(Individual Honors)
Alan Alper, Cognizant Technology Solutions
Doug Anter, Compuware Covisint
Ann Bailey, Citrix
Jessica Cassady, CA, Inc.
Erika Delgado, Parasoft Corporation
Tammie Dodson, ADTRAN
Michael Gallant, EMC Corporation
Carina Ganias, Jenzabar, Inc.
Mary Hall, IBM Software Group
Jamie Holloway, TESSCO Technologies
Lindsey Jones, Entrust, Inc.
Patti Juric, HID Global
Traci King, Fujitsu Network Communications
Ryan Lowry, NetApp
Terri Molini, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Lynn Newman, Avaya
John Noh, Brocade
Kristalle Ward, Riverbed Technologies
Leslie White, McKesson Provider Technologies
Neil Wu Becker, PR Manager, Cisco
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Alan Alper, Editorial Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions
Alan Alper has spent nearly 30 years as a journalist, analyst, and marketing communications specialist covering the technology space. As editorial director for Cognizant, a global IT, consulting, and BPO services company headquartered in Teaneck, N.J., Alper oversees corporate publication relations for the Americas, thought leadership, and online community.
Previously, Alper directed online editorial operations at Managing Automation and spent six years at Gomez, Inc., an Internet performance benchmarking/advisory services firm in Waltham, MA, where he managed content creation, licensing, and PR. Before that he spent eighteen years at Computerworld (as News and Magazines Editor), Computer Systems News (Executive Editor), and Computer Industry Daily (as a founding member of Esther Dyson's editorial team).
"In a business where you only receive feedback when you mess something up, it's nice to be recognized for a job well done."
Doug Anter, Public and Analyst Relations Manager, Compuware Covisint
Doug Anter has been with Compuware for 10 years where he drives public and analyst relations for the company's fastest growing division, Covisint, a cloud computing pioneer for the automotive and healthcare industries. Previous to Compuware/ Covisint, he cut his PR teeth with work at multiple agencies and political campaigns in metro Detroit and southeast Michigan. Anter earned his M.A. in communication and has taught PR at the graduate level.
"PRSourceCode's Top Tech Communicators recognition is important since it validates Covisint's commitment to responsive and responsible editorial practices. In spite of all of the other communication and messaging options available today, journalists still continue to overwhelmingly drive the nation's news agenda. Covisint, as a year-over-year Top Tech Communicator, will continue to earn their trust as a valued resource -every day."
Ann Bailey, Senior Manager of Public Relations, Citrix Online
Ann Bailey is senior manager of public relations for Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS). In this role, she shapes, manages, and implements strategic communications programs for Citrix Online's award-winning products for Web-based remote access, collaboration, and tech support. Bailey works closely with the company's U.S. and international teams to plan and orchestrate media relations for product launches and key initiatives.
"I am honored to be recognized by esteemed journalists from the tech and business sectors as a Top Tech Communicator. Much of the credit goes to the editors, reporters, and correspondents who served as invaluable role models during my years as a news and feature journalist for some of the nation's leading print and broadcast institutions."
Jessica Cassady, Vice President, Communications, CA, Inc.
Jessica Cassady has more than 15 years of communications/public relations experience. She joined CA, Inc. in 2004 and is vice president of communications. In the late 1990's, Cassady formally entered the technology sector by helping to establish Verticalnet as a bellwether business-to-business Internet company. She later joined Hill & Knowlton providing media relations and strategic communications support for Hewlett-Packard and American Management Systems. Cassady started her public relations career at Golin/Harris working on the McDonald's account. She then spent several years in-house at Rosenbluth International, a travel management company later acquired by American Express, and as a publicist at QVC.
Erika Delgado, Public Relations and Partnership/Alliances Manager, Parasoft Corporation
Erika Delgado is the Public Relations and Partnership/Alliances Manager for Parasoft Corporation, a provider of software solutions and services that help organizations deliver better business applications faster. In this role, she manages media and partner relations as well as oversees specialized PR campaigns promoting Parasoft solutions within targeted organizations. Delgado is a hands-on leader who is highly-regarded for her determination, fast-learning, and ability to clearly communicate the real value of highly-technical material. Prior to her work in public relations, she was involved in customer relationship management, marketing campaign development, and events management. Delgado has been with Parasoft since 2001.
Tammie Dodson, Public Relations Manager, ADTRAN
Tammie Dodson is a veteran public relations professional with 20 years experience in public relations and communications. As the public relations manager for ADTRAN, Inc., she is responsible for the development and execution of the company's global public relations program. Dodson's work encompasses all aspects of the public relations program ranging from media relations to publications and special events to crisis communication and employee relations. In addition to telecommunications, she worked in a number of sectors including transportation, defense, and non-profit. Dodson is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the Public Relations Council of Alabama, where she is currently a member of the board of directors. She has been recognized with numerous honors and awards and has been named as a Senior Public Relations Practitioner. Dodson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The University of Alabama. Dodson is married to Joe Dodson of Huntsville, Alabama and has two daughters.
"It is a great honor to be recognized by PRSourceCode. As a PR professional, you spend a great deal of time nurturing relationships. This honor is indicative of how important those relationships are to our counterparts in the media."
Carina Ganias, Manager of Public Relations, Jenzabar, Inc.
As the manager of public relations at Jenzabar, Inc., Carina Ganias is responsible for creating and executing a national media relations campaign that positions Jenzabar as a leading provider of software and services in the higher education industry. Previously, she held positions in internal and external communications, events, and marketing within the financial industry. With a Marketing degree from the University of Miami and marketing communications experience, Ganias utilizes her background to help build awareness of the company by applying consistent and effective messages across multiple communication channels, including trade publications, the national business press, online news sources, and social media platforms.
"Our communications goal at Jenzabar is to showcase thought leadership and best practices in leveraging software, and to promote innovative usage of our technology at our client institutions. We place a strong emphasis on the success of our clients. We view media as an avenue not solely to promote Jenzabar, but to provide valuable information to the industry, and our tactic is to help reporters gather accurate and timely details to cover a story. I am honored to be recognized as one of the Top Tech Corporate Communicators by PRSourceCode and the IT journalism community."
Mary Hall, Software Group Channels Marketing Manager, IBM
Mary Hall is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in the high-tech industry. She has worked in a wide array of marketing and communications positions at enterprise software companies as well as at Internet start-ups. As a marketing manager at IBM, she is at the forefront of Web 2.0 technologies and social networking sites. Hall has won many awards for e-Marketing (Marketing Sherpa, SNCR, and Marcom Awards) for her work at IBM. Hall's work includes writing the IBM Collaborate to Partner blog, which is read by press, analysts, and IBM Business Partners from around the world.
"I'm delighted to be recognized by PRSourceCode and the journalism community with this honor. This is one of the highlights of my career!"
Lindsey Jones, Analyst Relations Specialist & Public Relations, Entrust, Inc.
Lindsey Jones has been providing writing, media tracking, and press release distribution for Entrust Inc. since 2007. Prior to joining Entrust, she pursued her Bachelor of Art Degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations at the University of Texas San Antonio while concurrently interning at inHousePR, one of San Antonio's elite public relations firms. In 2007, Jones was able to combine her public relations knowledge and enthusiasm for politics in a volunteer position as Campaign Coordinator for the Bexar County Constable, Precinct 3 election.
Traci King, Marketing Communications Manager, Fujitsu Network Communications
Traci King, marketing communications manager for Fujitsu, is responsible for developing solutions-driven programs. Previously, she served as director, marketing, for Zyterra; senior manager, marketing communications, for Chorum Technologies; plus various positions with Samsung Telecommunications America and Ericsson. King received a BA in Communications from the University of Texas at Arlington and is an IEEE ComSoc officer.
Ryan Lowry, Product PR Manager, NetApp
Ryan Lowry has been at NetApp for nearly two years as the product PR manager. In this role, he is primary lead for various Product PR program activities and initiatives. Lowry is responsible for overseeing execution of the global Product PR plan to help drive NetApp technology leadership and innovation in the marketplace. Prior to NetApp, he worked for over eight years on the agency side at Weber Shandwick and Porter Novelli, serving on a variety of marquee technology and consumer accounts like HP, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Wells Fargo, and PeopleSoft.
Terri Molini, Senior PR Manager, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Terri Molini is a seasoned public relations and investor relations professional with more than 18 years of experience in corporate, product, developer, and partner media relations. Molini is well established in developer, open source, enterprise software, and emerging technologies with proven experience managing international and domestic press, event coordination, and executive support.
"I am honored and blown away to have been recognized for doing something that I simply love to do. The communications industry is a closely knit group where we all strive to assist each other to create interesting and impactful news for our customers. I am blessed to have the deep friendships, which have developed and grown stronger throughout the years."
Kristalle Ward, Senior Manager of Public Relations, Riverbed Technology
Kristalle Ward has more than seven years of public relations experience in the technology industry. She is currently the senior manager of public relations at Riverbed Technology, where she manages the public relations program for the Americas. Prior to joining Riverbed, Kristalle worked at SHIFT Communications, where she led PR programs for enterprise software and consumer companies, including RSA Conference, Shimano, and Claria. Kristalle graduated from San Jose State with a degree in Public Relations.
Leslie White, Vice President, Public Relations, McKesson Provider Technologies
Leslie White is vice president of public relations and communications for McKesson Provider Technologies (MPT), part of San Francisco-based McKesson Corporation. She provides leadership for MPT's employee and executive communications, customer communications, and PR/media relations using a variety of media, from traditional to Twitter. With 18+ years at McKesson working in the healthcare IT sector, White and her team specialize in collaborating with internal and external customers to help communicate complex topics clearly and concisely. White is a graduate of the University of Georgia.
"At McKesson, we are passionate about helping our healthcare customers improve quality, safety, and efficiency at a time when those qualities have never been more important. It is an exciting time to be in healthcare IT with a company that can truly make a difference, and it's an honor to be recognized by PRSourceCode for the work we're doing to get the message out."
Neil Wu Becker, PR Manager, Cisco
Neil Wu Becker leads PR for Cisco's data center, virtualization, cloud computing, routing/switching, and security businesses. Much of the inspiration for his PR strategies, global campaigns, and media relations approach stems from his experience at three of the nation's top-20 newspapers. Before entering corporate communications, Becker was a sportswriter/editor at Newsday, The San Francisco Chronicle, and the Oakland Tribune. He was executive editor for SportsUniversity.com, a college sports magazine, and is an alum of the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund. Becker still freelances, giving him an outlet to tackle the tech PR blitz and his sportswriting passion.
"The relationship between media and PR professionals is always a delicate one built on trust and respect. As we all know, that rapport can be strengthened at times and tested at others. However, through it all, the relationship can never be taken for granted. To be acknowledged by the media community is an honor. Being part of a world-class PR organization at Cisco - which takes this 'relationship' very seriously - provides a solid foundation for fostering strong ties with media. As a result, this award is really one shared on behalf of my teammates and management. I look forward to representing Cisco and working with reporters and editors in the future to ensure that relationship remains as strong as ever."
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