Arizona Technology Council Announces Six New Board Members and Todd Bankofier as New Chairman of the Board

Arizona Technology Council Announces Six New Board Members and Todd Bankofier as New Chairman of the Board TEMPE, Arizona Oct. 26, 2005 The Arizona Technology Council today announced the names of six new members of its board of directors and designated Todd Bankofier, VP/GM Arizona operations for Ensynch, as the chairman of the board of directors. The six new members, named for a three-year term beginning Oct. 25, 2005, are: Brian Burns Founder/Partner GVP Investments I, LLC John Cosgrove Principal/Owner Renaissance Executive Forums John Egan Vice President Cox Business Services Darrel Huish CIO Maricopa County Community College District Lora Kerr Director Tolls and Methodologies Motorola Inc., Embedded Communications Computing Dr. Michael N. Kozicki Founder, Chairman & Chief Technology Officer Axon Technologies Corp. "The council is fortunate to attract such exceptional individuals to the board and I know they will significantly benefit our organization," said Ron Schott, interim president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "We are also delighted that Todd Bankofier will be our new chairman of the board. He has been an integral part of the council's success." About The Arizona Technology Council Since its inception in 2002, the Arizona Technology Council has stood as the largest association of technology companies in Arizona, whose shared vision is for the state to be recognized as a top-tier center for technology-based businesses. The council works to carry out this vision by driving partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Arizona's technology community and by representing, supporting and advocating for member companies through initiatives, advocacy, networking and effective communications. The Arizona Technology Council represents 30,000-plus employees at more than 500 of the leading technology companies across Arizona. Represented industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, e-learning, environmental technology, software, Internet applications, semiconductors and telecommunications. For more information, visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.