Supporting the Future Leaders of Our Community
Wichita, Kan.— (January 23, 2025) — At High Touch Technologies, we believe that investing in technology goes beyond innovation — it’s about empowering our clients and communities. Our team of employee-owners is proud to support organizations that align with our community involvement initiatives, fostering leadership, STEM education, and technology career development.
Recently, members of our team, including Diana Harris (Manager of Client Success), Meagan Perrymore (HR Generalist II), and Derrick Nielsen (President and CEO), had the honor of attending the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas’ Youth of the Year event, celebrating the incredible achievements of young leaders in our community.
Recognizing Excellence: The Youth of the Year Program
For decades, the Youth of the Year program has been the premier leadership recognition initiative of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This program honors outstanding Club members who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, and service to their communities. Winners progress through local, state, and regional competitions, ultimately vying for the title of National Youth of the Year, which comes with a prestigious $50,000 scholarship.
At this year’s event, Khaai Wilson, a senior at Wichita Heights High School, was named the 2025 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas. In recognition of his hard work and dedication, he was awarded a $1,750 scholarship and will represent South Central Kansas at the state competition on March 11 in Topeka.
Our Commitment to the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas
High Touch Technologies is more than just an IT service provider—we’re a committed technology partner dedicated to making a difference in the communities that support us. Throughout the year, our employee-owners actively support initiatives like the Clubs2Careers program, which helps Club members explore technology and cybersecurity-driven career paths.
Additionally, our President and CEO, Derrick Nielsen, proudly serves on the organization’s board of directors, reinforcing our long-standing partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs.
“Seeing the passion and determination of these young leaders is truly inspiring,” states Nielsen. “Our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club is about so much more than technology—it’s about creating opportunities and supporting the future of our community.”
Beyond sponsorships and career programs, High Touch provides managed IT services to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, ensuring their technology infrastructure remains reliable, secure, and efficient. From network management and cybersecurity to cloud solutions, our IT support helps the organization focus on its mission without the burden of technical challenges. By helping streamline their operations and protect critical data, we help them create a safer and more connected environment for their members.
Bringing the Human Touch to Technology.
At High Touch Technologies, we understand that technology should work hard for you—not the other way around. As a security-first technology provider, we help businesses streamline their IT solutions, improve security, and future-proof their IT strategies with leading-edge technology solutions.
Let’s work together to make your technology do more for you. Contact us today to learn more about our managed IT services that help power incredible organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas.