Miami, FL - New York, NY --(CapitalWirePR)-October 27, 2008--Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) announced today that Anthony (Tony) Jimenez, President and CEO of Microtech (www.microtech.net), is the LISTA Chief Executive Officer of the Year for 2008.

Each year, LISTA honors top Latino industry executives from across the country including at its  National Latino Technology Achievers Gala Awards Dinner. Sponsors for NLTAA 2008 Awards include Nielsen, State Farm, Microsoft, Waste Management, Dreyfous and Associates, Pinnacle 1, I Hispano, HITN, Staples, NCTA, Republica, Verizon and many others.  Mr. Jimenez will join many other distinguished honorees at this year’s gala which will be held on Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Miami, Florida.

In MicroTech’s four years in business, it has grown from fewer than 10 employees to over 300 while turning in solid financial results.  However,by selecting Mr.  Jimenez for its Chief Executive Officer of the Year, LISTA is recognizing his contributions to the Hispanic community and business environment at large.  In particular, LISTA noted his support of programs that expand opportunities for youth in the areas of literacy, computer technology, scholarships and internships.  LISTA also identified Mr. Jimenez’ long-standing commitment to the advancement of technology, the Latino community, and philanthropic and diversity initiatives.

Tony’s hard work through the years has opened the doors for many Latino and disabled veteran professionals in the technology industry and he has been instrumental in strengthening corporate America's involvement in the education of Latino youth in technology," said Jose A. Marquez-Leon, President and Chief Executive Officer, LISTA. “Mr. Jimenez continues to amaze us as his company continues to grow but it is what he does in his community that really impressed the selection committee.”

Upon receiving word of the award Mr. Jimenez observed: "It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by LISTA as CEO of the Year. I firmly believe in the mission of LISTA, which seeks to promote and advocate for the advancement of Latino's in the field of technology.  At MicroTech, we seek to bring advanced technology to markets all over country and our success, in many ways, is due to the diverse talented and experienced technical teams we employ."

About Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)

LISTA (www.a-lista.org <http://t.ymlp150.com/wbuadaujmaraesqqaiaueummj/click.php> )  promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community LISTA is committed to bringing various elements of Technology, Science, and Math under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. Their Mission is to Educate, Motivate and Encourage the use of technology to empower the Latino Community

About MicroTech
MicroTech is a successful, rapidly growing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and 8(a) Small Business. Provides information technology services; value added resale, and contract management and consulting in the U.S. Federal Government and state and local government agencies. MicroTech also provides managed solutions for the most demanding conferencing and collaboration technology requirements, supporting mission critical requirements throughout the Department of Defense, other federal agencies and commercial clients. Since our founding in early 2004, we have doubled in size each year and demonstrated financial stability.

About Anthony Jimenez
MicroTech’s accomplishments to date are a reflection of its leadership. President and CEO Tony Jimenez is a highly decorated US Army Veteran and seasoned information technology executive. He has nearly 30 years experience in information technology development and deployment, strategic planning, enterprise transformation, acquisition management, and procurement.
 Event Information:

LATINOS IN INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION’S
Emerging Technology Leadership Summit
National Latinos Technology Achievers Award Gala Dinner

Date: October 30th, 2008
Time:  6:30pm – 11:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Miami
400 S.E 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33131
 
Gala Registration Complimentary Click Here <http://t.ymlp150.com/wbeataujmaraesqqazaueummj/click.php>
Date: October 30th, 2008
Time:  8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Miami
400 S.E 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33131
Summit Registration Complimentary Click Here <http://t.ymlp150.com/wbmaaaujmadaesqqaaaueummj/click.php>