Marty Daybell assumed the position of Executive Director and CEO on December 1, 2006.
Mr. Daybell brings nearly 30 years of experience in information technology to WSIPC, including technical expertise in data warehousing, client/server systems, database design, object based architecture and networking. Prior to joining WSIPC, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer under the title of Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Operations. In this capacity, he established a reputation of relationship building, focusing on customer service, and fostering partnerships to accomplish the mission of OSPI.
Prior to joining OSPI, Daybell was vice president/Chief Technology Officer for DMCare, Inc. a medical technology company. He also served as a project manager of Information Technology at FedEx and GTE. During his tenure with FedEx he was awarded the FIVE STAR for innovative development/business solutions and was a Laureate finalist of the ComputerWorld Smithsonian award. Daybell also worked at GTE where he was responsible for strategic business planning, IT development and establishing top technical teams within the organization.
Assistant Executive Director
Mr. Horner started at WSIPC as a systems analyst in 1979. In 1981 he became Applications Systems Manager and later he was appointed Product Development Manager with managerial responsibility for development, testing, documentation and support of all product lines. He was named Assistant Director in 1998.
George Horner sees both education and technology in a period of rapid growth. He states that the role of WSIPC is one of helping school districts adapt to these changes especially in the areas impacted by the current K-20 statewide network, education reform and technology. “The WSIPC culture and environment has always encouraged, if not demanded professional growth,” Horner said.