While CompTIA may be best known for its world class and far-reaching certifications, there is an all-inclusive membership side that encompasses dozens of technology interest groups, advisory councils, and global communities. Before coming to CompTIA, Gary enjoyed a successful career in the private sector as a consultant who specialized in working with companies seeking to build new channels within the technology field. I addition, Gary was recruited to serve as a CompTIA faculty member to help member companies better understand the market from which they were attempting to better understand. Now we shift to the addition of PTI and other public sector groups and explore ways these communities can learn and benefit from one another.