Board Highlight: John DeShazer
“Inspiredu has a vision of a future where digital participation is not defined by zip code, and it is leading the effort to realize that vision in Georgia. ”
Q. As an Inspiredu emeritus board member, what are you most excited about?
I'm excited to be part of the effort led by the Inspiredu staff, volunteers, and board members to create a more equitable digital future for Georgia families and communities.
Q. What is your current job, and what does it involve?
As President, I lead a Salesforce Professional Services company called LogicSpree.
LogicSpree, renowned for our adept analysis-driven approach, specializes in delivering Salesforce success for small and mid-market businesses.
Q. What is a day like in the life of John?
My day involves wearing many hats, but I spend the majority of my time enabling the LogicSpree team to deliver 5-star experiences for our Salesforce customers. This involves listening to specific customer concerns, developing collaborative solutions, and resource planning.
After work, I dedicate time to reading about history, philosophy, psychology, and economics (I'm a boring guy). On Saturdays, I like to travel to towns/cities around the South to get a sense of the unique character of each. On Sundays, I typically spend time with my parents, nephews, siblings, and cousins.
Occasionally, I like to play a 20-year-old computer game called Rise of Nations.
Q. How do you relate to Inspiredu’s mission, values, and/or work?
I grew up in southern DeKalb County, a community that is served by Inspiredu, so I have experienced life on the other side of the digital divide and its associated challenges. I follow the line of thinking that states that we should not wait for the future to come to us, rather we should create the future that we desire. Inspiredu has a vision of a future where digital participation is not defined by zip code, and it is leading the effort to realize that vision in Georgia.