ASM Research President and CEO Jeri Lassiter Awarded 2011 Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Award

Online, May 24, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Jeri Lassiter was recognized for her exemplary leadership traits in the Corporate Public Sector for Small Business, and for her contributions and vision within the industry. "I am thrilled to be honored with this leadership award by this great organization," said Ms. Lassiter, "Women in Technology (WIT) has an important mission and an incredible track record for advocating, educating and promoting the careers of Women in the field of technology."

Ms. Lassiter began at ASM Research in 1978 as the third employee. She was promoted to CEO and President in 2001 and since then has continued to guide ASM as a leading IT solutions company. Under her leadership, ASM has tripled in annual revenue and continues to provide mission critical it system to the Federal Government and State and Local markets.

The Women in Technology Leadership Award is given to leading female professionals in the technology field who have excelled as mentors and leaders in their professional lives and in their communities. The Women in Technology (http://www.mywit.org) is an organization that recognizes and helps promote the success of women in the information technology fields by promoting advocacy, leadership development, networking, mentoring, and technology education.

Go here for more information about Jeri Lassiter - http://asmr.com/CP_Jeri_Lassiter.aspx