I've been running into my friend and fellow columnist Dave Cieslak a lot lately. He was kind enough to 
join us in Los Angeles for the Innovation Awards ceremony back on June 5th and then I saw a LOT of him at TECH2006 in Austin.
For those of you who don't know Dave, he's one of The CPA Technology Advisors' Dream Team columnists and is truly a man of many, many hats. He'd immediately tell you that his first hat is as family man and husband to his lovely (really!) bride, Michelle. Probably second, although he runs so fast you can't really tell, is as principal in Information Technology Group, Inc. (ITG), a computer consulting firm with headquarters in Simi Valley, CA where he specializes in micro-computer accounting systems, information security, the Windows operating environment, eCommerce, handheld computing, systems development and project management. He's an avid runner (hat 3?), a drummer (do drummers even WEAR hats?), and frequent speaker.
I see David often as our paths cross regularly on the CPE, trade show, and technology conference speakers' circuit. He's very active in the California CPA Society Technology group and sits on the board of ITA. Oh, and in his spare time he Chairs the AICPA's Information Technology Executive Committee, and has served as Chair of TECH2005 and TECH2006. Oh, darn ---- one more thing --- he handled a couple of sessions as featured speakers there, too.
Finally, just when you thought the man might actually sleep occasionally, like the rest of humanity,
he just accepted the position of chair of the Sage Accpac Business Partner Advisory Council (BPAC). BPAC is a select group of Sage Accpac Business Partners that meets twice a year with Sage Accpac executives to provide important feedback and perspective on product features and development, corporate strategy, industry trends, and the competitive landscape. Chosen for the position by his peers, David will serve a one-year tenure.
There's plenty of time to sleep after that. Right, David?
gll
PS --- Private note to David: Your column deadlines are still the same! No extensions just because you went and got yourself another HAT!!!
