AICCO Business Excellence Award - 2008
Cherokee Data Solutions has multiple awards and certifications, both for the company as a whole and for each of its employees.
| North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NAICS Code | Description | Small Business | Emerging Small Business |
| 334112 | Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | Yes | No |
| 423420 | Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | Yes | No |
| 423430 | Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers | Yes | No |
| 424120 | Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | Yes | No |
| 443120 | Computer and Software Stores | Yes | No |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | Yes | No |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | Yes | No |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | Yes | No |
| 562111 | Solid Waste Collection | Yes | Yes |
| 562112 | Hazardous Waste Collection | Yes | No |
| 562219 | Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | Yes | Yes |
| 562920 | Materials Recovery Facilities | Yes | No |
| 562998 | All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services | Yes | No |
| 811212 | Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance | Yes | No |
Native American Business Development
Professional Sony Authorization; HP Authorization; Recycling and Environmental Biological Research; Member American Indian Science and Engineering Society; AISES Science Fair Judge; Cherokee Nation Science Fair Judge; Member Rogers County Cherokee Association; Volunteer Tutor for math, science and Spanish; Missions to Spain, Africa, Mexico, Guatamala, Peru and Navajo Nation. State Academic Team and Individual/Texas-Gold Individual Math: Gold Individual Economics: Gold Overall High Score. Inducted into National Biology Honor Society 2000 and founding member of Biology Chapter for Oral Roberts University 2000. Vice President of Oklahoma State University AISES Chapter; 2003-2004.
Contact info: Cell: 918-283-4777
Paul Bickford (Cherokee and Creek) functions as sales and engineering manager for Cherokee Data Solutions of Claremore, OK, a certified Woman-Owned, TERO and Buy Indian Certified, SBA 8(a), and Small Disadvantaged Business firm. Paul has been employed in technical sales and sales management positions since 1984 at such companies as EMC, QMS, MTI Technologies, Storage Dimensions, and others.
Prior to 1984, Paul engineered electrical distribution services, fault-relay protection, and power generation control systems for Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Paul ultimately took supervisory responsibility for all electrical and control systems at the Oologah gas and coal fired plant.
Paul graduated Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from The University of Tulsa and did graduate course work in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. Paul has been registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma and holds a number of certifications in the technology arena such as CISCO SMB Specialist Account Manager and Engineer.
Giving back to his community is an important aspect of Paul's personal and professional life. He has served as BSA Scoutmaster and Committee Chair having earned his Woodbadge certificate, passionate science fair judge, youth sports coach and director, President of the Claremore High School Baseball Dugout Club, political party caucus representative, various appointments to municipal boards, and was elected to Town Council. Professional and Native American related service includes: President of the Oklahoma Professional Chapter of the American Indians in Science and Engineering Society, National Governance Committee for AISES, NAISEF judge, Rogers County Cherokee Association, and State Director and President of the Eastern Chapter of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma.
Paul's family roots are deep in the rocks of Rogers County in NE Oklahoma. He is married 28-years to like-minded Pamela Huddleston-Bickford of Mazie, OK (also Cherokee) who is mother of their three children: Paul Matthew, Chrystal Lena (Antao), and Benjamin Ross. Paul enjoys playing his dad's string bass in jazz, classics, and western swing, gridiron comedy and vocals, golf, tennis, racquetball, and family oriented activities.
Lenovo Authorization; Sony Authorization; Professional Olympus Authorization; Smead Systems Authorization; Symantec Certified; SBA 7j; SBA Government Cost and Pricing CPE; 2007 National Reseller Advisory Council; American Indian Science and Engineering Society Chapter founder for Claremore High School; Toastmasters; Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council 2003-2005; Founding member Rogers County Cherokee Association; Member American Legion; Oklahoma Boys State, Chief Justice received nomination to Boys Nation. Missions to Navajo and Mexico; Volunteer for Native American elder community, Orphanage construction, Habitat for Humanity, State Academic Team/Oklahoma-Gold 2003; State Baseball 5A-Gold 2003; State Runner Up 2004; Starter Bacone College Baseball; BSA Eagle, Order of The Arrow.
Leona was and continues to be an inspiration to every person who ever had the joy of sharing a cup of coffee with her. She was a mentor to many, a friend to all, and an amazing woman of God.
Her life gave hope and direction that continues to guide a new generation. Cherokee Data was blessed to have her support and seasoned wisdom to build the companies principles and integrity on her life experience.
Until we meet again, "...on that beautiful shore..." you are missed every moment, of every day.