Larry Anglin, a native of Hamilton, TX, received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1985 from the University of Texas. He spent 11 years with National Instruments in Austin in a variety of positions in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Corporate Management. During his time at National Instruments, he participated in the rapid growth that propelled the company from 50 employees in 1985 to 1,200 in 1995 and a successful IPO.  Upon retirement from National Instruments in 1995, Larry returned to Hamilton and saw the immediate need for high-quality Internet access in the Central Texas area. A few months later, the first Hometown Computing offices opened in Hamilton and Cleburne. Over time, more offices opened in Clifton, Gatesville, Whitney, and Carlton, as the coverage area spread to include almost all of the Central Texas area from Fort Worth to Temple. 
Since inception, the company has enjoyed consistent growth. In addition to the dial-in business, Hometown Computing is a regional leader in web site hosting with 500 domains and 500 user pages residing on the high-speed backbone.  A widely published author, Larry's writings on computer-based test and measurement systems have been found in publications such as 'Test and Measurement World', 'Personal Engineering', and 'Electronic Design Systems'. Some of Larry's writings have been translated and published in French, German, and Japanese.  Larry can be reached at larry@htcomp.net or through his personal web site at www.anglin.com.

Gene Crick is Executive Director of the TeleCommunity Resource Center (TCRC) working to develop community Internet tools and networks, especially in underserved areas. This 501c3 nonprofit brought free public Internet access to twenty-five Texas towns and cities. Now, TCRC's 1999-2000 national program includes resources and outreach to support local CN builders, plus working with a multi-million dollar grant project designed to bring online network resources to communities throughout Texas.  Mr. Crick is also Executive Director of the Texas Internet Service Providers Association, the country's largest regional ISP association, and of the Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network (MAIN), one of the country's oldest and most successful online community networks and of the  Electronic Frontiers - Texas, and winner of the 1998 Susan B. Hadden award for public service in the field of telecommunications.  He works with and serves on federal and international boards and commissions and has won numerous awards for leadership in community networks, including a Presidential Medal for work done on the Y2K project.

Alex Gonzalez of Fort Stockton is President and CEO of Partners Alliance Group, Inc. His duties include the operation of West Texas Internet, Overland Networks and WaveBand Wireless to form largest Broadband Wireless network in the Trans Pecos region. He is member of Cisco's Advanced Technology Products partners and AT&T's Alliance Agent program. He serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board, Visitors Development Board, Main Street Advisory Board, Technology Task Force Committee, Spaceport Board for Pecos County and Rotary International. Gonzalez formerly served as Vice President of Sales for Flair Data Systems, Inc., Sales Manager for MCI Communications and Regional Sales Manager for ClayDesta Communications. Gonzalez received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M University. Recently Governor Rick Perry announced the appointment of Alex Gonzalez from Fort Stockton to the Texas Online Authority. The Online Authority establishes a common electronic infrastructure through which the state agencies and local government can electronically send and receive documents or required payments to and from members of the public. The system also allows access to persons who are regulated by agencies and local governments.

Marty Hale is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Blue Moon Solutions, Inc., a total technology solution provider. Mr. Hale was born and raised in rural Texas, after graduating from Lampasas High School, he went on to become one of the most recognized business men in the nation. Mr. Hale is Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and former Chief Executive Officer of Net Lifestyles, Inc., a company providing total Internet solutions with 2000 plus sales representatives in over 1300 cities nationwide. Mr. Hale has extensive experience in leading and assisting Internet pioneer teams on projects for many Fortune 500 companies and such high-profile clients as: NBC, Pillsbury, Polo, Yahoo, the Carlson Companies, Cargill, US Internet, and many more. Mr. Hale is also Founder and Chairman of MartyHale.com. As a talented author and speaker, Mr. Hale has profoundly affected the lives of millions of people around the globe, speaking to over 2000 audiences. Mr. Hale has been on national television many times, interviewed by World News Today (June 2000) as "The CEO of the decade", featured in Success Magazine (January 1999) as a "Top Gun", made the cover story in Money Maker's Monthly (April 2001), and received numerous other awards. Mr. Hale has unlimited resource capabilities.

Shane Meyer, as a Major Account Manager for Cisco Systems, Inc., is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of Cisco networks for all of the Region 13 Independent School District's, most Higher Education in the greater Austin area, and a select number of Commercial accounts. Prior to joining Cisco, Shane was the Houston-based Regional Manager of Sales and Marketing for SabreData, a provider of Turnkey Networking Solutions. While at SabreData he handled accounts throughout the State of Texas, including accounts in Education Service Center Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 20, providing a broad range of equipment and services. Shane holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management from Southwest Texas State University.

James E. (Jim) Nelson is a founder and Executive Vice President at Diverse Networks, Inc. in Houston Texas. Jim brings more than 40 years of experience in engineering design, business operations, and technology consulting and management to the DNI leadership team. Throughout his career Jim has been involved in the development and application of a wide range of communication and IT technologies to solve real world business problems. Jim has successfully started several new business ventures that were focused on the delivery of service and technology products to the energy and Internet market sectors. Before founding Diverse Networks he was the Vice President of Network Operations at Metricom, Inc. and as such had senior management responsibility for deployment and ongoing operations of Metricom's wireless Internet product called Ricochet. Jim has a significant level of experience in the field of wireless data communication and networking. Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University, has received a Masters of Communication Technology certification from the American Institute, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.