The saying "The whole is greater than its parts" is proven correct everyday at ACT. We have brought together a diverse group of people, each with their own strengths and talents, allowing us to provide a wide range of services to all of our clients.
Leading this group of people are:
| President
Jim Binion is President of Advanced Computer Technologies, a case management software development company. Jim has over 20 years experience in computer systems, application development and management. In addition to his extensive knowledge of the computer industry, Jim has experience in training development and IT consulting targeting a results oriented solution. Jim holds an undergraduate degree in Business with Computer Science from Troy University, and an Associate of Science in Information Systems Management from the United States Air Force. He has served or currently serves on the boards of several professional organizations including:
- Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
- Auburn University of Montgomery's Center for Government
- Public Affairs
- Alabama Industrial Development Training Advisory Council
- SearchMontgomery.com
- Vice-President of the Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department
- Alabama Employer Services Committee
- Partner with Envision 2020 and Forefront Montgomery
- United Way's Morningstar, Inc.
- NFIB State Advisory Council
- Leadership Montgomery
Jim has most recently been appointed by the Governor of Alabama to serve on the Alabama Supercomputer Board, with a mission to develop and operate the statewide Alabama Research and Education Network and the Alabama Supercomputer Center supporting Alabama state government, four-year universities, two-year colleges, K-12 schools, and libraries. Jim was published in the Business Alabama magazine as a featured IT Businessman. In addition to this publication, Advanced Computer Technologies was featured in several publications to include: Alabama Technology, Central Alabama Business Journal, the Business Section of the Montgomery Advertiser, and featured as a Central Alabama "Leading 40 under 40" businessman.
| Vice President
Greg Brannon brings over 20 years of sales and management experience to Advanced Computer Technologies. He has worked with various industries including retail, manufacturing and distribution centers. Greg was highly recruited by ACT to develop and implement a sales strategy for the newly formed Government Division of the company. In the last five years, he has not only established a successful sales strategy, but, he has also increased our Government Division revenue over fifty percent. He has extensive experience as a project manager. He served as the project manager and trainer for the Mississippi Drug Court Case Management System implementation, as well as being involved in follow-on support for drug courts in Montana, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. He also has worked as the project manager for the Alabama MIDAS implementation, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Tactical System implementation. He served as the project manager for the AlaCop Portal, involving Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC), University of Alabama Critical Analysis Reporting Environment (CARE), Alabama Department of Homeland Security (ADHS), Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Greg has been involved in the planning and implementation of DCCM for the last five years.
| Senior IT Director
Yi You holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. He joined Advanced Computer Technologies as a programmer in 2003, where he soon became the Lead Programmer, working on the company’s multiple government and commercial projects.
When the company reorganized, he was promoted to Senior IT Director. He now leads a team of cutting edge programmers and IT personnel dedicated to using the latest in technology and providing simple solutions to complex problems to meet all of our customers’ needs.
| Drug Court Case Management Consultant
Dr. Cary Heck is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wyoming and an expert in drug court evaluation and case management systems. Dr. Heck has written and published materials related to drug court evaluation and performance measures as well as state program mangement. His research agenda includes drug courts and other problem solving courts, policy construction, juvenile delinquency, and policing. Dr. Heck also serves as a consultant for several states and localities on substance abuse and crime issues including policy formulation, program administration, and management information systems. Dr. Heck’s work experience includes a three year stint as the statewide Drug Court Program Office Director for Louisiana, time with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, teaching at three major western universities, as well as serving as a probation officer and police officer.
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