Ziolkowski Joins Ampersand as VP of Strategic Initiatives
Ampersand (originally founded as AlasConnect) is pleased to announce the hire of Keith Ziolkowski as its new Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Ziolkowski comes to Ampersand from his previous position as CIO at CIRI.
In his new position, Mr. Ziolkowski is responsible for shaping and implementing business initiatives relative to strategic IT/business alignment planning for clients as well as strategic engagement with Alaska Native Corporations.
Ziolkowski brings over 20 years of experience and expertise in information technology, leadership, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure. He holds a bachelor’s from the University of Notre Dame and was awarded the Top 40 Under 40 professionals in 2009 from the Alaska Journal of Commerce.
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