PORTLAND, OR, Jan 29, 2025 – The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) has announced the planned retirement of ITC President David Lorenzo and the election of Shawn Lindsay as ITC President, effective Feb 1, 2025.
David Lorenzo began working with CAD in the early 1980s. In 1986, after partnering with KETIV Technologies, Lorenzo played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a leading Autodesk AutoCAD reseller in North America. As vice president of KETIV’s software development, Lorenzo spearheaded the development of ArchT, BIM application for AutoCAD.
Transition Plan
Lorenzo expressed his confidence in Shawn Lindsay, who has served as the ITC’s lead attorney for over 22 years, “Shawn’s exceptional legal expertise, deep institutional knowledge of the ITC and CAD industry, strong board connections, and collaborative leadership skills uniquely position him to effectively guide the ITC. I am confident Shawn will elevate the ITC to new heights, continue the ITC’s collaborative mission, and safeguard IntelliCAD as an alternative development platform for future generations.”
Vitor Neves, chair of the ITC’s board emphasized upon Lindsay’s abilities, “Not only has Shawn effectively served as the ITC’s legal counsel for decades, he has also served as an Oregon legislator, which demonstrates his capacity to foster collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders. The unanimous election of Shawn underscores the ITC Board of Directors’ confidence in his leadership as the incoming president.”
Shawn Lindsay stated, “I am honored to build upon the strong foundation Dave established at the ITC. His leadership has created a strong CAD platform and collective culture that serves as the bedrock for our members’ success. Collaborating with Jason Poitras and our talented team, we will continue to advance our technology while strengthening our member relationships and market presence.”
About The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium
The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC), established in 1999, is a non-profit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA. It develops the IntelliCAD engine and development platform, offering a cost-effective alternative to proprietary CAD software. ITC licenses its technology to member companies, enabling them to create and distribute their own CAD solutions. The consortium serves industries such as architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing, providing tools for 2D and 3D design, drafting, and modeling. ITC operates on a cooperative model, with members contributing to shared development costs. This approach allows ITC to offer a comprehensive CAD platform without the high costs associated with traditional proprietary software.
Source: IntelliCAD
