ECN CEO, Wain Kellum, Named 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur

ORMOND BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Emergency Communications Network (ECN), one of the largest global providers of advanced critical communications and emergency notification systems, is honored to announce Wain Kellum, ECN CEO, as the 2017 E. Milton Bevington Distinguished Entrepreneur Award honoree from the MIT Enterprise Forum Atlanta (MITEF). As the Award winner, Mr. Kellum will be honored and act as the keynote speaker at the MITEF 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur Gala to be held May 9, 2017 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Every two years, the MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta honors a remarkable entrepreneur for their contributions to the local economy through successful and innovative new enterprise.

"It's indeed an honor to be recognized by the MIT Enterprise Forum," stated Mr. Kellum. "I've had the opportunity to lead some outstanding companies and work with equally outstanding teams, and together we have accomplished great things. This award validates our efforts and provides an impetus for us to forge forward in building the dynamic companies of the future."

Mr. Kellum is being honored for his 30 years of experience as an enterprise software executive, working with rapid growth, turnaround, and start-up companies across a variety of industries. He has been a successful CEO with six companies before joining the ECN team as CEO in October of 2016.

"We are pleased to recognize Wain Kellum with the E. Milton Bevington Distinguished Entrepreneur Award," said MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta Chapter Chair Michael Valerio. "He has been both an inspiration and mentor to the Atlanta entrepreneur community, serving as CEO for multiple successful companies in addition to guiding more than a dozen companies to a successful exit as an active early stage investor, team member or board member. We look forward to celebrating his achievements."

The MIT Enterprise Forum's mission is to inform, connect, and coach technology entrepreneurs—enabling them to rapidly transform ideas into world-changing companies. This award reflects their vision to build a better world by accelerating the creation and growth of world-class technology companies.

About ECN
ECN comprises the world's largest emergency communication platform and is a leader in technology for real-time notification and response software. ECN notification solutions quickly deliver important messages to groups of any size, anywhere in the world, on a wide range of devices. Notification is an essential element of successful emergency response and business continuity planning, keeping teams on track and coordinating and communicating in crisis situations. ECN provides its powerful communication solutions to governments, enterprises and SMBs. Visit us on the Web at www.ecnetwork.com.

About the MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta 
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta is a volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational programs and services that promote and strengthen innovation at the intersection of business and technology in the Southeast. The MIT Forum accomplishes its mission through a series of events, including: Interactive case studies, Satellite Broadcasts, a Distinguished Speaker Series and a series on the Leading Edge Technologies of the 21st Century. The Forum invites anyone who is interested to attend regular events and become a member. No prior affiliation with MIT is necessary to participate or join. For additional information visit www.mitforum-atlanta.org.

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SOURCE Emergency Communications Network