SACRAMENTO - CompTIA, the world’s leading technology association, has named California State Senator Henry Stern as the 2018 California Tech Champion for his tireless support of the state’s diverse technology industry in the California state legislature.
The Tech Champions award recognizes those legislators who are outstanding advocates for the technology industry in the legislature and have shown consistent support for this vital economic sector. Since 1991, CompTIA has been recognizing state legislators for their contributions to the success of high-technology.
Sen. Stern will be honored at CompTIA’s New Legislator Welcome Reception on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento.
“As a strong supporter of the technology industry, Sen Stern is always willing to ask the tough questions during the critical debates taking place in the legislature,” said Kelly Hitt, CompTIA’s director, state government affairs, California. “His work on behalf of tech businesses translates into the state’s still growing technology workforce. We are pleased to honor Sen. Stern with the 2019 Tech Champion for his ongoing efforts and support of the state’s technology community.”
A sixth-generation Californian with family roots in agriculture and entertainment, Sen. Stern was elected to represent the 27th Senate District, which includes parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, in 2016. A former civics teacher and environmental lawyer, Stern is the first millennial elected to the California State Senate. He enjoys volunteering at his local Boys & Girls Club, hiking, surfing and cooking. Stern is an alumnus of Harvard University and UC Berkeley Law.
“California is the innovation capital of the world, fueled by the ingenuity, passion and precision of our technology workforce,” said Senator Stern. “While challenges remain, our state’s best days lie ahead—and I’m confident that, with principled and credible tech partners, we will realize an economic future that is prosperous, fair and more innovative than ever.”
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the leading voice and advocate for the $1.5 trillion U.S. information technology ecosystem; and the more than 35 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, market research and membership programs, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce.
About CompTIA Public Sector & Advocacy
Through our Public Sector and Advocacy arm, CompTIA champions industry innovation, a skilled workforce and solutions that drive business. We advocate on behalf of a diverse technology sector through public affairs efforts at the federal, state, local and international levels and through exclusive public sector councils. We bridge the tech ecosystem and government impacting all technology companies — from small solution providers and software developers to the world’s largest manufacturers and communications service providers. CompTIA gives eyes, ears and a voice to technology companies, informing them of policy developments – and providing the means to do something about it.
Steve Ostrowski
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
(630) 678 - 8468
sostrowski@comptia.org
Roger Hughlett
Director, Corporate Communications
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rhughlett@comptia.org
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Access Now$2 trillion – Estimated direct economic impact of the U.S. tech industry, representing 8.8% of the national economy.
582,000 – Number of tech business establishments in the U.S.
9.1 million – U.S. net tech employment at the end of 2022.
286,400 – Estimated number of new technology jobs added in the U.S. in 2022.
4.1 million – Number of postings by U.S. employers for tech job openings during 2022.
