FIT CIO named Vice-Chair of GCP Tech Board of Advisors

March 8, 2021

  Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) announced the GCP Tech Board of Advisors and officers for the upcoming year. We're proud to see FIT CSO Fred Franks named Vice-Chair of the advisory board. Formerly known as OHTec, GCP Tech provides strategic guidance and ensures that tech programs, activities, and services are meeting the needs of Northeast Ohio's information technology industry. GCP Tech also focuses on building relationships and a strong technology industry within Northeast Ohio. Fred has been a member of the GCP Tech Board since April 2018 when FIT's former CEO, Micki Tubbs, expanded her role to join the overall GCP Board. FIT has been a member of OHTec since its inception and has had a seat on the board for more than a decade. Fred is excited to help GCP Tech fulfill its mission of supporting the growth of tech in the region. "I believe in the future of technology in our region. Technology has the ability to positively impact jobs, organizations, and our communities to a degree few other sectors can," Fred said. "I hope to see GCP Tech continue to mature as it leads in establishing meaningful affinity groups and collaboration opportunities, partners in building value to economic development & talent, and promotes the achievements of organizations and individuals in the area." The group also hosts an annual GCP Tech Week to support and engage the local tech community through education and networking, as well as recognize local talent through the Best of Tech Awards. Other board members include:
  • Paul Chaffee, Founder of ProgressBook (Chair)
  • Cal Al-Dhubaib, CEO, Pandata
  • Kenneth Atchinson, Associate Professor, Baldwin-Wallace University
  • Alexis Brigeman, Marketing & Community Manager, North Coast Ventures
  • Andy Halko, CEO, Insivia
  • Heather Hall, Entrepreneur in Residence, JumpStart
  • Aja Hardy, Director, gBeta Cleveland
  • Ganesh Iyer, President & Co-Founder, Vertex Computer Systems
  • Jim Laber, President & Co-Founder, AtNetPlus
  • Joe LaMantia, Managing Director, e-Ventus Corporation
  • Brett Lindsey, President & CEO, Everstream
  • Dan McMullen, Partner, Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP
  • John Rathje, VP for IT & CIO, Kent State University
  • Brian Schilf, VP, Information Technology, Avient Corporation
  • Gabriel Torok, CEO, PreEmptive
  • Leon Wilson, Chief of Digital Innovation & CIO, Cleveland Foundation
  • Sue Workman, VP [U]Tech & CIO, Case Western Reserve University
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Michelle Tomallo

Michelle is a co-founder of FIT and has served in many roles during the company’s history—from client services, to account management, to operations. She currently focuses on human resources as Chief People Officer, and is a driving force of the culture at FIT.

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