AVONDALE, LA – As part of the ongoing Prosper Jefferson seminar series, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the JEDCO Conference Center, 701A Churchill Parkway, in Avondale, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., on protecting business assets. Four tech experts will share their thoughts on how to better secure important information and data in the Cloud.
Topics will include:
• Defining the cloud – Why businesses use it and why it's important to understand
• Understanding Data Centers – What are they and how do they work?
• Protecting business assets in the cloud
• Business continuity
• Disaster recovery
• Cyber Insurance
Speakers will include:
• Brian Gardner, Level 3 Communications
Gardner is a Security Evangelist with Level 3 Communications. Gardner has extensive experience in the physical and logical security realms. He currently focuses on partnering with Level 3 customers in developing and deploying robust programs. Prior to his current role, Gardner managed the Level 3 enterprise security team, responsible for protecting the Level 3 corporate environment.
• Delous Smith, My IT
With nearly 20 years in the communications and technology industry, Smith is a seasoned professional with a successful track record. He began his career in the telecommunications industry during the deregulation of business phone services. In 2010, he moved into the complex world of technology sales and has become a trusted adviser for many business executives.
Smith works for My IT, a premier technology consulting firm and winner of the 2016 Jefferson Chamber Innovator of the Year. My IT is also recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in the country and the recipient of the Inc. 5000 Award from Inc. Smith is a graduate of Leadership Jefferson and has been a member of the Jefferson Chamber since 1998. He recently received Ambassador of the Quarter and is active on multiple committees.
• Richard Haney, FOGO Data Centers
Haney founded FOGO Data Centers in 2010 and currently serves as President and COO. Haney manages and directs facility operations and expansion, overseeing data center design, construction, and connectivity. A true entrepreneur, Haney has owned and operated a number of companies, including a mass litigation consulting company, a mechanical HVAC company as well as a commercial construction and development company. His expertise in mechanical, electrical, and construction systems has allowed him to build economical world-class facilities that, since inception, have never been compromised. His experience is paramount in geographical expansion to optimize physical growth opportunities. Haney is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology (B.B.A. in Management and Finance).
• Ryan Daul, Daul Insurance Agency
Daul is an insurance Producer and Vice-President for Daul Insurance Agency. Daul’s goal as a Producer is the same as every other Daul Insurance Agency employee's goal: to do what is best for the customer at all times. This is the primary focus of every transaction that occurs in the agency.
Daul began working for Daul Insurance Agency in 2002 after graduating from Loyola University. He became licensed as a P&C Producer in 2003. Daul graduated from Tulane's MBA program in 2009. He received his CPCU designation in 2015.
Daul has served or is currently serving on the following boards: Independent Agents of Greater New Orleans – Board Member; Professional Insurance Agents – Governmental Committee Member/ Board Member 2016; Timberlane Country Club – Board Member (2009-2011); Jefferson Chamber of Commerce – Board Member; Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry (PABI) – Board Member; and GNO, Inc. Nextgen council 2016.
JEDCO is the economic development organization for the parish with the main objective of attracting, growing, and creating new business in the area. JEDCO's mission is to proactively influence the economy through the retention and creation of quality jobs, entrepreneurship and investment in Jefferson Parish. Located in the growing Churchill Technology & Business Park, JEDCO is home to a business incubator for early-stage ventures and it also operates a state-of-the-art Conference Center.
The Jefferson Chamber is the leading voice for Jefferson Parish's business community. As a non-profit, membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. The Chamber's mission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Four-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was award the 2013 Chamber of the Year Award by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in the Large Chamber Category.
The Prosper Jefferson seminar is free and open to the public.
