On November 3, 2011 with Mayor Greg Goodnight, City and County Elected Officials, Guest Speaker Quinn Buckner
and over 350 Business Leaders in attendance at the Kokomo Country Club, the Greater Kokomo Economic Development
Alliance announced Huston Technologies, a Division of Huston Electric, as the 2011 Technology Business of the Year.

Accepting the Award was Jeff Cardwell, CEO of Huston Electric.  “We are honored to accept this award for Technology Business of the Year.  We’ve been known for 72 years as an Electrical Contractor and tonight we are being recognized for the latest technological products we are bringing to the market” stated Jeff.  In addition, Jeff thanked Matt Boor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Huston Electric for his efforts in implementing the products and services that assisted in Huston winning this award. “Everyone is aware that Huston Electric has been a premier Electrical Contractor since 1939 but now they are aware of our Technology Division.  SMART Interactive White Boards assist businesses in transforming the way they work and learn.  Control 4 allows our customers to experience the latest technology in comfort, security and entertainment through home and business automation. NEC Phone systems and Video Conferencing improves the business bottom line by bringing team members, clients and suppliers into Virtual Meetings thus saving time and travel expenses. I personally thank Jeff and the Huston family for believing in me, supporting my vision and providing me with an exceptional place to work.  Lastly, I would like thank the team at Huston Technologies and the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce for recognizing our efforts.” To see the latest technological products first hand, please visit the Huston Technology Product Demonstration Room at their Kokomo location.

Jeff and Matt with award! Kokomo Business of the Year for 2011! Jeff receiving award.