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Pinnacle Data Systems: Corporate Sustainability Coordinator Receives Nomination for an Alabama Black Achievers Award (The Oliver Robinson Foundation)
06/13/11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Elena T. White, Corporate Sustainability Coordinator for Pinnacle Data Systems, LLC (Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA) has been selected as a “Non-Profit Executive of the Year” nominee. Mrs. White’s passion for sustainability is second to none, as evidenced by her many environmental awareness endeavors. Elena T. White was chosen to spearhead PDS’s sustainability initiative, Pinnacle Preserves, as its creator. Pinnacle Data Systems is the first within the document processing industry to implement a formal sustainability initiative, which includes an expanded recycling program.
Mrs. White is the founder and editor of green lifestyle blog, “Life The Green Way”, which is geared towards the mainstream, and focuses on sustainability issues. In her writings she offers guidance in areas ranging from money-saving green tips, as well as, reviews of eco-friendly products, local air quality updates, coverage of local environmental issues and other environmental information. Elena’s expertise was validated recently when some of her works were published in "The Community Reinvestor", an Alabama business magazine (Spring and Fall/Winter editions, 2010). Life The Green Way is featured at Best Green Blogs and also listed at Top 100 Green Blogs for Students.
She is also the founder of the Birmingham chapter of Green Drinks, an international, non-profit, networking organization with over 700 chapters worldwide, that joins organizations and individuals that are focused on green initiatives. In addition, Elena’s community and environmental efforts were recognized by the NAACP Birmingham-Metro Branch, when it awarded her as a 2010 NAACP Outstanding Young Professional.
The Oliver Robinson Foundation recognizes African-Americans who give unselfishly of their time and resources to make a difference in their respective communities. The Foundation will honor men and women at the Alabama Black Achievers Awards Gala with a formal, black-tie event on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Birmingham Sheraton Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. This event is unique because of the focus of the event is to spotlight African Americans in the categories of: Physician, Non-Profit Executive, Entrepreneur, Attorney, Civil Rights Legends and Lifetime Achievers for their outstanding contributions.
Pinnacle Data Systems, LLC was founded in 1992, with redundant facilities in Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL and has grown successfully over the past 18 years. Pinnacle provides document management and distribution services to document-intensive companies within the insurance, utilities, telecommunications, credit union, collections, financial services and business-to-business industries.
Contact: Mitch Anderson, VP of Business Development
Direct line: 205-307-6879
Pinnacle Data Systems, LLC- www.pinnacledatasystems.com