The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that its 4th Annual Executive Online Auction will go live Monday, August 11 through the TAG website. The event is a unique online fundraiser that auctions the time of high-level executives in support of TAG’s activity across the state. Bidders are encouraged to register now via the TAG website (http://www.tagonline.org/events/executive-online-auction/) , as bidding spots are limited. 

During the auction, individuals initiate bids online for the chance to take a prominent executive out to one-on-one lunch meetings.  “The Georgia technology community values and benefits from one-on-one interactions,” says Tino Mantella, TAG President and CEO. “This program offers access to seasoned professionals for the opportunity to and gain critical insights.” The Executive Online Auction concludes Friday, August 15. 

This year, Bidders will have the opportunity to secure access with some Georgia’s leading executives including:

•    John Trainor, CIO at Aaron's 
•    Thomas Ventulett, CEO at Airo Wireless 
•    David Dabbiere, COO at AirWatch 
•    Al Cochran, CFO at Amendia Inc & Vivex Inc
•    Glenn Lurie, President Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships at AT&T 
•    Dallas Clement, CFO at Autotrader.com 
•    Andrew Hamilton, CIO at Cardlytics 
•    Kristin Koepenick, SVP Finance at Cardlytics 
•    Carrie Wheeler, Former COO at Cbeyond 
•    Dan Candeto, CIO at The Coca-Cola Company 
•    Jamie Walker, CFO at Elavon 
•    Andy Bodea, COO at Equifax 
•    Barry McCarthy, President Financial Services at First Data
•    Dennis Story, EVP & CFO at Manhattan Associates 
•    Bill VanCuren, CIO at NCR 
•    Joe Drouin, CIO at Pulte 
•    Will Alexander, VP of Information Systems at RaceTrac 
•    Kenneth Coleman, SVP & amp; CIO at Southern Company 
•    Bart Wood, VP, Enterprise Planning & Strategic Support at Southern Company 
•    Guyton Cochran, EVP & CFO at Southwire 
•    Richard Nelli, COO at Streamline Health 
•    John Baumstark, CEO at Suniva 
•    Steve Hamilton, Area Director of Business Distribution at Verizon Wireless
•    Teri McEvily, VP, Finance at Vonage Business Solutions 
•    Bryson Koehler, CIO at The Weather Channel  

To access the Online Auction please visit: http://www.tagonline.org/events/executive-online-auction/