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David L. Steward - Chairman of the Board
David L. Steward founded World Wide Technology in July of 1990. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Steward spends the majority of his time developing strategic supplier, customer and employee relationships. He plays a key role in WWT's pursuit of large contract bids within its industry specific operating companies. Prior to starting WWT, Steward held various senior level management positions with Wagner Electric, Missouri Pacific Railroad and Federal Express Corporation. Steward holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Central Missouri State University.
James P. Kavanaugh - Chief Executive Officer
Jim Kavanaugh co-founded World Wide Technology with David Steward in 1990, serving as President from 1990 until October 1999. From 1999 to 2002, Jim served as CEO for Telcobuy.com. As current CEO for WWT, he is recognized for his visionary Internet strategy, utilizing emerging technology to lead WWT and its industry specific operating companies. With over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Kavanaugh was employed by Future Electronics prior to founding WWT, where he worked in sales and management for two years. Kavanaugh holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from St. Louis University.
Joseph G. Koenig - President, World Wide Technology
Joe has over 20 years of experience in the information technology industry. As President, he directs and manages all sales, marketing, business operations and professional services. He is responsible for managing relationships with key business partners and customers while setting the overall strategy of the business. Prior to WWT, Joe held various sales, marketing and project management positions with Computer Sciences Corporation. Koenig holds a bachelor's degree in finance from St. Louis University.
Thomas W. Strunk - Chief Financial Officer
Tom has over twelve years of industry experience, serving as World Wide Technology's Vice President of Finance from 1994 until October 1999. From 1999 to 2002, Tom served as CFO for Telcobuy.com. As current CFO for WWT, he directs and manages the WWT finance and accounting operations and oversees a staff of accounting and financial managers. Before joining World Wide Technology, Tom served as Controller for a privately held construction company. Strunk is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Louis University
Robert M. Olwig - Vice President of Business Strategy
As Vice President of Business Strategy, Bob has corporate responsibility for developing and driving World Wide Technology's overall strategic vision and managing executive level relationships with major customers, suppliers and system integration partners. From 1999 to 2002, Bob served as CTO for Telcobuy.com. Bob has over 22 years of experience in the information technology industry, including technical, sales and sales management responsibilities at McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Digital Equipment Corporation and Novell, Inc., where he served as a Regional Channel Manager. Olwig holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from St. Louis University.
Ann W. Marr - Vice President, Human Resources
Ann has over 12 years of human resources experience. As Vice President of Human Resources, she directs the company recruiting efforts, implements company policy and administers all company-wide benefits program. Ann is also responsible for the company charitable foundation as well as the supplier diversity initiative. Prior to joining World Wide Technology she was employed as the Human Resources Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Anheuser-Busch Companies. Marr attended Webster University.
Mark J. Catalano - President & Chief Operating Officer, Telcobuy.com
Mark has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Telcobuy.com since its inception in October 1999. From July 1997 to October 1999, he served as Vice President and General Manager of World Wide Technology's Telco Business Unit. Mark has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including his position as Regional Vice President at TIE Communications, Inc., a telecommunications voice and network solutions company. Catalano holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri - St.Louis
