About
TAG Southeastern Software Association (SSA) is one of the country’s premier networking and professional development organizations for high-tech and software professionals. TAG SSA presents nationally-known speakers, selected for their ability to help executives, managers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Participating at SSA events is a valuable way for members to advance their careers and meet potential business partners. SSA is one of the South’s oldest technology organizations and was the largest of TAG’s three founding organizations, along with WIT and B&TA in 1998. The SSA Board of Directors is a who’s who of Atlanta technology companies and executives, and membership encompasses the dynamic diversity of software companies doing business in Georgia.
The mission of TAG Southeastern Software Association is to be the leading resource for software and information technology executives and professionals to connect and develop business opportunities. We strive to be the catalyst that helps to drive economic growth of the software and information technology industry by attracting and supporting the advancement of innovative companies, talent and capital in the region. We provide our members with superior networking, personal, professional and business development opportunities by connecting industry leaders, innovators and professionals throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
TAG Southeastern Software Association members include corporate technology leaders, executives and professionals of established software and information technology firms, entrepreneurs, start-up business owners, venture capital and private equity firms, service companies and independent consultants supporting the software and information technology community.
SSA Impact Awards
Each year the SSA Impact Awards recognize companies and their teams who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in bringing new technology solutions to the market. The winners have built outstanding software solutions that deliver a significantly positive impact on both their customers and business community.
SSA Society Board
Brian Benn
Board Chair
Bob Gargosh
Vice Chair
Jeffrey Schillinger, CPA
Finance Committee Chair
Mark Pierson
Social Committee Chair
Pierson Global Group
Robert Callahan
Marketing Chair
Christine Collins
Board Member
Jeff Fattibene
Board Member
Roger N. Mahler
Board Member
Ann McDonald
Board Member
Christina Miller
Board Secretary
Thomas Sharpley
Board Member
Harvey Shuster
Board Member
Stephen Spitulski
Board Member
Kirsten Steele
Social Media Co-chair
Richie Ward
Board Member
Kelli Ottesen
Board Member
Richard White
Board Member
Marisa McCabe
Board Member
Recent Southeastern Software Association News
Synergis wins Best of Staffing
Synergis HR has been named Best in Staffing for the seventh year in a row.
Here are some highlights from our results:
Some highlights from Synergis’ survey results this year include:
• Synergis received scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 68% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 38%.
• Synergis received scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 85.9% of their talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 40%.
Arketi Sweeps the 2020 PRSA Georgia Phoenix Awards
Arketi Group Earned 10 Awards at the 2020 PRSA Georgia Phoenix Awards Celebration
Arketi Earns Spot on Chief Marketer’s Top 200 Marketing Agencies List of 2021
Arketi Group recognized as a top agency by Chief Marketer four years in a row.
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