Sunday, July 06, 2008      

Annette Harwood Murphy, CEO

Annette Harwood Murphy is the CEO of Tech Logic. She is also co-founder, President/CEO, and Chairman of the Board of The Library Corporation in West Virginia, which holds majority stock shares in Tech Logic.

Mrs. Murphy has guided The Library Corporation's strategic planning, fiscal operations, and administration since 1975. Under her stewardship, The Library Corporation (TLC) has become an international company serving thousands of libraries worldwide with an array of technologically advanced automation solutions. In addition to Tech Logic, TLC's corporate family includes CARL Corporation in Denver, Colorado (acquired in 2000).

TLC is built on the principles of honesty and integrity, and values its relationships with its library customers. This tradition will continue with Tech Logic as it partners with and creates long-term relationships with the library community.

Mrs. Murphy's professional background is in finance, software development, and systems analysis. She worked as a systems analyst and consultant in the development of accounting and office procedures. Mrs. Murphy pursued studies at the University of Georgia in Atlanta and Dekalb College in Decatur, Georgia, in systems analysis.

Mrs. Murphy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Old Charles Town Library and a member of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd University Foundation. She is also a member of the Shenandoah Museum Council.

Gary Kirk, Executive Director, Vice President

Gary Kirk assumed executive responsibility for Tech Logic in April 2005 after holding several senior management roles at TLC. He joined TLC in 1986 and has 19 years of experience managing the company's general operations sales and marketing efforts. He has also served as Director of TLC's Denver operations. Most recently he has been responsible for developing business partnerships and alliances, as well as directing TLC's marketing efforts while serving as Senior Vice President. Mr. Kirk studied business administration and marketing at Georgia State University and Auburn University.

Jim Nelson, Director of Operations

Jim Nelson has over 15 years of experience in management and engineering in the automation industry. Before accepting his current position at Tech Logic, Mr. Nelson managed the company's engineering group. Before joining Tech Logic, he worked as an Automation Product Manager and Controls Engineer. Mr. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science from St. Cloud State University (MN).

Calvin Whittington, Director of Finance and Administration

Calvin Whittington is the Director of Finance and Administration at Tech Logic. Mr. Whittington has a Master of Business Administration from Shenandoah University and has been controller of TLC since joining the company in 1987. There, he oversees budgeting, cost management, general accounting, data processing, inventory control, and purchasing.

Larry Kopacek, Manufacturing Manager

Larry Kopacek joined Tech Logic as Manufacturing Manager in 2005, overseeing the manufacturing end of Tech Logic’s AMH systems and other products. He has over 27 years in manufacturing management, with a focus on promoting quality and productivity. Mr. Kopacek brings a wealth of experience to Tech Logic, with not only management experience, but high-level skills in machining, assembly, and inventory control.

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