New Face To Lead Greater Alpharetta Technology Network

ALPHARETTA, GA -- The Greater Alpharetta Tech Network, a nonprofit association whose mission is to foster community and connection among the area's 900-plus technology companies, has announced the appointment of GATN’s new officers for 2017.

GATN has named Amy Hill, vice president of Scientific Games, as its new president for 2017. Hill, whose tenure begins Jan. 1, will take over for GATN's founder and outgoing President Karen Cashion, who announced this fall her intention to retire as president at the end of the 2016.

Cashion, who has been named chairman of GATN, will be managing the transition and provide support to Hill as she assumes her new role.

"Since its launch, GATN has rapidly grown to become the leading local technology organization serving the North Fulton and South Forsyth tech corridor," Cashion noted. "Amy Hill will be a tremendous asset in leading GATN as it works to connect and serve our members and our local tech community.”

The Greater Alpharetta Tech Network serves companies in Alpharetta, north Fulton and south Forsyth counties.

Throughout her 28-year career, Hill has remained passionate about promoting STEM careers and is active in multiple organizations that help inform new generations about the exciting possibilities in this field. As vice president of the Digital Content Studio at Scientific Games, Lottery Group, Hill leads a software development and design team responsible for creating a portfolio of promotional web sites, online loyalty programs, interactive games, and mobile applications. Hill was recently named a finalist for Women of the Year by Women in Technology.

“I am very excited to serve as president of GATN and further our mission to engage and unite the tech community," Hill stated. "There are many more opportunities ahead for enhancing thought leadership and idea exchange in this thriving area. I look forward to continued growth of the organization as we bring more companies, executives and technologists together.”

GATN’s Board of Directors represents different technology sectors in the greater Alpharetta area. Board members chart GATN’s strategy and assist in implementing GATN’s initiatives.

GATN has also appointed the following additional new officers for 2017:

• Susan O'Dwyer, vice president (Director of Business Development at Habif, Arogeti & Wynne)
• Carl Davis, secretary (Shareholder at Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC)
• Nathan Ottinger, treasurer (Senior Vice President at Atlantic Capital Bank)

For more details on GATN, visit https://gatnconnect.org.

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