SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 29, 2012) - AIS (American Internet Services), a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and connectivity services, today announced its chief executive officer, Tim Caulfield, has joined the Board of Trustees for the San Diego & Hawaii Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) where he will help spearhead fundraising efforts. Caulfield brings extensive experience, having served as a board member, president of the Orange County and Inland Empire Chapter, and at the national level as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society from 2002 to 2008.
Over the years, Caulfield has been an active participant in the Leukemia Cup Regatta event sponsored by the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club off Newport Beach. In 2011, his sailboat, the S/V Antara, won its class and he received top honors for funds raised (over $25,000).
"We feel quite honored to have Tim Caulfield join our Board of Trustees," said Kathlene Seymour, executive director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -- San Diego/Hawaii Chapter. "We will count on his senior leadership and fundraising skills tremendously as we focus efforts on growing our chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society."
"Having firsthand knowledge of the impact of blood cancers, I want to do everything I can to help support the efforts of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society," said Tim Caulfield, chief executive officer at AIS. "I look forward to getting involved on a number of levels including raising the profile of the San Diego Leukemia Cup Regatta (LCR)."
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
Local Chapter Information: The San Diego / Hawaii Chapter is located at 9150 Chesapeake Drive Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123.
About American Internet Services
American Internet Services (AIS) is an enterprise-class data center, cloud and managed services company known for its robust network, security and solutions engineering capabilities that help companies get the most out of their information technology initiatives. AIS operates secure, SSAE 16-compliant facilities in Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, providing geographical diversity and redundant connectivity to create effective business continuity solutions. Expanding its portfolio into cloud services, AIS provides enterprise-grade, highly scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) alongside traditional managed services (load balancing, security and archiving). By maintaining a focus on leading-edge technologies, AIS has become a recognized leader in delivering cloud strategies for the Bioinformatics and Life Sciences industries. In business for over 20 years, AIS is privately held -- backed by Seaport Capital, Viridian Investments, and DuPont Capital Management. For more information, visit www.americanis.net or call (866) 971-2656.
Contact Information:
For more information, contact:
Brian Wood
Vice President, Marketing
AIS (American Internet Services)
(858) 576-4272 x110
Annie Gladue
Jedemi Communications for AIS
415-302-8990