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The Public Technology Institute is a national member supported organization based in Washington, DC. As the only technology organization created by and for cities and counties, PTI works with a core network of leading local government officials– the PTI membership – to create technology research, best practices, consultancies, and pilots, to promote development initiatives and enhance educational programming. Officials from PTI member governments participate in Councils and Forums that address specific technology areas. Through partnerships with the technology industry, federal agencies, and other governmental organizations, PTI shares the results of these activities and the expertise of its members with the broader audience of the more than 30,000 cities and counties across the United States.

Dr. Shark's career has spanned over 25 years as a highly recognized leader in both the nonprofit management and technology fields with an emphasis on technology applications for business and government. Most recently Dr. Shark served as President & CEO of the American Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), The Rural Broadband Coalition (RBC) as Executive Director, and the President & CEO of the Power Line Communications Association (PLCA). As PLCA and RBC leader, he is at the forefront of assisting local governments and technology companies on broadband opportunities. While most of his career has been on the nonprofit side, he has worked with many business and professional trade groups and in the profit sector - served as vice president for marketing a former start-up company called Voice Computer Technologies Corporation.

As author and speaker on technology developments for most of his distinguished career Dr. Shark's experience both balances and embraces the business,  government, education, and the technology sectors. Dr. Shark also founded the International Wireless Telecommunications Association.

Dr. Shark is a Fellow of the Radio Club of America, and the American Society of Association Executives. He has won many awards including Excellence in Education Award and Excellence in Communication Award, and was selected to be in the very first class of Future Leaders through ASAE Annual Program.  He also received a ASAE Gold Circle Award for an Exceptional Education Program and a Gold Circle Award for a Superior Publication. He has been awarded a Bronze Excellence Award for Excellence in Publishing by the Society of National Association Publications, and Excellence in Association Publications by Association Trends.  

Dr. Shark is also member of the American Society for Public Administration, American Society of Association Executives, Federal Bar Association, World Affairs Council of Greater Washington, and the Radio Club of America. He also serves as an Editorial advisor and contributing writer to World Markets Research Center, London; and to the monthly publication Mission Critical published in Denver.

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