Technology Executive of the Year
James B. Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer was selected as the 2010 Technology Executive of the Year based on his leadership in growing Tripwire and his passion for working with the local community.
As CEO, Jim Johnson's rich background in building businesses provides Tripwire with the strategic leadership needed to increase company profitability and strengthen its global presence.
Prior to joining Tripwire, Jim spent 27 years at Intel, where among his many capacities he served as Vice President of the Technology and Manufacturing Group and Oregon site manager, general manager of the Internet Service Operation, and Director of Marketing for the Internet and Communications Group. Jim also co-founded and served as general manager of Intel's PC Enhancement Division (their retail products group), which he grew to over $500M in sales.
As a member of numerous boards, industry councils and through angel investing, Jim has pushed for greater technology/engineering education and economic development throughout the State of Oregon, and was instrumental in the establishment of Oregon’s first nano- and micro-technology research center.
Congratulations, Jim!
