Tyler Diers Joins TechNet as Midwest Executive Director

Springfield,IL —TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, today named Tyler Diers as its new Executive Director for Illinois and the Midwest. Based in Springfield,Illinois, Diers will oversee TechNet’s state advocacy and political activities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Diers will assume his role on December 9.

“Tyler’s policy and legislative experience will be invaluable to building on the success of TechNet’s state team,” said TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore. “As the innovation economy grows across the country’s heartland, TechNet’s work with policymakers and industry stakeholders to ensure more Americans and businesses across all sectors can utilize technology to their benefit is more important than ever before. We are pleased to have Tyler on board to spearhead this work.”

TechNet Vice President of State Policy and Politics David London added, “Tyler is a proven leader on issues impacting the Illinois economy, and his policy and advocacy background will be a significant asset to TechNet. He will lead our efforts in the Midwest to advance pro-innovation policies that will encourage entrepreneurship, investment, and create more jobs. I am pleased to welcome him to the team.”