Bruce C. Barnes Joins Summit's Board of Advisors
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - OhioPen -- Summit today announced that Bruce C. Barnes has joined the company's Board of Advisors, adding one of Central Ohio's most respected technology leaders and educators to its strategic brain trust.

Barnes is a Senior Lecturer in the Accounting & Management Information Systems department at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where he teaches and helps shape executive education in data and leadership. He is also the co-founder and ongoing co-producer of the nationally regarded CIO Solutions Gallery™ series, a continuing-education forum for technology executives launched from The Ohio State University's College of Engineering.

With four decades of executive technology experience, including multiple CIO leadership roles up to the Fortune 100 level, Barnes brings a rare combination of boardroom perspective, practitioner credibility, and educator's clarity to Summit's advisory bench.

"Bruce has mentored and equipped technology leaders for years, and now he'll help guide Summit as we scale our impact," said Moez Chaabouni, President & CEO of Summit. "His blend of executive experience, academic rigor, and community leadership is exactly what we want influencing our strategy."

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"Summit's momentum and mission are compelling," said Bruce C. Barnes. "The firm pairs deep Salesforce expertise with a people-first culture and a clear vision for public- and private-sector modernization. I'm excited to help the team anticipate what's next and translate it into client value."

Barnes's appointment strengthens Summit's focus on:

• Executive-grade governance & strategy: sharpening operating discipline, outcomes, and client value creation.
• Leadership development: elevating consulting, delivery, and data acumen across Summit through practical learning models.
• Ecosystem engagement: deepening ties with universities, civic groups, and peer executives to accelerate responsible innovation.

Barnes's academic and professional portfolio includes faculty leadership at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, authorship of executive curricula in data-driven decision-making, and long-standing service to the regional C-suite community. His journey reflects extensive industry collaboration and program creation at The Ohio State University.

About Summit
Summit is a nationally recognized Salesforce Summit-tier Partner specializing in CRM implementations, integrations, data & analytics advisory, and managed services for public sector, higher education, and commercial clients. Learn more at summittech360.com.