Cynthia Coker
Program Chair

Cynthia Coker is the founding owner, president and CEO of Asocia Group, a top-tier information technology consulting and staffing solutions provider to corporations and government agencies throughout the United States. Cynthia oversees the general management of the firm and all division managers. She directs the company's strategy and corporate growth.

The go-to recruiter for high-ranking venture capital firms, Asocia Group also is leading the way in senior-level executive placement in healthcare informatics, advisory boards, medical production, biotech and green technology.Asocia's specialized focus is providing professional services and outsourced solutions in enterprise resource planning, systems integration, e-commerce, software development and engineering. Asocia has four main divisions: IT/ERP consulting and staffing; permanent placement; executive search; and healthcare staffing.

A seasoned veteran of the field, Cynthia offers more than 20 years of experience in the information technology software and consulting industry. Prior to launching Asocia Group in 2006, Cynthia held key positions in sales, alliance and executive management with leading technology companies, including HBO/McKesson, PeopleSoft, Oracle Corporation, Capgemini and Eli Lilly.

As a leader in the information technology field, Cynthia plays a strategic role in advancing Asocia Group as a highly networked company that enjoys an exclusive place in the industry. A published author, Cynthia frequently speaks at conferences and radio shows to discuss trends and topics in information technology, staffing and executive recruiting.

Asocia Group also is a women-owned business enterprise certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Cynthia is especially interested in minority and women-owned business enterprise development. Active in promoting diversity in the workplace, Cynthia is a member of the International Human Resources Information Management Association (Atlanta chapter). She's also a founding member and board member of Women's Executive Mentorship Society, where she counsels other women executives and women business owners.

Theresa Spralling
Alliance Chair

Theresa Spralling has been named the new Vice President of Global IT Services for The Advisory Council, (TAC). Spralling, whose career in information technology and telecommunications sales spans over 20 years, will be based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She is responsible for revenue growth and overall business development. Immediately before taking this position Theresa was the Regional Manager of End User Engagement for Lucent Technologies. Prior to that, she served as Sales Director for Avaya, Inc. Theresa's expertise includes executive leadership, business development, team building, mobility, business continuity, convergence, security, state-of-the-art applications development and end-to-end business solutions.

The Advisory Council (www.tacadvisory.com) represents "The Next Generation of IT Research and Advisory Services," using a network of world-class experts. TAC's client base includes the Global 2000, Government Agencies, Universities, and Enterprise Companies. TAC's innovative business model delivers actionable advice, customized with enterprise-leadership best practices. TAC focuses on helping CIO's and IT leaders generate business value while advancing their careers.

The Advisory Council is a global company headquartered in Norwalk, CT. Its business model combines the depth of expertise of the traditional research groups with the personalized service of consulting firms to deliver the best value in IT Research and Advisory services.

Mindy Berner
Membership Chair

A seasoned veteran in the field, Mindy Berner has over 15 years experience in the Information Technology consulting and staffing industries. Mindy is currently a Senior Manager of Recruiting for AGSI, an Atlanta-based Management and Technology Consulting company.

Her depth of knowledge in IT recruitment includes Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Enterprise Project Management, IT Governance, Application Development and Systems Integration. Mindy's previous experience also includes recruiting in the corporate and government sectors throughout the United States comprising: IT Consulting, Permanent Placement and Executive Search.

Prior to AGSI, Mindy was with Atlantic Partners Corporation, headquartered in NYC, where she was an IT Staffing Manager. Mindy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University and is a native of New York. Mindy has worked with several philanthropic organizations including the Humane Society, Circle of Love and The Children's Place at Home Safe.