Washington, D.C., – CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global technology industry, has named Steve Kidera senior director of communications and public affairs. Kidera will lead strategic communications and outreach for the association’s federal, state and international advocacy efforts.
“We are excited to bring on someone with Steve's wealth of experience to help communicate our message and advocate for our members and industry,” said Cinnamon Rogers, executive vice president for public advocacy, CompTIA. “Steve is a proven communicator who will help CompTIA advance key messaging and policy priorities to multiple audiences across the country.”
Kidera has more than 15 years of experience within the technology and media industries. Most recently, Kidera served as director of corporate communications for TEGNA Inc., a media company that owns local television stations across the country. He helped advance the company’s strategic communications initiatives to internal and external audiences. Kidera joined the company under Gannett Co., Inc and helped lead communications during the separation of their television and print properties.
Kidera also served in various communications roles at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) where he developed and executed communication plans for CTA’s member and policy divisions. He also oversaw the association’s broadcast and media opportunities. Before joining CTA, Kidera worked for several years as a news producer for a local television station in Wilmington, NC.
“CompTIA is the voice in Washington, D.C. and in state capitals across the country advocating for policies and technology that make our lives better,” said Kidera. “I’m thrilled to join such a great team and help them highlight the important work they’re doing to help drive the IT industry forward.”
Kidera is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. He lives in McLean, VA with his wife, Katie, their two young children, daughter, Rory, and son, Connor, and their dog, Bogey.
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the more than 50 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, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce. Visit www.comptia.org to learn more.
About CompTIA Public Sector & Advocacy
CompTIA supports policies that positively impact the ability of the IT industry to develop, manufacture, and sell solutions in the global marketplace. We work to promote investment and innovation, market access, effective cybersecurity, consistent privacy regulation, streamlined procurement, and research and development. As the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications, we also support efforts to promote a well-trained technical workforce. Visit www.comptia.org to learn more.
Steve Ostrowski
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
(630) 678 - 8468
sostrowski@comptia.org
Roger Hughlett
Director, Corporate Communications
(202) 503 - 3644
rhughlett@comptia.org
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