Member-only Benefit:  Participate on one of our committees!
If you are a member company executive and would like to serve on one of our committees, please contact Betty Baker, 408.987.4265.

Serves as the Council oversight committee for the direction of the three working committees and membership development and also sends representatives to report at the National Board Meetings.

• Chair: Julie Biagini, Endwave Corporation
  

• Members:
  Howard Czapla, Zendex Corporation
  Tim Guertin, Varian Medical Systems
  Deidre Hanford, Synopsys
  Jeff Hocking, Korn/Ferry International
  Alan Jepsen, Comerica-Technology and Life Sciences Div.
  Edward Lambert, Bridgebank
  Joe Lazzara, Scientific Technologies Inc.
  Ralph Marimon, Tymphany Corporation
  Scott Wylie, Altera Corporation
  

• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are generally held the third Friday of each month from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• How to Join: Contact Betty Baker, 408.987.4265.

Focuses on educating both our members and our area legislators on the potential outcomes of legislative movements.  This committee hosts luncheons and gives private briefings to legislators upon request.

• Mission: The Legislative Action Network works to influence both the state and federal levels by working with elected and appointed officials on issues affecting the high tech industry. 

• How to Join: Contact Betty Baker, 408.987.4265.

Works to identify "hot" industry issues and identify recognized speakers on those topics. What emerges is a seminar or conference to address the issue on behalf of our members. See the events page to get an idea of what they've been planning.

• Mission: To assist in retaining AeA members and attracting new members by developing and sponsoring programs and activities having educational and networking value and current interest for executives of local companies.
  The Programs Committee seeks to meet the needs of AeA member companies by providing them with the bottom line information and education about new issues of concern to the high-tech industry.

• How to Join: Contact Jan Wilcox, 408.987.4247. 

A  group of committed members who work to impact education and our future workforce.

• Mission: To expand the quantity and quality of skilled workers in Bay Area member companies through workforce training programs and educational alliances.

• How to Join: Contact Jan Wilcox, 408.987.4247.