Clinton A. Pownall

Clinton A. Pownall has been an innovator in the IT field since 1990. First gaining exposure during his six-year service as a decorated Weapons Systems Technician in the U.S. Navy, he went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. After founding Computer Business in 1996, he was one of the first to pioneer Voice-over-IP technology using satellite communications.

As a member of the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the joint Florida Sheriff’s Association, he advises law enforcement, government agencies, and businesses on cybersecurity. He is also actively involved with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Clinton served in regional efforts of the Bill & Melinda Gates NextGen Foundation. He served as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Orlando Shakes Theater and is actively involved in the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, West Orange Chamber of Commerce, and the Orlando Economic Partnership.

He is a strong supporter of entrepreneurs in business, is a member of various public policy committees in and around Central Florida, and is very active in politics and education. His previous IT positions include Vice President of Technology for an enterprise computer telephony company and the Director of Technology for a developer of timeshare resorts.