About Us
Board of Directors
Tech 2020 is a not for profit, public-private partnership governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. These Directors share a common interest: utilizing the unique technology capabilities of East Tennessee to create new businesses, new jobs, and setting the stage for future economic growth.
2016 Board Officers
Mr. David Bradshaw, Executive Vice President of Client Services
CapitalMark Bank & Trust
Technology 2020
Board Members
Dr. Suresh Babu, UT/ORNL Governor’s Chair on Advanced Manufacturing
University of Tennessee
Mr. Thomas Ballard, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Pershing, Yoakley & Associates, P.C.
Ms. Teri Brahams, Executive Director, Economic & Workforce Development
Pellissippi State Community College
Mr. Jim Campbell, President
East Tennessee Economic Council
Mr. Chris Clark, Sr. Director, Strategic Program Development
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
Ms. Teresa Duncan, Vice President Workforce Development & Student Affairs
Roane State Community College
Mr. Parker Hardy, President
Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Patrick Hunt, CEO
Fiveworx
Mr. Martin Keller, Associate Laboratory Director of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mr. Roger Kiger, Chief Manager & Investment Advisor Representative
Visionary Horizons Wealth Management
Mr. Chris Mainini, VP Innovations & Quality
Radio Systems Corporation
Dr. Lee Martin, Clinical Professor
University of Tennessee
Mr. Joe Matteo, President
ProNova Solutions, LLC
Dr. Stacey Patterson, President
University of Tennessee Research Foundation
Ms. Rhonda Rice, Executive Vice President
Knoxville Chamber
Dr. James Roberto, Interim Deputy Director for Science & Technology
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mr. Tom Rogers, Director of Industrial & Economic Development Partnerships
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Fred Tompkins, Distinguished Professor of Biosystems Engineering, Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development
University of Tennessee
Mr. Mark Watson, City Manager
City of Oak Ridge
Mr. Ken Woody, President
Innova
Mr. Keith Bissell, Former Commissioner
Tennessee Public Service Commission
Member Emeritus
Dr. Pete Craven, Chairman
AllMeds
Member Emeritus
