ITA IoT Council Announces New Advisory Board Members

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - October 03, 2016) - The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) announced today that it has added new Advisory Board positions to its Internet of Things Council.

The IoT Council's mission is to drive advancement of IoT technology, policy and industry, establishing Chicago and the Midwest as an epicenter of IoT. Chicago and the Midwest are in a unique position to be a leader in the Internet of Things evolution. We have a rich history of supporting industries such as manufacturing, software, big data, retail and healthcare, giving the region the experience and knowledge to foster the development of the Internet of Things.

New IoT Council Advisory Board members include:

Matthew Jennings
Regional President - Americas, Bosch Software Innovations

Steven Loving
Representing Chicago IoT Meetup; Vice President of Sales, ThingLogix, Inc.

Chuck Medhurst
President and General Manager, BMW Technology

Adebayo Onigbanjo
Director of Marketing, Zebra Technologies

Kyla Williams
Interim Executive Director, Smart Chicago Collaborative

"Having launched in early 2015, we felt it was important to add new perspectives and new insights to the IoT Council Board," said Fred Hoch, CEO, ITA. "We are excited to have such industry-leading IoT companies and organizations represented on the IoT Council Advisory Board."

About ITA
The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) scales Illinois tech companies. With innovative resources that allow members to collaborate with each other, build their talent networks and elevate their local and national presence, ITA is the region's strongest advocate for fostering innovation and growth. Founded in 2005 and supporting 500-plus growth-stage tech companies, ITA has a rich history of driving the business forward. For more information, visit illinoistech.org, follow @ITAbuzz on Twitter or find us on LinkedIn.