensor-enabled, analytics-driven world. The Committee (Phoenix) Committee outreach to member services by fostering peer-to-peer relationships between was comprised of 25 active members and co-chaired by Christopher Ross, corporate social new members and members’ representatives and facilitating networking responsibility manager at Intel, and Kirk Busch, CEO of BigData Southwest and chairman of • Ambassador Committee • Public Policy Committee opportunities and strengthening member retention. The Committee was chaired AzSTEM. Deborah Zack, the Council’s senior director of membership services, was the staff (Tucson) by Stephanie Barnhart, vice president and commercial relationship manager liaison. In 2019, the Committee held four meetings that featured speakers from across the IoT • Tech Inclusion Forum • Cybersecurity Committee at First Internet Bank. The Ambassador Committee led the management of technology stack, as well as facilitated the selection of keynotes and panelists for the Council’s (Phoenix) the 2019 Tech the Halls year-end event with raffle proceeds benefitting STEM Smart Cities and IoT Summit. • IoT + Smart City Committee organizations within Arizona. • Women in the Workforce Law + Technology Committee • Law + Technology Committee (Tucson) Ambassador Committee (Tucson) Committee The Law + Technology Committee provides relevant information regarding the legal • Workforce Development + Members of the Tucson Ambassador Committee serve as advocates for developments that affect member companies. The Committee focuses on leading issues • MarTech Committee Education Committee technology innovation and boosters of the Council. Meeting monthly on the arising from the intersection of technology and the law and provides a forum for practical and second Tuesday, the Tucson Ambassador Committee was led by Chair Nancy informative discussions designed to be of interest to technology and business professionals, as Roth, Principal, Blue Canoe Marketing, and staffed by Jeff Sales, executive well as legal professionals. The Committee was chaired by Fredric Bellamy, a partner at Carpenter, director of the Council’s Southern Arizona Regional Office. Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, and supported by staff liaison Council Executive Emeritus Ron Schott. In 2019, the Committee partnered with the Council’s Cybersecurity Committee for the Cybersecurity Committee Annual Cybersecurity Luncheon, which featured keynote speakers and a panel discussion with business and government leaders addressing the implications of recent changes in data privacy The Cybersecurity Committee enables members to learn about cyber threats law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act that went into effect in 2020. The Committee and the means of providing protection by serving as a platform to share also facilitated a lunch event regarding current trends in cybersecurity insurance. best practices. The Committee was co-chaired by Phillip Guttilla and Ashley Gleckler, attorneys with Polsinelli PC, with staff support from Council Executive Emeritus Ron Schott. In 2019, the Committee planned and executed its annual MarTech Committee Additive Manufacturing Committee Cybersecurity Summit. The Council’s Law + Technology Committee also The MarTech Committee is geared to help professionals make the most of their marketing The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Committee serves as a forum for local partnered on this event, covering both the legal and technology aspects of technology and to help companies execute their marketing and business strategy with data- participants in the AM community to educate, collaborate and promote this various cybersecurity topics such as risk categories, workforce and management driven decision-making. The 2019 co-chairs were Michael Lane, principal consultant of technology. Additionally, this Committee serves as a rallying point for large and strategies, the Internet of Things, and other cybersecurity trends. The committee Point B, and Sheila Kloefkorn, president and CEO of KEO Marketing. The Committee met every small businesses to influence national certification and standards organizations, also conducted its annual Cybersecurity Luncheon in December 2019 at ASU other month to share best practices and perspectives on the multitude of business technologies ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ensuring pending regulation and legislation is appropriate and achievable, and SkySong, which featured blockchain, the security around this cryptocurrency and marketing tools available ranging from social media management platforms and PR tools promotes the growth of AM technologies within Arizona. The Committee was technology, and its data-privacy implications. that elevate your brand to sophisticated tools with AI and predictive analytics. Meetings in co-chaired by Steven Szymeczek, co-owner of Penumbra Engineering who 2019 featured such topics as customer data analytics, B2B marketing, the state of AI in CRM, coordinates Tucson-area activities. Justin Smart, account manager at Interlink and strategies to launch and scale outbound lead-gen campaigns. In late 2019, the MarTech Engineering, was selected Committee co-chair in 2019 to coordinate activities Committee brought on Susanne Lake, CEO and founder of Slake Consulting, as a new co-chair. in Phoenix. Staff Liaison is Ron Schott, Arizona Technology Council Executive Staff liaison is Jill Brownley, director of marketing + communications. Emeritus. The AM Committee hosts a general session every other month.

24 25 STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT) Preferred Business Partners Committee Tech Inclusion Forum (Phoenix) The Council’s Preferred Business Partners Committee was guided by Chair The Tech Inclusion Forum quarterly series focuses on highlighting the inclusion, Jessica Loomis of Infinity Business Partners. Committee participation in 2019 diversity, equity and awareness (IDEA) challenges facing women and minorities garnered 12 member companies offering discounted services to Council in STEM fields today and showcasing the many extraordinary and accomplished MedTech Committee members, cross collaboration and cross selling where mutual clients exist. The women in Arizona’s tech ecosystem. Led by Chair Diane Smigel, president and goals of the Committee are aimed at providing essential services required for CEO of Palladium IT Advisors, and Council liaison Deborah Zack, senior director Created to bring together executive and product design teams from medical business compliance, reducing cost, recouping time and providing peace of membership services, the committee facilitated three major events in 2019. devices and software, health and bioscience, telemedicine, and healthcare of mind. The first event, hosted and presented by McKesson, featured a fireside chat delivery, the MedTech Committee meets monthly to share best practices and with Kathy McElligott, executive vice president, CIO and CTO at McKesson. The peer-to-peer networking to accelerate individual and collective growth. The The 2019 Committee members included: second event, “Building Diversity and Nurturing Inclusion,” featured diversity 2019 Committee chair positions were held by Sean Gunderson, co-founder expert and national speaker Deb Manning, PhD. The third event featured the of iTether Technologies; James Bates, CEO, chairman & founder of AdviNOW • Full-service printing capabilities by AZ Litho diversity and inclusion journey of four Arizona companies: Avnet, Benchmark, Medical; and Robert Yao, CEO & founder of EpiFinder Inc. The MedTech • Ewaste recycling, disposal and destruction by R3eWaste MST Solutions and Qwick. Committee defines the theme and selects the keynote speakers and panelists for • Business advisory and accounting by Moss Adams the Council’s annual MedTech Conference. In 2019, the MedTech Conference • Payroll and human capital management services by iSolved Women in the Workforce (Tucson) welcomed more than 200 registrants, with keynote presentations from Rick • Human resource employee development and compliance management by Hall, senior director of health innovation at ASU, and Heidi Dohse, senior The year 2019 was a terrific year for Tucson’s Women in the Workforce group. jdhInsights program manager at GoogleHealth, and expert panelists from EpiFinder, Kadima The Committee held three events addressing the work/life cycle of a career Ventures, Catalytic Health Partners, Aesthetics BioMedical, CoupleyFit, AdviNOW • Employee health benefit plans by Banner | Aetna path from early-career to C-level. The focus was on women in industry, with Medical, GlobalMed, CyberMed Commission, Maricopa Integrated Health • Incentive and tax credit analysis and filing solutions by HighPeak Advisors emphasis on career stages, working in a primarily male environment and work/ System, and VIDYO Healthcare Solutions. Staff liaison is Deborah Zack, senior • Commercial liability and risk management by Infinity Insurance Partners life balance. These topics were explored through panel discussions and one-on- membership director. • Retirement plan and administration by UBS Financial/Slavic401k one interviews. Staff liaison is Jamie Neilson, director of operations, Southern Arizona Regional Office. • Telephony and office communication systems by Pacific Office Automation Optics Valley Committee • Web design and media consulting by Nuanced Media Workforce Development + Education Committee The extremely active Optics Valley Committee has assumed leadership within • Sales skills and customer services & negotiation by Sandler Training the optics community statewide to coordinate education, promote innovation, The Council remains committed to helping develop and support a robust, and market the region’s products and technologies. Meeting bimonthly, its aligned education and workforce development ecosystem in Arizona. The members promote the advancement of optics and photonics worldwide. Public Policy Committee Committee was led by co-chairs Cathleen Barton, founder of Cathleen Barton Consulting, and Molly Castelazo, founder of Castelazo Content, and These technologies are integral to a vast array of products ranging from cell The Public Policy Committee supports the Council by advocating for is supported by Council Executive Emeritus Ron Schott and President + CEO phones to medical diagnostics. Committee co-chairs John Dennis and Jack technology issues at the local, state and federal levels. The Committee works Steven G. Zylstra. In 2019, the Committee collaborated with the Council’s Schumann travel internationally on behalf of the optics industry in Arizona, with Public Policy Partners (P3) to monitor the impact that legislation has on the Cybersecurity Committee and the SciTech Institute to promote the aim of as well as work with the Arizona Commerce Authority to showcase member health and growth of Arizona’s technology industry. Jason Bagley at Intel served educating and building Arizona’s technology workforce. products on the exhibit floor at Photonics West, the most important optics and as the committee chair and was supported by Council President + CEO Steven photonics gathering in the nation. The Arizona Optics Pavilion is the centerpiece G. Zylstra and Executive Emeritus Ron Schott. of their effort. In addition, the Committee partnered with the BIO5 Institute at ANNUAL REPORT 2019 The University of Arizona in 2019 to host the second annual Arizona Photonics The Public Policy Committee’s top priorities for 2019 were: Days—two days of technical discussions, business-to-business meetings, and networking to discuss global optics and photonics issues with peers and leaders • Restore the fourth-year funding for career and technical education. in the industry. Staff liaison is Jeff Sales, executive director, Southern Arizona • Appropriately fund the state’s education system, including pre-K, K-12, joint Regional Office. technical education districts, career and technical education, and post- secondary education. • Make changes to the Refundable R&D Tax Credit that make it accessible to more small businesses.

26 27 FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEES BY THE NUMBERS

Finance Committee Investment Committee

The Arizona Technology Council’s Finance Committee monitors The Council’s Investment Committee monitors the investments Grants & Contributions Other Membership the financial activities of the Council and lends guidance when made available to the Council’s Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) 401(k) 2.61% | $45,000 2.95% | $50,778 19.28% | $340,546 necessary. In addition to Council President + CEO Steven G. Zylstra, program participants. With their guidance of the plan, the Council’s members included Michael Guggemos, chief information officer, 401(k) plan continued to increase participation during 2019. The Insight Enterprises; Robert Rasmussen, director, technology strategy, members of the committee were Council President + CEO Steven Honeywell; Eric Lewis, partner, EY; Greg Kertman, vice president, G. Zylstra; Jack Trierweiler, controller (chairman), MSS Business relationship manager, Alliance Bank of Arizona; Jerry Proctor, Transformation Advisory; Jennifer Rojas, CEO, NextJen HR Consulting; Membership president, JVP Strategic Consulting, LLP; and Leland Snook, director, David Brown Wilson, principal owner, DB Wilson LLC; and Debbie 43.44% | $748,202 Arizona Public Service. The Committee meets monthly and lends its Hann, COO, Arizona Small Business Association. Additional advice Programs & Events REVENUE BY SOURCE EXPENDITURES Programs & Events expertise to the economic health of the Council. and information regarding the investments comes from Michael 30.53% | $525,853 Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year 2019 28.72% | $507,347 DiGrazia and Thomas Tenney of UBS, and John Slavic and John Shultz Total Revenue: $1,722,333 Total Revenue: $1,766,548 Executive Committee of Slavic401k. The transition of the Council’s MEP 401(k) funds in Convening the week before scheduled quarterly board meetings, the 2015 to Slavic401k has proven to be a very good choice as they have Administration Executive Committee of the Council helps to shape the content of been very instrumental in fulfilling all the fiduciary and administrative 40.78% | $720,368 the board meetings. The members of the Committee during 2019 responsibilities for the plan. There were 17 participating employers in were Michael Guggemos, chief information officer, Insight Enterprises; the MEP 401(k) program as of the end of 2019 with $19 million in plan Jacque N. Westling, partner, Quarles & Brady; Eric Lewis, partner, EY; assets. David Tuhy, general manager, NSG Software Division, Intel; Michael Sponsorship Public Policy Marketing Hawksworth, president, MSS Business Transformation Advisory; Alex 20.47% | $352,500 5.40% | $95,339 5.83% | $102,948 J. Iuorio, senior vice president, supplier marketing and business development, Avnet; Chad Fogg, operations & logistics manager, Uber Technologies; Eric Miller, principal and co-owner, PADT, Inc.; Kerri Zunkowski, chief people officer, KEAP; and Rebecca Clyde, CEO and co-founder, Botco.ai. Emeritus executive committee members

included Mark Goldstein, president, International Research Center; ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Dan Mazzola, clinical assistant professor, information systems, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University; and Robert Witwer, retired, Aerospace Advanced Technology, Honeywell. Overall, the Executive Committee had strong attendance at every meeting. This team has both diversity of expertise and a strong dedication to seeing the Council move in a positive direction. They work together monitoring the Council’s adherence to its mission. 28 29 PEER GROUPS

Aerospace & Defense CEO Network (Tucson) In its 10th year, the 2019 Tucson CEO Network continued to bring senior business leaders together in a comfortable and confidential atmosphere to discuss business issues specific to member companies, their industry and the local economy as a whole. These executives drawn from an array of noncompetitive companies share valuable experience, insights and advice with other members of the group. Meetings are held on a rotating basis at member companies, where tours are conducted and best practices highlighted. In addition, speakers from government, academia and other industries make presentations to the group at their monthly meetings

2019 Tucson CEO Network Members:

Mary Bailey, Rincon Research Chris Bridgewater, Delta Development Shubhayu Chakraborty, CIS Global Paul DeHerrera, Innovative Avionics Jason Douglas, Tangent Aviation Carlos Fernandez, BF&S Andy Griffis, The Sensor Group Phil Guest, Securaplane Technologies Ryan Hartman, World View Dennis Kenman, Tucson Embedded Systems Patrick Marcus, Marcus Engineering James E. Millerd, 4D Technology Marilyn Speert, TMM Precision Doug Stetson, FreeFall Aerospace Howard N. Stewart, AGM Container Controls Austin Yamada, University Applied Research Corporation ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Darrel Yarbrough, Yarbrough Electronic Sales

Ex Officio Member Stephen Fleming, UA Research, Discovery, and Innovation (Advisor)

Support

Jeff Sales, Arizona Technology Council, Executive Director, Tucson Roberta Miyashiro, Facilitator. 30 31 Arizona SciTech Festival Innovation Councils (RICs) with each other and statewide resources, such as the Council, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona State Parks, Local First Arizona, The Arizona SciTech Festival is a statewide celebration of STEM held annually Arizona Science Center, Arizona State University, 4-H and Arizona libraries. STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS in February and March. Spearheaded by SciTech Institute in partnership with the Council, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Science Center, Arizona To facilitate engagement, RICs offer mini grants to local organizations and Board of Regents, The University of Arizona and Arizona State University, the schools in support of informal STEM learning. To date, 27 mini grant projects Building a Stronger STEM Ecosystem Arizona STEM Ecosystem Arizona SciTech Festival leverages the Arizona STEM Ecosystem’s organizations serving more than 6,095 people have been funded. The Navapache RIC funded from industry, academia, arts, civic, K-12 and the community. Through festivals, SciTech Institute, the partner and foundation of the Arizona Technology Council, Arizona is home to a flourishing STEM industry base, which is expected to grow 48% of the projects, Graham-Greenlee and Verde Valley RICs each funded expos, workshops, conversations, exhibitions, tours, and more throughout works as a guiding catalyst to bring together technology-focused nonprofits, significantly in the next decade. Therefore, it is imperative that Arizona fuel 19%, and Cochise County RIC funded 15%. Projects included participation and Arizona, the SciTech Festival excites and informs Arizonans of all ages on how industry organizations and academic institutions to collaborate on strengthening its talent pipeline to meet demands and position the state as a key economic registration costs for an existing program, materials for use in a new program, STEM will drive our state for the next 100 years. the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) pipeline in leader. Since 2012, the Arizona SciTech Festival (ecosystem)—overseen by the materials for use in an existing program, materials not tied to a specific program, Arizona. Led by Executive Director Dr. Jeremy Babendure, SciTech Institute SciTech Institute and founded by the Council, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and the creation of a new program. accomplishes this by facilitating and funding initiatives that support STEM Arizona Science Center, Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University Promoting STEM education while highlighting its impacts in everyday life, the two-month initiative offers attendees myriad informal education opportunities education, as well as developing and implementing programs that highlight a and The University of Arizona—has built a collaborative network of over 900 NavApache RIC (NAIC) variety of STEM careers and awareness. organizations to promote STEM education and a diverse pipeline of qualified, aimed at building awareness and engagement, including hands-on experiences skilled Arizonans entering higher educational institutions and the workforce. This that provide a new perspective on the prevalence and importance of STEM. Sitting in the northeast quadrant of Arizona, the NAIC team has turned out to Dedicated to creating STEM engagements for everyone in the community, network was officially recognized in 2015 as an inaugural member of the STEM The goal is to inspire Arizonans of all ages to pursue related fields of study and be the early innovator of the RICs. It has an active and diverse representation of SciTech Institute is focused on cultivating an ecosystem of STEM communities Funders Network STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative launched in Denver at the STEM-related careers. In 2019, more than 900 collaborators—including schools, groups, including First Things First, regional chambers of commerce, regional through awareness, connections and empowerment. Due to the expansion of Clinton Global Initiative. businesses and industry associations—worked together to facilitate over 3,000 libraries, a discovery learning center, aeronautical engineers, promotion several of its educational programs beyond Arizona, SciTech Institute works in STEM-based celebrations in more than 80 Arizona cities and towns. These specialists, cooperative extension agents, K-12 educators and community collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Council to support In December 2018, the U.S. National Science & Technology Council’s (NSTC) events drew more than 560,000 attendees from across the state, including college outreach personnel. This team has broadened NAIC’s reach and STEM education across the region and throughout the world. Committee on STEM Education released a five-year STEM education strategic many rural and underserved populations. representation of the region. The NAIC has focused much of its effort in plan for the United States. The plan’s vision is to create a future where all creating multi-generational STEM programs with local libraries and after- SciTech Institute encompasses some of the strongest STEM initiatives in Arizona, Americans will have lifelong access to high-quality STEM education and 2019 Arizona STEM & Innovation Summit school programs for historically underserved areas of the region, including unincorporated settlements and the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Specifically, including the Arizona STEM Ecosystem, Arizona SciTech Festival, Rural Activation the United States will be the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and This statewide conference brings together Arizona’s key stakeholders in they have supported the Show Low Public Library, McNary Unified School and Innovation Network (RAIN), Chief Science Officers program, Science for employment. Among the objectives identified to achieve this vision is fostering business, industry, education, government and the community to share best District, Snowflake Junior High School, St. Johns High School, St. Anthony All, AZ STEM School Community of Practice, and the East Valley STEM Alliance. STEM ecosystems as a pathway to meeting the plan’s goals. In addition, Council practices from the field, experience the latest in Arizona innovation, build unique TM School, Northland Pioneer College, Boys and Girls Club of Round Valley, Jeagers SciTech Institute also supports the Counting Bee and the annual Science Bowl President + CEO Steven G. Zylstra and Arizona Commerce Authority President STEM networks, and discuss opportunities to improve public STEM awareness Robotics Club, the Blue Ridge/University of Arizona 4-H Fab Lab, Experimental for middle and high students. and CEO Sandra Watson were selected by Gov. Doug Ducey to represent the and workforce readiness. More than 1,000 attendees typically are drawn to this Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1044, White Mountain Nature Center and the state for the first state-federal STEM Summit at the White House. annual event, which encompasses more than 50 sessions, over 50 exhibitors, Navapache STEM Connection. and hundreds of networking opportunities. In response to this plan, the SciTech Institute is developing a strategic roadmap Cochise County RIC (CCRIC) for strengthening the state’s ecosystem. The Institute is working with the Rural Activation and Innovation Network (RAIN) SciTech Institute Board of Directors Arizona Commerce Authority, Public Policy Partners and state legislators to The CCRIC has been a model for champions and distributed leadership. Since ensure the Arizona STEM ecosystem embraces and embodies the objectives Rounding out the last year of a four-year National Science Foundation Robert Witwer | Chair, Honeywell (retired) April 2018, the shared leadership team has built upon a solid foundation outlined throughout the NSTC Strategic Plan. The goal is to provide unique Advancing Informal Science Learning grant, the Rural Activation and Innovation

and shifted strategies to include different parts of the region. The team also ANNUAL REPORT 2019 David Alberty | Treasurer, AFS Technologies Network (RAIN) network continues to expand the SciTech Festival to Arizona’s and unprecedented opportunities for enhancing and broadening STEM reviewed and revised its strategic plan, shifting focus from primarily community rural areas and enhance informal STEM programming and support. The four Lorenzo Chavez | Arizona State University programming, encouraging federal investment in the state, engaging more engagement models like robotics and maker spaces to developing stronger, rural communities, and better preparing underrepresented populations regions participating in RAIN—Cochise County (Southeastern Arizona), Graham Angie Harmon | Freeport-McMoRan more meaningful relationships with regional community leaders and organizers and Greenlee counties (Eastern Arizona), the Verde Valley of Yavapai County to fill the state’s current and projected STEM jobs. who can lead community engagement. This includes supporting the Chiricahua Renee Levin | Intel (Central Arizona), and Southern Navajo and Apache counties (White Mountains/ Community Health Centers, Patterson Observatory through the University South Navapache)—have shown that regional science festivals are an exceptional Diana McMahon | Salt River Project Foundation, Copper Queen Library, and Willcox Historic Theater Preservation, strategy for convening business, education, government and community Jeff Unruh | Alerion Capital Group LLC Inc. through its mini grants. stakeholders in STEM collaborations. RAIN is also vitally important to Arizona’s Steven G. Zylstra | Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute comprehensive STEM ecosystem as it connects partners in rural Regional 32 33 STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CONT) Chief Science Officers Initiative Science For All, LLC Arizona Science Bowls A key goal of the CSO program is to place youth squarely in the center of STEM Science For All is a 501(c)(3) Arizona-certified, qualifying charitable organization The Arizona Middle and High School Science Bowls are regional Jeopardy-style promotion, experience and community action, ultimately strengthening the 21st that utilizes the innovative CSO program as a vehicle to support the engagement competitions focused on STEM topics. The events are open to all Arizona and century STEM workforce. The program is modeled after student government of underrepresented, underserved youth to develop employability and technical Nevada middle and high school teams and are held at the ASU West Campus in Verde Valley RIC (VVRIC) with students in grades 6-12 who are elected by their peers. CSOs champion skills through STEM events, job training programs, mentorships, internships partnership with ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, and the interest, engagement and communication of STEM and innovation on and and other STEM activities. This next generation of STEM professionals, science the School of Mathematical and Natural Science. The competitions, nationally The smallest and most populated of the four regions, the VVRIC includes four off campus. Basic programming includes leadership training and planning STEM educators and leaders will drive innovation, solve problems and create facilitated by the U.S. Department of Energy, draw over 14,000 students each towns, several unincorporated settlements and the Yavapai Apache Nation. Of engagement opportunities to ensure they reflect their peers’ interests. CSOs technology never imagined previously.Most importantly, Science For All does year. Regional winners go on to compete at the national event in Washington, the RICs, VVRIC pushed the hardest to stay relevant in the face of structural also streamline schools’ connection to local scientists, STEM professionals and not compete with the public or private school tax credit, the foster care tax D.C. Over the last decade, Arizona Science Bowl events have reached thousands and political challenges. The VVRIC has successfully extended its network organizations, working with these entities to offer their peers and community credit or the Arizona Military Family Relief Fund. To learn more about Science of students and successfully promoted excellence in STEM education while and engagement in the region and forged new partnerships with Sedona and members hands-on experiences that build STEM awareness and workforce For All, visit https://scitechinstitute.org/programs/science-for-all. furthering the cause to build a world-class workforce in Arizona. Solugenix is the Cottonwood economic development councils. The VVRIC also collaborated skills. Collaboratively, CSOs function as a unified cabinet, engaging in local, state sponsor of these events. with Local First Arizona on its rural STEM business outreach program, Science and national STEM conversations to change the perception of STEM (or STEAM Counting Bee Happens Here, engaging Yavapai College and the Verde Valley SciTech planning when the arts are included), transform school and community culture, and 2019 Arizona Middle School Science Bowl Winner: team to create a regional STEM festival. The VVRIC has been successful in The National Counting Bee™ is an annual, fast-paced and exciting competition broaden participation for all students and community members. getting the word out through local TV, radio and newspaper articles, and in which contestants are asked to calculate a broad selection of skip-counting The Davidson Academy of Nevada, Reno leveraging three TV interviews with radio simulcasts to reach more than patterns with a varying degree of difficulty. The competition is open to K-12 Since its inception, the program has experienced significant growth at the state, 4,000 people. To date, VVRIC has supported the Verde River Institute, West students at all public, private, charter and home schools. Created by Scott national and international levels with 797 CSOs engaged in 2019-2020. The 2019 Arizona High School Science Bowl Winner: Sedona School, Camp Verde Dark Sky Committee and the Local First Arizona Flansburg, The Human Calculator® (a nickname given to him by television Arizona cohort consists of 288 CSOs from 124 schools. The remaining CSOs BASIS Chandler, Chandler Foundation. personality Regis Philbin), the Counting Bee’s mission is to help students span the globe in Kenya, Mexico and Kuwait, as well as cohorts in Atlanta; the improve basic arithmetic skills and promote numeracy. Saginaw Bay area of Michigan; five regional hubs across Oregon; San Antonio Graham/Greenlee RIC (GGRIC) and Houston, Texas; western New York; Philadelphia; Northeast Florida; and Teachers register their students and run a school-based competition to identify For the first 18 months, the GGRIC was championed by a lifelong resident and Delaware. top-scoring contestants for the national competition. Competitions include a dean of the local community college district. In May 2018, the director of the 15-second countdown in which “mathletes” race to compute as many numeric Graham County Library took on a more active role in the GGRIC. This led to Organizations and companies supporting and advocating for the CSO answers in a level. For each level, participants are given a random starting a partnership with the high school science teacher from the remote town of program and STEM education include the Council; the Arizona Commerce number then directed to count by a fixed number. A minimum of seven correct Duncan (pop. 800) and the anatomy teacher from Eastern Arizona College to Authority; AccountabilIT; APS; Arizona Board of Regents; Arizona Community answers is needed to proceed to the next level. redirect the RIC’s efforts. In July 2018, these four professionals led the GGRIC Foundation; Arizona Parenting; Arizona Renaissance Festival; Arizona Science in a strategic plan revision to grow their regional network and help target Center; Arizona State University; Bear Essential News for Kids; Cisco; Cox underserved populations and siloed organizations in the region. The GGRIC Communications; Fennemore Craig; Freeport McMoRan; Footprint; Goodwill; has leveraged this plan and its mini grant program to support the Duncan High Green Living Magazine; idloom; Intel; iFly; MAC6; Midwestern University; School STEM Club; Eastern Arizona College, Boys Scouts of America, Coronado ON Semiconductor; PADT; Phoenix Business Journal; State Farm Insurance; District; Eastern Arizona Science (STEM) Initiative; and the Safford City Graham Southwest Airlines; SRP; Tallo; The University of Arizona; University of Advancing County Library. Technology; Univision Contino; USAA; Verizon Foundation; Viasat, Inc.; and Zovio. In addition, the National Science Foundation has provided generous Another important development was a National Science Foundation Advancing support that has enabled SciTech Institute to refine the CSO program’s ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Informal STEM Learning supplement awarded to SciTech Institute to bridge the structure and curriculum, implement mentor training and teacher professional RAIN and Chief Science Officers (CSO) initiatives. This funding supports the development, and develop standards of practice and other guides. development of a CSO cabinet in Cochise County and integration of CSOs into the Cochise RIC. The RIC members see students as important stakeholders in their regional STEM ecosystems and as a way to increase their stakeholder base and connection with the public. As a result, NSF funding has been leveraged to raise an additional $45,000 to support the rollout of a CSO cabinet in the Verde Valley RIC as well. 34 35 Arizona Technology Council Directors

Islamshah Amlani Michael Guggemos Ken McMahon BOARD OF Honeywell Aerospace Insight Enterprises Vonage Business

Fredric Bellamy, Esq. Todd Hardy Irena Milanovic DIRECTORS Carpenter, Hazelwood, Delgado & Arizona State University Office of Wells Fargo Bank Bolen, LLP Knowledge & Enterprise Development

Christine Boles Shashi Jasthi Rick Nielsen Intel Solugenix Cox Communications

Arizona Technology Council Officers + Member-at-Large Dr. David Bolman Chris Johnson Jerry Proctor Mike Hawksworth Executive Committee University of Advancing Technology LaneTerralever JVP Strategic Consulting, LLC MSS Business Transformation Advisory

Chairman of the Board Treasurer Executive Committee Emeritus Rick Crutchley Greg Kertman Venu Raghavan Eric Miller Eric Lewis, CPA Mark Goldstein Iron Mountain Alliance Bank of Arizona Indecomm Global Services PADT Inc. EY International Research Center

Executive Committee Emeritus Stephen Fleming Vice Chairman Secretary ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Drena Kusari Bob Rasmussen Alex Iuorio Jon Talcott Dan Mazzola, Ph.D. The University of Arizona, Office for Lyft Honeywell Avnet Ballard Spahr W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU Research, Discovery, + Innovation

President + CEO Member-at-Large Executive Committee Emeritus Chad Fogg Timothy McDaniel, Ph.D. Calline Sanchez Steven G. Zylstra Rebecca Clyde Robert Witwer Uber Technologies TGen IBM Arizona Technology Council Ideas Collide and Botco.ai Honeywell (Ret.) 36 37 ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY Leland Snook Jacque Westling, Esq. SciTech Institute Staff COUNCIL DIRECTORS (CONT) Michele Roy APS Quarles & Brady, LLP Grant Writer

Don Ruedy Ray Schey Leah Sweet James Winebrenner Jeremy Babendure, Ph.D. Nikki Micale Executive Emeritus, Phoenix Business Journal PayPal CISCO Executive Director Arizona CSO Regional Lead Southern Arizona

Kaci Fankhauser Brocton Rye Ralph Selitto David Tuhy Daman Wood Caillou Pena STEM Ecosystem & CSO Enrollment Marketing and Communications Greenberg Traurig LLP Intel MDSL Government Relations Specialist Coordinator Manager

Enrique Garcia Yakov Sidorin Jeff Unruh David Woody Dee Quintero Max Walsh Signature Event Advisor & STREET Team Quarles & Brady Alerion Capital Group American Express Office Manager Tucson Cabinet Lead Coordinator

Katy Reno Deb Smith Chuck Vermillion Kerri Zunkowski Kelly Greene Steven G. Zylstra, Sc.D. (Hon.) Advanced Technologies Outreach BeyondTrust AccountabilIT Infusionsoft COO + Director of Student Success President + CEO Coordinator

Jill Brownley Deborah Zack Angelica Espinoza Don Rodriguez Director, Marketing + Senior Director, Bookkeeper Editor STAFF Communications Membership Services

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