We extend our congratulations to Bob WIlliamson, CEO of Horizon Software in Loganville, GA. Bob was named the 2006 Gwinnett Small Business Person of the Year by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. Horizon Software, a global leader in software, services and technologies for food service operations, has been working with BLAST for over a year as an enterprise technology client.

Thirty-five years ago, Bob hitchiked to Atlanta — penniless,without a college education and without any family or friends. He sold a pint of blood for $7 on Lucky St. the day he got there – $5 of which went towards a room at the YMCA and $2 left for living. He then got a job cleaning bricks for $15 a week. Bob turned to God, met his wife and turned his life around.

Williamson had started seven companies before he began Horizon Software 12 years ago. He has grown Horizon from his basement to the 138 employees it has today. Under Bob’s leadership, Horizon has also recevied recognition as one of Georgia’s fastest growing technology companies. Horizon is a major supporter of numerous charities including Relay for Life, Atlanta’s Families First Organization, Children’s Restoration Network, Eagle Ranch Children’s home, Everett Public Schools Foundation and Hurricane Katrina relief.

BLAST is honored to work with Bob and the Horizon team – congratulations!