New Business Development Director for Tech Parks Arizona

Justin Dutram has accepted the position of Director of Business Development for Tech Parks Arizona.

Mr. Dutram will lead business recruitment programs for both the UA Tech Park at Rita Road and the UA Tech Park at The Bridges.  In addition, he will coordinate business outreach activities in Mexico and Canada as part of the Global Advantage program, a strategy designed to recruit international targeted businesses to the Tech Park that complement the University of Arizona’s research strengths.

Mr. Dutram brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the job.  He currently serves as the deputy director of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, and served in the past as a program coordinator with the University of Arizona’s Office of Global Initiatives.  Dutram earned a Bachelor of Science from New Mexico State University with a major in geography and Latin American studies, and a master of education from Northern Arizona University with a major in bilingual and multicultural education.

“We are excited to have Justin join the Tech Parks Arizona team,” stated Bruce Wright, Associate Vice President for Tech Parks Arizona. “As we emerge from the recession of 2008, we have launched an aggressive effort to recruit domestic and international technology companies to Southern Arizona and to the University’s tech parks.  Justin has experience working with international companies, as well as a deep understanding of the research and educational strengths of the University of Arizona. He is the right person to lead our business development efforts.”

Tech Parks Arizona creates the interactive ground that generates, attracts and retains technology companies and talent in alignment with the research, mission and goals of the University of Arizona (UA).  Tech Parks Arizona directs the UA Tech Park, the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the Arizona Center for Innovation, placing the highest priority on recruiting companies desiring connectivity to the University of Arizona. Tech Parks Arizona is part of Tech Launch Arizona (TLA), an office of integrated teams creating an ecosystem of invention and commercialization throughout Arizona and beyond.