Terry L Calloway

For release: May 19, 2010

Contact: Terry Calloway, 301 Winwood Drive, Pittsburg, KS
620-231-6727, terry@terrycalloway.com
www.terrycalloway.com

Calloway announces candidacy for House, District 3 seat
PITTSBURG – Recognizing the need to attract new businesses and industry and to maintain and improve infrastructure in the Pittsburg area, longtime businessman Terry Calloway announces his candidacy for the Kansas House, District 3 seat.

Calloway is the President and CEO of Data Technique, Inc., Pittsburg, a computer technology-consulting firm he founded in 1986. He also has served as a visiting instructor at Pittsburg State University and served as a part-time instructor for (P.O.M.C./Fort Scott College Ext.) - lecturing adult classes in microcomputer software use and application.
Calloway earned a degree in computer science from Pittsburg State University and was awarded the PSU Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1999.

“I am running for office because there are great opportunities for growth in Pittsburg that have been overlooked. The job of 3rd District Representative doesn’t stop with legislation and I want to fulfill the whole job responsibility” says Calloway, who also sought the District 3 seat in 1998. “As a business owner and former Planning and Zoning Commission member, I have worked closely with city and county officials through the years. This experience and knowledge would prove beneficial for the position as city, county, and state officials need to work closely together to advocate as a united voice in an effort to make a difference for the people of Pittsburg. Listening to the needs of business is what I do for a living and as a legislator, I would listen and represent the needs of both the people of Pittsburg and our business community.”

Noting strong needs to improve and develop highways in southeast Kansas, Calloway cites transportation as a key ingredient to economic development. “I am very concerned about the deterioration of the airport and highway infrastructure in Kansas,” he said. “As a legislator, I would work to see we are better positioned to receive early funding, both State and Federal Dollars.”

Calloway’s company, Data Technique, Inc. was named one of Inc. magazine’s “Fastest Growing Companies in America” in 2006 and has twice been named a Novell Partner of the Year. Calloway’s company has employed over 235 technical and professionals since incorporating in 1988. These individuals work for clients in a number of settings, including over 25 school districts in Kansas and many colleges and universities including Missouri Southern State University, The University of Kansas and Kansas State University. Some corporate clients include Wal-Mart, Learjet, United Missouri Bank and Ameren.

Among Calloway’s past and present community and volunteer service positions have included: Pittsburg Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson, Pittsburg Airport Advisory Board Chairperson, South Broadway Baptist Church Board of Trustees, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, PSU College of Business Board of Advisors, Pittsburg Rotary Club, and Civil Air Patrol. Terry has also served on advisory boards of many information technology corporations including CMP Media, and Everything Channel. In the early 1990’s he also served on Novell Inc.'s first Internet Advisory Council.

Planning for the campaign began back in January and the “Calloway for Kansas House” committee was quickly formed with a number of volunteers eager to support his race. Former Pittsburg City Commissioner Mary Judene Nance is the Campaign Chairperson while former BKD Partner Richard Oler will serve as Treasurer.

Looking to the future for Kansas, Calloway wants to represent the people of the Third District and ensure they can look forward to a strong quality of life. “While the economy continues to make progress, there are opportunities and companies are looking to grow with communities who are forward-looking. I want Pittsburg to be that “forward-looking” community and provide benefits to our citizens. We can, once again, be a thriving community. I will work diligently in the capacity of your representative to ensure that there are favorable conditions for more jobs to be brought to Pittsburg.”

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