From Newark to Tech Leadership | Toledo News

From Newark to the skies: Alex Trujillo, a 29-year-old tech whiz turned director of technology for Explore Licking County, uses his coding skills to power the region’s tourism engine — all while staying rooted in the community that shaped him. Once a star athlete and early game programmer, he found his calling in web development after an internship that showed him how tech can fuel local growth. Now, he’s climbing rooftops, flying drones, and building websites that bring visitors to his hometown — proving that passion, grit, and a love for your roots can build more than just apps — they can build thriving communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1b922dfa0938ae6