[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 113 (Thursday, July 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1476-E1477]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SALUTING THE 2010 TECH TITANS FINALISTS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 
finalists for the 2010 Tech Titans Awards presented by Metroplex 
Technology Business Council, the largest technology trade association 
in Texas. At the 10th annual Tech Titans gala this August, the 2010 
winners will be announced in categories designed to showcase the most 
cutting-edge technologies and the brightest talent emerging from the 
North Texas region. The event will also reveal the rankings of the 2010 
Titan Fast Tech, which lists the fastest-growing DFW technology 
companies based on percentage of revenue growth over the last year and 
the last 5 years.
  Founded in 1994, the Metroplex Technology Business Council, MTBC, is 
a non-profit organization composed of approximately 300 members that 
include technology businesses and providers from across the DFW 
Metroplex. The MTBC produces numerous events, including the Management 
in High-Tech Luncheon Series, the Technical Luncheon Series, Tech Week 
in Austin and the Tech Titans and Fast Tech Awards.
  The MTBC is a shining example of the face of the future for Texas. 
Make no mistake, the MTBC is making great things happen for the Lone 
Star State--and the world.
  In addition to the MTBC, supporters of the Tech Titans Awards and 
Fast Tech event include PricewaterhouseCoopers, TechAmerica, Deloitte, 
Dallas Business Journal, BKD, LLP, Time Warner Cable Business Class, 
GSCS Inc., Farstar Inc., and AVMG.
  Congratulations to all finalists. Thank you for your hard work and 
commitment to excellence. I salute you.
  The 2010 Tech Titans Finalists' names and categories follow:
  Corporate CEO Award: Valerie Freeman, BravoTECH, Dallas, TX; Suri 
Gurvenda, Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc., Irving, TX; Dale Sohn, 
Samsung Telecommunications America, Richardson, TX; Charlie Vogt, 
Genband, Plano, TX.
  Emerging Company CEO Award: Andres Ruzo, Link America, Inc., Rowlett, 
TX; Devender Aerrabolu, American Unit, Frisco, TX; Bettina Bennett, 
WhichBox Media, LLC, Dallas, TX; Shama Kabani, The Marketing Zen Group, 
Carrollton, TX.
  Corporate Horizon Award: D4D Technologies, Richardson, TX; Entrust, 
Dallas, TX; Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., Richardson, TX; 
Genband, Plano, TX.
  Emerging Company Horizon Award: GlobeRanger Corporation, Richardson, 
TX; HealthPoints, Inc., Dallas, TX; MicroTransponder, Inc., Dallas, TX; 
Revere Security, Dallas, TX.
  Technology Innovator Award: Drs. Caddedu, Scott, Fernandez, & Bergs, 
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Arlington, TX; Yves Chabal, University 
of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX; Will Rosellini, MicroTransponder, 
Inc., Dallas, TX; Steve Wallach, Convey Computer, Richardson, TX.
  Technology Advocate Award: Matt Blanton, StarTech Early Ventures, 
Richardson, TX; Gabriella Draney, Tech Wildcatters, Dallas, TX; Robert 
Scott, Scott & Scott, Dallas, TX; North Texas RCIC, Dallas, TX.
  Technology Adopter Award: City of Richardson Animal Shelter, 
Richardson, TX; Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Irving, TX; The Heart 
Hospital at Baylor Plano, Plano, TX; Top Golf, Dallas, TX.
  Community Hero Award: Wanda Gass, Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX; Suri 
Gurvendra, Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc.,

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Irving, TX; Lin O'Neill, Futures Consulting, Dallas, TX; Nina Vaca-
Humrichouse, Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc., Dallas, TX.
  Tech Titan of the Future--University Level: Caruth Institute for 
Engineering Education, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX; Geo 
Jeffrey NanoExplorers Program, University of Texas at Dallas, 
Richardson, TX; UT Dallas Innovation Opportunity Camp, University of 
Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX; UNT Summer Robocamp for Girls, 
University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
  Tech Titan of the Future--High School Level: Joanne Blast, Lake 
Highlands High School, Richardson ISD; Kevin Cieszkowski, Richardson 
Berkner STEM Academy, Richardson ISD; Aaron Hampshire, Parish Episcopal 
School, Addison, TX; Alisa Salvans, Richardson High School, Richardson 
ISD.

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