| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Paul Shabram |
Senior Vice President of Technical Operations | Profile |
Launa Saunders |
Director of IT, Sales and Marketing Platforms | Profile |
Troy Seelye |
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer | Profile |
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