Michael Cohn, Co-founder of Cloud Sherpas, Joins Rural Sourcing Inc. Board of Directors
ATLANTA, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural Sourcing Inc. (RSI), the leading provider of US-based IT outsourcing services, today announced that Michael Cohn has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Cohn co-founded Cloud Sherpas in 2008. As a member of the senior leadership team he was responsible for global marketing and helping scale the business to more than 1,100 employees before its purchase by Accenture in 2015.
"Michael's marketing and entrepreneurial experience will be a great asset for RSI as we continue to grow and position the company as a cost-competitive alternative for offshore technology services," said Monty Hamilton, chief executive office at Rural Sourcing Inc. "His success in developing and leading companies with cloud-based solutions into successful global organizations as well as his marketing technology background will add a unique and guiding perspective."
Cohn was recently named Managing Director at Techstars Atlanta. He also serves as a mentor at Atlanta Tech Village and advises several startups, including Terminus, Groundfloor and Storj. He is on the Board of Directors at Venture Atlanta and is an advisor to the Emory Impact Investing Group. Cohn received a bachelor's degree in biology from Binghamton University and a master's degree in marketing from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.
"RSI's model of bringing technology jobs back to the United States is one that I'm really excited to champion," said Michael Cohn. "The impact this organization has on local economies and communities is huge and I look forward to helping it grow and become even more successful in years to come."
About Rural Sourcing Inc.
Rural Sourcing Inc. (RSI) is changing the IT outsourcing experience with a cost effective, agile approach to software development, support and maintenance of critical business and cloud applications. By providing an alternative to offshore outsourcing, RSI eliminates the obstacles of time zones, distance, language, and geopolitical risks. With development centers strategically located throughout the United States, RSI leverages untapped, highly skilled IT resources in tier two and three cities to provide world-class solutions for Fortune 1000 clients across various industries including pharmaceutical, healthcare, hi-tech, and consumer & retail goods. For more information, visit www.ruralsourcing.com.
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