About Lake Norman IT Professionals
We are a growing organization, with a goal to help shape the Charlotte area's IT groups to better deliver value to our respective companies. Please reach out to us if you have any ideas on how we can make a bigger impact.
Lake Norman IT Professionals
2025 Board of Directors
Jim Pullano
President
Jennifer Goodrich
Vice President
Ty Niblack
Treasurer
Debbie Shannon
Secretary
Andy James
Sponsorship Director
Liv Brandt
Membership Director
Jeffrey Pugliese
Communications Director
Monica Murphy
Events Director
Joseph Miller
Chairman, Advisor
LAKE NORMAN IT PROFESSIONALS is very excited to welcome Jeffrey Pugliese as our new Director of Communications. Jeff is a long time Lake Norman resident, having moved here with his family in 1998. Active in the community, he has served as a Town Commissioner, Board of Adjustment member on CMS School Leadership Teams, and as a former ASM for Troop 19 where both his son's attained the Eagle rank . Jeff has a Technology Advisory practice and has extensive experience in telecommunication and customer experience solutions, supporting Finserv, Healthcare, Logistics and other industries. Having served on the Communications Committee for several months supporting LKNITP initiatives, Jeff is an awesome addition to the Lake Norman IT Professionals board of directors. WELCOME JEFF!
About Charlotte IT Professionals
Our vision is to meet IT professionals within our Local IT community for learning, sharing, community outreach, leadership and professional growth. We are a 501c4 Non-Profit entity, and donate a significant portion of our sponsorship dollars to local Charlotte charities.
Charlotte IT Professionals
2025 Board of Directors
Ginger Castro
President
Arron Zimmerman
Vice-President
Debra Shannon
Secretary
Ty Niblack
Treasurer
Caroline Nelson
Communications
Terry Ziemniak
Events
Jordan Crowther
Sponsorship
Brett McWherter
Innovation Leader
Brennan Manion
Security Leader
Joseph Miller
Chairman
About Gaston IT Professionals
GastonITP empowers IT professionals and business leaders within Gaston County, through meaningful connections, continuous learning opportunities, community outreach and career growth resources.
Meet + Learn + Share + Give = Growth + Impact
LEARNING & FELLOWSHIP
As our profession in technology becomes more immersive and the speed of change increases, our lives both personally and professionally require a commitment to lifelong education and networking. We offer numerous ways to connect, from our peer leadership breakfast meetings, to yearly outings, and other evening networking and educational events. Our Purpose is to facilitate various opportunities to Meet Learn and Share.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
We all want to make the world a better place. What better way than with the connections and collective efforts of our colleagues and organizations. Through our involvement and experience together we can raise awareness and resources to provide for those in need. Through mentorships, scholarships and assisting organizations like E2D to help eliminate the digital divide, together our organization can make a real difference.
LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL GROWTH
Personal and professional growth is not only what you know, but its how you communicate and who you do it with. Join like-minded individuals to walk this journey together. To help increase our relationships, evolve in our careers, and grow our professional and personal lives, LKNITP can provides opportunity to meet new people, learn, share and together give back to our community. These experiences can guarantee our collective and true prosperity!