Tomas Gorny (born August 21, 1975) is a Polish-born American businessman. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Unitedweb and Nextiva, a cloud business communications company. In 2001 he founded IPOWER (formerly iPowerweb), a website hosting company. According to Netcraft in 2003, IPOWER was among the fastest growing website hosting providers in the United States.
Career
In 1998, Tomas co-founded iBoost, a content syndication company that was funded by Softbank Venture Capital.
In October 2001, Tomas founded IPOWER and served as CEO for 7 years, growing the company to the second largest web hosting service provider in the United States according to Netcraft with over one million customers. In 2007, Tomas was part of the negotiation for a merger between IPOWER and Endurance International Group, and until the partial sale to Warburg Pincus and Goldman Sachs, he remained the largest individual shareholder. Endurance International Group () went public in 2013 and Tomas one of the board of directors of the company.
In 2008, Tomas co-founded Unitedweb, a concept of a holding company and incubation company focusing on creating companies that are redefining small and midsized business (SMBs) and Small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs). Unitedweb founded Nextiva, a business cloud communication provider and also co-founded IBS, a data technology company.
Awards and recognition
In May 2014, the Phoenix Business Journal named Tomas one of its top "40 under 40" business leaders in the Greater Phoenix Area. Later that year, Tomas was honored with the Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award at the Arizona Technology Council's 2014 Governor's Celebration of Innovation. Additionally, he was awarded with the Small Business Influencer Award by Small Business Trends, a leading online magazine for entrepreneurs.
In late 2014, Nextiva was named the fastest growing technology company in Arizona (and 80th in North America) Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500 Ranking.
Private life
Tomas is married and a father of five children.
Career
In 1998, Tomas co-founded iBoost, a content syndication company that was funded by Softbank Venture Capital.
In October 2001, Tomas founded IPOWER and served as CEO for 7 years, growing the company to the second largest web hosting service provider in the United States according to Netcraft with over one million customers. In 2007, Tomas was part of the negotiation for a merger between IPOWER and Endurance International Group, and until the partial sale to Warburg Pincus and Goldman Sachs, he remained the largest individual shareholder. Endurance International Group () went public in 2013 and Tomas one of the board of directors of the company.
In 2008, Tomas co-founded Unitedweb, a concept of a holding company and incubation company focusing on creating companies that are redefining small and midsized business (SMBs) and Small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs). Unitedweb founded Nextiva, a business cloud communication provider and also co-founded IBS, a data technology company.
Awards and recognition
In May 2014, the Phoenix Business Journal named Tomas one of its top "40 under 40" business leaders in the Greater Phoenix Area. Later that year, Tomas was honored with the Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award at the Arizona Technology Council's 2014 Governor's Celebration of Innovation. Additionally, he was awarded with the Small Business Influencer Award by Small Business Trends, a leading online magazine for entrepreneurs.
In late 2014, Nextiva was named the fastest growing technology company in Arizona (and 80th in North America) Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500 Ranking.
Private life
Tomas is married and a father of five children.
The Casio F105-W-1A is a quartz digital watch, manufactured by the Japanese firm Casio Computer Co., Ltd..
Specifications
The F105W-1A has a 1/100 second stopwatch with a capacity of up to 59'59.99" and measuring modes of net time, split time, and 1st and 2nd place times. There are the options of an hourly time beep and a single daily alarm. It has an automatic calendar, although auto-adjustment for leap years is not supported as the watch does not record the year.<ref name="casiofeatures" /> The watch displays the text "ILLUMINATOR™" on the face above the LCD. This electroluminescent backlight assists with LCD viewing in low-light or no-light conditions. The watch is claimed to be accurate to ±30 seconds per month.
The watch is powered by a single CR2016 lithium button cell, which Casio claims will last approximately seven years (assuming 20 seconds of alarm and one second of light usage per day). The watch case measures 37.5 × 33.5 × 9.5 mm and weighs 27 g. The manufacturer's module number for this model (stamped on the stainless steel rear of the watch case) is 1572. The watch front is marked WATER RESIST. The instructions state that water resistance is limited to splashes, rain, and that the watch should not be worn whilst swimming.
Operation
The watch is controlled by three side push-buttons. The upper left button turns on the backlight, cancels the alarm, and is used for selecting settings. The lower left button cycles the modes of the watch: → Alarm → Chronograph → Time adjustment and back to the normal time display. The button on the right is the function button: when used after pressing the lower left mode button it starts and stops the stopwatch, or changes the settings currently being adjusted; but when pressed alone switches between the 12 and 24 hour modes.
The time or date is adjusted by pressing the lower left button three times to bring the watch to time adjustment mode. This causes the seconds to flash on the display. The top left button is pressed to cycle through seconds, hours, minutes, month, date, day, and normal mode. The right button is then pressed to adjust the flashing value displayed. When the adjustments are finished, the bottom left button is pressed repeatedly until the watch returns to normal mode.
The watch's display shows the day of the week, day of the month, hour, minute, seconds, and the signs for PM (or 24-hour clock), alarm signal, and hourly signal (double beep on the hour).
In stopwatch mode, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second are shown.
Specifications
The F105W-1A has a 1/100 second stopwatch with a capacity of up to 59'59.99" and measuring modes of net time, split time, and 1st and 2nd place times. There are the options of an hourly time beep and a single daily alarm. It has an automatic calendar, although auto-adjustment for leap years is not supported as the watch does not record the year.<ref name="casiofeatures" /> The watch displays the text "ILLUMINATOR™" on the face above the LCD. This electroluminescent backlight assists with LCD viewing in low-light or no-light conditions. The watch is claimed to be accurate to ±30 seconds per month.
The watch is powered by a single CR2016 lithium button cell, which Casio claims will last approximately seven years (assuming 20 seconds of alarm and one second of light usage per day). The watch case measures 37.5 × 33.5 × 9.5 mm and weighs 27 g. The manufacturer's module number for this model (stamped on the stainless steel rear of the watch case) is 1572. The watch front is marked WATER RESIST. The instructions state that water resistance is limited to splashes, rain, and that the watch should not be worn whilst swimming.
Operation
The watch is controlled by three side push-buttons. The upper left button turns on the backlight, cancels the alarm, and is used for selecting settings. The lower left button cycles the modes of the watch: → Alarm → Chronograph → Time adjustment and back to the normal time display. The button on the right is the function button: when used after pressing the lower left mode button it starts and stops the stopwatch, or changes the settings currently being adjusted; but when pressed alone switches between the 12 and 24 hour modes.
The time or date is adjusted by pressing the lower left button three times to bring the watch to time adjustment mode. This causes the seconds to flash on the display. The top left button is pressed to cycle through seconds, hours, minutes, month, date, day, and normal mode. The right button is then pressed to adjust the flashing value displayed. When the adjustments are finished, the bottom left button is pressed repeatedly until the watch returns to normal mode.
The watch's display shows the day of the week, day of the month, hour, minute, seconds, and the signs for PM (or 24-hour clock), alarm signal, and hourly signal (double beep on the hour).
In stopwatch mode, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second are shown.
Amboog-a-Lard was a thrash metal band from Florida. Formed in 1987, the band was notable for its membership of Jeordie White who went on to join Marilyn Manson.
Amboog-a-Lard was originally formed in 1987 by Dan Fontana, George Kokkoris and Barry Alpert. They practiced in the garage of the Kokkoris family, and their first gig was in early 1989 at "The Treehouse" in Hallandale, Florida. Jeordie White and Shawn Rogers finalized the band line-up. In 1990, Dan Fontana replaced departing Shawn Rogers as the vocalist of the band; at that point, the band committed to recording a demo at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida. For the next two years they would gain notoriety in Florida and open for larger bands such as Anthrax, Exodus, The Ramones and many others.
Barry Alpert was asked to leave band by Dan Fontana in 1992 due to personal and musical differences and was replaced by Bob Franquiz. Along with him a keyboardist, Chad Steinhart, joined the band. That same year Amboog-A-Lard's Jeordie White won the award for Best Rhythm Guitarist at the first annual South Florida Slammie Awards. In 1993, the band released their only album titled A New Hope (recorded at Studio 13 in Deerfield). Jeordie White left the band in December 1993 to join Marilyn Manson. In 1997 Amboog-A-Lard would be disbanded by its last original member, Dan Fontana.
Band members
*Dan Fontana - Guitars, vocals (1987-1997)
*George Kokkoris - Drums, backing vocals (1987-1993)
*Barry Alpert - Bass, backing vocals (1987-1992)
*Jeordie White - Rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1989-1993/4)
*Shawn Rogers - Vocals (1989-1990)
*Jon Somerlade - Drums (1993-1997)
*Chad Steinhart - Keyboards, sampler (1992-1997)
*Bob Franquiz - Bass, backing vocals (1993-1994)
*Mike Pallans - Guitar
*Bobby Blanton - Bass
*Justin Gonano - Bass
Releases
* Pro Demo (1991)
* A New Hope (1993)
Points of interest
*Barry Alpert and Jeordie White were roommates until Alpert's departure.
*Bob Franquiz, after touring with seminal hardcore act Strongarm, became the pastor of a church in Miami Lakes, FL.
*Amboog-a-Lard songs are available as free MP3 files on Jeordie White's homepage.
Amboog-a-Lard was originally formed in 1987 by Dan Fontana, George Kokkoris and Barry Alpert. They practiced in the garage of the Kokkoris family, and their first gig was in early 1989 at "The Treehouse" in Hallandale, Florida. Jeordie White and Shawn Rogers finalized the band line-up. In 1990, Dan Fontana replaced departing Shawn Rogers as the vocalist of the band; at that point, the band committed to recording a demo at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida. For the next two years they would gain notoriety in Florida and open for larger bands such as Anthrax, Exodus, The Ramones and many others.
Barry Alpert was asked to leave band by Dan Fontana in 1992 due to personal and musical differences and was replaced by Bob Franquiz. Along with him a keyboardist, Chad Steinhart, joined the band. That same year Amboog-A-Lard's Jeordie White won the award for Best Rhythm Guitarist at the first annual South Florida Slammie Awards. In 1993, the band released their only album titled A New Hope (recorded at Studio 13 in Deerfield). Jeordie White left the band in December 1993 to join Marilyn Manson. In 1997 Amboog-A-Lard would be disbanded by its last original member, Dan Fontana.
Band members
*Dan Fontana - Guitars, vocals (1987-1997)
*George Kokkoris - Drums, backing vocals (1987-1993)
*Barry Alpert - Bass, backing vocals (1987-1992)
*Jeordie White - Rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1989-1993/4)
*Shawn Rogers - Vocals (1989-1990)
*Jon Somerlade - Drums (1993-1997)
*Chad Steinhart - Keyboards, sampler (1992-1997)
*Bob Franquiz - Bass, backing vocals (1993-1994)
*Mike Pallans - Guitar
*Bobby Blanton - Bass
*Justin Gonano - Bass
Releases
* Pro Demo (1991)
* A New Hope (1993)
Points of interest
*Barry Alpert and Jeordie White were roommates until Alpert's departure.
*Bob Franquiz, after touring with seminal hardcore act Strongarm, became the pastor of a church in Miami Lakes, FL.
*Amboog-a-Lard songs are available as free MP3 files on Jeordie White's homepage.
Danny Bacher (Born 1/15/78), is a jazz singer, saxophonist, performer, comedian, and writer.
Early Years
Growing up in Wayne, NJ, Danny’s family was an early influence. From his grandparent’s introduction to swing and big band music to singing and saxophone lessons. While in high school, Bacher received both the (national) Louis Armstrong and the John Philip Sousa awards. In high school Bacher performed for two years as a featured soloist in the Newark Jazz Festival youth orchestra where he opened for such legends as Little Jimmy Scott, and Stanley Turrentine.
Education
While in high school, Bacher commenced classical saxophone studies at William Patterson University with Ron Perello, Dr. Edward Joffe, and Dr. David Demsey. Both Dr Demsey and Dr Joffee were Juilliard students of Joe Allard.
Danny earned degrees in both theater and music from New Jersey City University as well as studying acting privately with Annette Charles, Emmy-winning actiress Marilyn Sokol, voice with Roseanna Vitro, Barbara Maier, and Marilyn Maye, and tap with Deborah Mitchell and Germaine Goodson of the Rhythm Queens.
Professional Career
Acting: After college, Bacher worked with The Irondale Ensemble Project under the direction of Terry Greiss, Jim Neisen, and Barbara Mackenzie-Wood. His first show performing as Smee and the twin Lost Boys in an off-Broadway production of Peter Pan received favorable reviews in the New York Times.
Bacher Boys: Working as a comedy team with brother Josh Bacher, they were co-writers and music directors for the Random House Seussentennial Imagination Tour (co-writer/ music director) which toured 40 cities across the United States in 2004. The brothers also performed original material at NYC comedy clubs including Ha, Comix, and Carolines.
In 2006 and 2007, they wrote, produced, and directed their off-Broadway show “The Funniest Show in the World about the History of Comedy Performed by Two Brothers in Less than Two Hours for Under Twenty Bucks” which had 2 sold out NYC runs as well as national and international tours in California, Las Vegas, Rhode Island, Ohio, and England.
Music
While in high school, Bacher often partnered with college ensembles at William Paterson University and played Baritone and Soprano Sax for the Chico Mendoza Latin Jazz Orchestra (’93-’96).
As a member of the legendary Friars Club, Bacher has had the opportunity to perform with notables including Neil Sedaka, Jon Hendricks, Petula Clark, Ray Brown, Norman Simmons, Bob Mintzer, Sir Roland Hana, Dominic Chianese of Soprano’s fame, and Oscar-nominated film composer Angelo Badalamenti. Bacher has also performed at such venues as Fritzel’s (New Orleans), Town Hall (NYC) and the Newark Jazz Festival.
Danny Bacher’s debut recording, “Swing That Music,” a tribute to the three Louis (Armstong, Prima, and Jordan), features jazz luminaries Houston Person, Waren Vache, Howard Alden, Bill Goodwin, Ray Drummond, and Cyrille Aimee will be released in April 2016 on Whaling City Sound. The live show, directed by Marilyn Maye, was featured in the music section of the New York Times and completed a residency at the Metropolitan Room in NYC in August 2015.
Personal Life
Danny has been married since 2012 to stage actress Erin Beirnard.
Early Years
Growing up in Wayne, NJ, Danny’s family was an early influence. From his grandparent’s introduction to swing and big band music to singing and saxophone lessons. While in high school, Bacher received both the (national) Louis Armstrong and the John Philip Sousa awards. In high school Bacher performed for two years as a featured soloist in the Newark Jazz Festival youth orchestra where he opened for such legends as Little Jimmy Scott, and Stanley Turrentine.
Education
While in high school, Bacher commenced classical saxophone studies at William Patterson University with Ron Perello, Dr. Edward Joffe, and Dr. David Demsey. Both Dr Demsey and Dr Joffee were Juilliard students of Joe Allard.
Danny earned degrees in both theater and music from New Jersey City University as well as studying acting privately with Annette Charles, Emmy-winning actiress Marilyn Sokol, voice with Roseanna Vitro, Barbara Maier, and Marilyn Maye, and tap with Deborah Mitchell and Germaine Goodson of the Rhythm Queens.
Professional Career
Acting: After college, Bacher worked with The Irondale Ensemble Project under the direction of Terry Greiss, Jim Neisen, and Barbara Mackenzie-Wood. His first show performing as Smee and the twin Lost Boys in an off-Broadway production of Peter Pan received favorable reviews in the New York Times.
Bacher Boys: Working as a comedy team with brother Josh Bacher, they were co-writers and music directors for the Random House Seussentennial Imagination Tour (co-writer/ music director) which toured 40 cities across the United States in 2004. The brothers also performed original material at NYC comedy clubs including Ha, Comix, and Carolines.
In 2006 and 2007, they wrote, produced, and directed their off-Broadway show “The Funniest Show in the World about the History of Comedy Performed by Two Brothers in Less than Two Hours for Under Twenty Bucks” which had 2 sold out NYC runs as well as national and international tours in California, Las Vegas, Rhode Island, Ohio, and England.
Music
While in high school, Bacher often partnered with college ensembles at William Paterson University and played Baritone and Soprano Sax for the Chico Mendoza Latin Jazz Orchestra (’93-’96).
As a member of the legendary Friars Club, Bacher has had the opportunity to perform with notables including Neil Sedaka, Jon Hendricks, Petula Clark, Ray Brown, Norman Simmons, Bob Mintzer, Sir Roland Hana, Dominic Chianese of Soprano’s fame, and Oscar-nominated film composer Angelo Badalamenti. Bacher has also performed at such venues as Fritzel’s (New Orleans), Town Hall (NYC) and the Newark Jazz Festival.
Danny Bacher’s debut recording, “Swing That Music,” a tribute to the three Louis (Armstong, Prima, and Jordan), features jazz luminaries Houston Person, Waren Vache, Howard Alden, Bill Goodwin, Ray Drummond, and Cyrille Aimee will be released in April 2016 on Whaling City Sound. The live show, directed by Marilyn Maye, was featured in the music section of the New York Times and completed a residency at the Metropolitan Room in NYC in August 2015.
Personal Life
Danny has been married since 2012 to stage actress Erin Beirnard.