New Job!

Derick just started a new job that we are excited about! He's the Executive Director of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC). Yes, that's a mouthful. Out of over 70 applicants, Derick was the one they chose. He will be able to do this job while also doing school. I love you and am proud of you, Babe!

Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council

Names New Executive Director

Christiansburg, VA, April 16, 2012 –The Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council (“RBTC”) announced today that it has named Mr. Derick Maggard as its new Executive Director. Mr.

Maggard will be responsible for the management of RBTC and the implementation of its initiatives, concentrating on serving, promoting, and growing the technology industry in the Roanoke - Blacksburg region of Virginia. “We are very pleased to have Derick join the RBTC and take a key leadership role in the Roanoke – Blacksburg region. Derick brings an energy and perspective to the execution of RBTC’s mission that will benefit not only the technology community, but also the region as a whole,” stated Mr. Marty Muscatello, President of the RBTC and CEO of CCS-Inc. He added “He has a breadth of experience that will be valuable to the local technology community and help contribute to our region’s future.” Mr. Maggard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business Management from Southern Virginia University and is currently enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at Virginia Tech. Derick will be welcomed by the RBTC membership and officially take the helm as the Executive Director at the organization’s TechNite Awards banquet on May 10^th at the Hotel Roanoke.

About the Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council

The Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council (“RBTC”) champions the interests of technology-based businesses in the Roanoke - Blacksburg region of Virginia. A member-driven organization, the RBTC’s mission is to serve and promote the technology industry for the purpose of driving prosperity and to champion a climate for the sustainable success of technology-based businesses in the region. RBTC’s members range from small emerging technology businesses to some of the largest employers in the region. The RBTC is a not-for-profit organization and is funded through the support of its members and sponsors. Further information about the Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council is available at www.thetechnologycouncil.com.