Arizona Technology Council Promotes Alex Rodriguez to Vice President, Southern Arizona Regional Office

PHOENIX, Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona Technology Council today announced that it has promoted Alex Rodriguez to vice president, Southern Arizona Regional Office, effective immediately. An author, decorated military officer and leading authority on business leadership, well-known native Arizonan Rodriguez began his career with the Council in September, 2012 as the office's director.

"Alex's aptitude and contributions have been invaluable to the Council's leadership team," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council.  "His innovative thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction and growth of our membership in Southern Arizona."

After becoming an Army officer at age 20, Rodriguez obtained his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona. Before receiving his Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, Rodriguez worked at the Arizona State Senate, the United Nations Association in New York, and with the U.S. State Department in El Salvador.

A former Term Member of the New York based Council on Foreign Relations, Rodriguez served as a U.S. Department of Defense International Policy Advisor, Country Director and Special Assistant at the Pentagon.

In the private sector, Rodriguez worked for Raytheon from 2002 thru 2008 when he was recruited by W.W. Grainger to lead, develop and grow their government markets business.  He went on to become founder and managing director of strategic consulting firm Client Attraction Strategy Advisors and co-authored "Counter-Attack, Business Strategies for Explosive Growth in the New Economy" with legendary business development expert Brian Tracy.

Rodriguez will be serving as master of ceremonies at the 2014 Arizona Technology Council Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo on October 15, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Westin La Poloma Resort & Spa in Tucson. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online here.

A frequent speaker and media commentator, Rodriguez was a recent guest on the Buckmaster Show, KVOI AM 1030 on September 24, 2014 and can be heard by visiting http://www.buckmastershow.com/.  

About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona's premier trade association for science and technology companies.  Recognized as having a diverse professional business community, Council members work toward furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. The Arizona Technology Council offers numerous events, educational forums and business conferences that bring together leaders, managers, employees and visionaries to make an impact on the technology industry.  These interactions contribute to the Council's culture of growing member businesses and transforming technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.

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