SARTA Introduces J.D. Stack as CEO; Stack Brings 25+ Years of Experience at SMUD to SARTA
DATELINE: SACRAMENTO, Calif.
The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) today announced that its board of directors has named J.D. Stack, who has served the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) as Economic Development Program Manager since 1993, to serve as SARTA's chief executive officer.
"I'm proud to join SARTA to be part of a team helping drive technology business development in the area," said Stack. "The Sacramento region is now recognized as a great place for tech companies to establish, grow, and succeed, and I am looking forward to the opportunities presented by SARTA that allow me to share this vision with others."
Stack has served the Sacramento-area community in a variety of roles including energy analysis, government affairs and economic development since 1980, has been a member of the board of directors of SARTA since 2005 and has been active with several local entrepreneurial development initiatives including CleanStart, McClellan Technology Incubator, and Partnership for Prosperity.
"J.D. has incredible experience in economic development and government affairs coupled with a zeal for spreading the word about opportunities in Sacramento," said Dan Koellen, Chair of SARTA. "His coalition-building skills and organizational expertise will be a true benefit to SARTA's members."
The search for a new chief executive was conducted by the departing CEO, Oleg Kaganovich, and the SARTA Board of Directors. Post transition, Kaganovich will remain actively involved, pending SARTA board approval, as a SARTA board member.
Kaganovich announced his departure from SARTA in March 2007 and recently announced that he will be joining seed/early stage venture capital fund DFJ Frontier as principal in its West Sacramento office.
"J.D.'s knowledge, experience and strong relationships with the economic development and business community will help SARTA continue to grow its relevance and importance," said SARTA Executive Committee member and Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO, Matt Mahood. "The strategic alliance and affiliate partnership between the Metro Chamber and SARTA is vital to the continuing economic growth of the Sacramento region. J.D. clearly understands how our two organizations compliment one another and he is an excellent selection as SARTA's new CEO."
About SARTA
The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) is a tech-focused 501(c) (3) corporation that supports entrepreneurial programs, companies and technology investment throughout Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties.
SARTA's mission is to accelerate the growth and development of technology companies and the technology sector in the Sacramento region. Through its partners, SARTA connects and provides resources for the region's high-tech entrepreneurs, investors, business, non-profit, economic development and community leaders, supporting its goal to attract $1 billion in investment capital to the region. SARTA also provides high-tech entrepreneurs, executives, and other business and community leaders with connectivity and resources for growth, networking, and educational opportunities.
SARTA is directed by a 45-person board of directors composed of regional leaders of academic institutions, investment groups, business associations and technology corporations that seek to foster technology innovation and growth in the Northern California counties of El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba and Butte. For more information, go to www.sarta.org.
CONTACT: Morgan/Dorado Public Relations for SARTA
Josh Morgan, 916-941-0901
josh@morgandorado.com