David Jones, co-founder, CEO of data center operator Peak 10, has been named the 2009 Chair of the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA).

NCTA is the leading advocate for technology in North Carolina and serves as a forum for technological
discussion among the state's foremost technology professionals. Jones served as NCTA's vice chair in 2008 and is the organization's first chairman from Charlotte.

"A few of my goals as NCTA's chair in 2009 are to increase awareness and visibility of the state's growing technology communities, drive NCTA's focus on green technology initiatives and expand our Women in Information Science and Engineering (WISE) programs," said Jones.

"As a well respected business and technology leader, David understands the drive and determination necessary to lead an organization in an industry that thrives on innovation," said Brooks Raiford, president and chief executive officer of NCTA. "I look forward to collaborating with David and using his experience to help guide and further shape North Carolina's technology community."

Peak 10 owns and operates state-of-the-art data centers in nine key markets including Ohio; Georgia, North Carolina and Florida.