TCTC Foundation honors Itron

The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Itron, Inc., a global technology company for the utility industry, the 2013 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and most prestigious honor reserved for entities that have made a significant financial contribution, either cash or non-cash, to the Foundation to support the work of the College. “Itron is strongly committed to supporting local communities and has been a philanthropic partner with Tri-County since 1988.  Their commitment with the College and the Foundation is evident through its generous gifts over the years to establish two endowments,” said Foundation Chair Peggy Deane.   The Itron Teaching Chair was created to support the professional development of mathematics faculty while the Itron Technology Endowment provides support for the College’s technology needs.  In addition to establishing these two endowments, Itron has been a sponsor of the Spring Open and Fall Classic golf tournaments. Itron has given more than $186,000 to the Foundation over the past 25 years, earning the company recognition on the college’s prestigious Wall of Honor.  Itron currently serves more than 8,000 customers in over 100 countries.  The company’s mission is to provide critical knowledge that will empower the world’s utilities to manage energy and water responsibly.