Technology Association of Georgia Welcomes Newest Team Member

ATLANTA, GA, October 01, 2010 (Press-News.org) The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced today that Katie Sewell has been hired as the Associate Director of Business Services for the organization. In this role, Sewell will assist TAG Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Directors in the overall effective operations of TAG. The Associate Director of Business Services will also have responsibilities for working with the Director of Professional Development to implement TAG's training program and manage effective communications by providing communications support for various events and initiatives.

"We are extremely pleased to have Katie on the growing TAG team. With nearly 11,000 members, The strategic addition of staff is critical to our ability to provide quality customer service," says Tino Mantella, President of TAG. "Katie is a fine addition to our strong team. Ultimately, TAG is striving to make Georgia one of the top 5 technology states in the USA. Georgia, with the help of TAG and our many partners, is well-positioned for this goal."

Sewell's most recent experience includes working on a Georgia Congressional campaign where she served as the Press Secretary. In this role, she helped facilitate communication between the media and the campaign staff by developing and updating the campaign website and social media sites, developing press releases and assisting in fundraising and event planning efforts.

Sewell has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a focus in Media Studies from Kennesaw State University.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry. TAG provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving, and also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 27 special interest groups, or societies, including Women in Technology (WIT). Additionally, TAG's charitable arm, the TAG Education Collaborative, is focused on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at http://www.tagonline.org or at http://www.TAGthink.com, the community technology network of our nonprofit networking organization.

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support its members by generating opportunities for personal, professional and business growth. By forging strategic alliances, TAG serves as a primary catalyst to foster a rich environment for economic development in Georgia's technology community. TAG is made up of over 10,500 members representing technology leaders from over 1,400 Georgia-based companies, affiliated technology and business organizations. TAGthink is the TAG's community website.