Celebrating Trey Thompson: Winner of the NC Tech Next Tech Awards 2025

May 15, 2025

We are proud to announce that Trey Thompson, Director of Information Security at Atlantic Packaging, has been honored as a winner of the prestigious NC Tech Next Tech Awards 2025. This award recognizes outstanding individuals who are making significant contributions to the tech industry in North Carolina.

About the NC Tech Next Tech Awards
The NC Tech Next Tech Awards, in partnership with Business North Carolina, celebrate North Carolina’s rising tech stars. These awards honor exceptional performers who go the extra mile, build products, grow revenue, support operations, and manage projects that propel businesses forward.

Trey’s Achievements
Trey Thompson has been a cornerstone of Atlantic Packaging’s information security efforts. His drive to learn and innovate has been instrumental in enhancing our security posture. Trey’s expertise spans across domains including cybersecurity and 6-Suite O365+ environments. His ability to learn new skills and bring his team along on this journey has made a significant impact on our organization.

Lynn Barbee, CIO of Atlantic Packaging, nominated Trey for this award, highlighting Trey’s exceptional dedication and insatiable drive to learn. He described Trey as a “workhorse” who doesn’t hesitate to take on new challenges, whether it’s mastering network security or leading his team to new heights.

Celebrating Success
The 2025 Class of Winners was celebrated during the NEXT TECH Awards Celebration on May 14 at the Durham Convention Center and will be profiled in the June issue of Business North Carolina. This recognition is a testament to Trey’s hard work, dedication, and the positive impact he has made at Atlantic Packaging and in the broader tech community. It’s also a testament to the quality and exceptional standards of Atlantic’s IT Department and the employees who work tirelessly to support our organization.

Congratulations, Trey!