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Dave Norwood is founder and President of Trusted Network Solution. TNS provides high-end computer network equipment and services to small and medium businesses. Dave leads by example which has created a company culture based on integrity and communication. This allowed TNS to become a leading network infrastructure and security value added reseller. Dave’s career includes extensive management experience working for the largest grocery store in Wisconsin as the Assistant Store Manager and Buyer. In 1996, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin. Dave then left his successful retail career to move into the technology industry. He joined the Enterprise Networking Team of a Fortune 500 company, Northwestern Mutual. Dave earned multiple technical certifications while working as a systems engineer. Dave has earned his Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE®), Certified NetWare® Engineer (CNE®), Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®), Juniper Networks® Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA®), and other industry certifications. After five years with Northwestern Mutual, Dave relocated to Salt Lake City. Dave joined a local start-up venture as a Technical Account Executive. Dave was a key team member who helped this start-up become a successful Value Added Reseller. Dave graduated in May of 2005 with an MBA from the David Eccles School of Business – University of Utah. Dave completed a dual focus of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems. Dave’s business and management skills, coupled with a strong technical background, have allowed him to successfully launch and grow TNS. In addition to leading the company, Dave interfaces with the community through membership with the Utah Technology Council, University of Utah Business and Technology Roundtable, and holds a seat on the Weber State University IST Advisory Board.