2008 Atlanta SPIN Board
Name Position Email
Abi Salimi President Abi.Salimi@scientificgames.com
Larry Hyde Vice President vp.atlantaspin@gmail.com
Michael Sweeney Treasurer mike.sweeney@sun.com
Will Bracker & Jean Swank Secretary Will.Bracker@cox.com / Jean.Swank@gtri.gatech.edu
Bill Reister Director, Technology Services reisterb@bellsouth.net
Fred Haigh Director, Newsletter fred_haigh@yahoo.com
Garrison Atkisson Director, Speakers garrison.atkisson@gmail.com
Scott Banks Director, Membership scott.banks@gtri.gatech.edu
Bruce Duncil Director, Sponsorship Bruce_Duncil@alderonconsulting.com
Tarun Talwar Director, Speakers tarun@mindspaninc.com
Jeff Watson Director, Sponsorship Jeffrey_Watson@adp.com
Stewart Forscher Honorary Director Emeritus sforscher@yahoo.com
 
2008 Atlanta SPIN Officers
Position Name Email
President Abi Salimi Abi.Salimi@scientificgames.com
Responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Board of Directors. The President presides over the operation of SPIN. The President appoints the Committee Chairman to assist in the day-to-day operation of SPIN, and prepares a report for each Board meeting that covers the activities of each of the Committees. The President serves in the absence of the Secretary or the Treasurer.
Vice President Larry Hyde vp.atlantaspin@gmail.com
The Vice-President will assist the President in presiding over the Atlanta SPIN and will assume the duties of the President upon the latter's request, absence, or incapacity. Vice President is also responsible for organizational development efforts.
Secretary Will Bracker & Jean Swank Will.Bracker@cox.com / Jean.Swank@gtri.gatech.edu
Maintains the Official Records of SPIN, especially the Board of Directors. The Secretary monitors the operation of SPIN to insure compliance with the Bylaws, Minutes of Board Meetings. The Secretary also prepares and reads the Minutes at each Board Meeting. The Secretary presides in the absence of the President or the Treasurer.
Treasurer Michael Sweeney mike.sweeney@sun.com
Maintains the Financial Records of SPIN. The Treasurer handles receipts and disbursements from the bank account, approves all transactions, and prepares a Financial Report for each Board Meeting. The Treasurer presides in the absence of the President or the Secretary.
 

Past Board of Directors and Officers: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002