
Glen Whitley - Director of Information Technology
Glen brings three decades of technology, business, and engineering experience to his role as director of the Georgia Center of Innovation Information Technology team, a position he has held for approximately a decade. His related accomplishments include serving as consul for trade and investment for the British Consulate-General’s economic development team and working as director of marketing for GEC-Marconi, international sales representative for Lockheed Martin Corporation, and executive director of AeA/TechAmerica.
A graduate of Clemson University with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, Glen earned his MBA from Georgia State University.

Asante Bradford - Sr. Industry Engagement Manager - Information Technology
Asante Bradford is the Senior Industry Engagement Manager for the Center's Information Technology team, focused on Digital Entertainment and Emerging Media for the Georgia Center of Innovation.
Asante helps promote the growth of the creative media industry as well as identify initiatives that will help grow businesses for the state of Georgia in interactive entertainment and emerging technologies. He also helps educate potential prospects and provide clients with information about the Georgia Entertainment Industry Incentives Act.

Dawn Price - Industry Engagement - Information Technology
Dawn M. Price works with the Georgia Department of Economic Development on the Centers of Innovation team. She is an Industry Engagement Manager for both the Center's Energy Technology and Information Technology teams. She is focused on building relationships and strengthening Georgia’s industry ecosystems and local business climates—thus building the newly created Georgia Creative Communities Project, a community-based economic development program focused on creative industries.
In her former role, Ms. Price served as a Program Analyst on the the Center's Management Team that supports five centers with industry focuses on: Aerospace, Energy, IT, Logistics and Manufacturing. Ms. Price managed the program’s budget, grant program, and assisted with marketing. Her professional background is in: Communications/Marketing, Strategy, Administration, and Program Management.
Ms. Price received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree from the University of Georgia. In her spare time, Ms. Price enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She serves in various capacities as a Production Volunteer on the broadcast team at her church, a global ministry with millions of viewers worldwide. She is also a Board Member of The Bridge, Inc., a SACS-accredited community development organization that provides a non-traditional learning environment, for young people ages 16-21, who faced challenges in traditional academic settings by allowing them to earn their diplomas and preparing them for postsecondary success.