AeANET : AeA Orange County Council -- About Us

AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members� top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. Internationally, AeA represents about 2,500 companies with 1.8 million employees. In Orange County, AeA represents 160 member companies with worldwide revenue of over $8 billion and more than 160,000 employees in the U.S. and globally. AeA's 2,500 members span the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors, medical devices and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services

Your primary purpose is helping our members� top and bottom lines
by providing the following services:

Chairperson Charlie Sundling CEO and Chairman Pipeline Software, Inc.	Mr. Sundling provides nearly 20 years of experience in enterprise software technology, business development and executive management. Mr. Sundling founded Pipeline in 1997 and has lead the company to 26 quarters of profitablity, 3 successful acquisitions, and pioneering of new technologies and markets. Prior to founding Pipeline he has worked with a variety of leading global companies to provide guidance on enterprise systems and strategies throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Sundling is published on the subject of Enterprise Applications Software, CRM and on-demand technologies, including co-authoring best selling CRM at the speed of light (McGraw Hill 2002). Mr. Sundling currently serves on the National Board of Directors of the AeA, the largest technology trade association in the United States, and as vice-Chairman of the AeA Executive Committee of Orange County.

Vice Chair Kevin McDonald Executive Vice President Alvaka Networks, Inc.	Kevin McDonald is the Vice Chairman of the AeA Orange County Council of the AeA and the Chairman of the Orange County Government Affairs Committee. Mr. McDonald replaces long-time Government Affairs Committee Chair Frank Singer. The mission of the Government Affairs Committee is to effect change on key local, state and federal public policy issues important to growing and improving high-tech businesses. Mr. McDonald is also the Executive Vice President of Alvaka Networks Inc. Alvaka Networks, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, CA. and is a leading provider of network management, monitoring, security and integration services. Alvaka's core company purpose is to constantly improve the way networks are managed and serviced. AlvakaNet and Netplan, Alvaka's flagship service products, are a bundled set of network management, monitoring, security and Internet access services that provide Alvaka Networks' clients with guaranteed 24x7 uptime and lower Total Cost of Ownership. We leverage 23 plus years of in the field experience and more than 13 years as a leader in the MSP space to deliver the highest quality of service and return on investment to SMB Clients.

Don Hicks Executive Director AeA Orange County Council P: 949.450.1500 x102 F: 949.450.1599	Don Hicks is the Executive Director of the AeA Orange County Council where he helps members strengthen their businesses by using AeA�s extensive resources. Don has over 30 years of leadership experience in Orange County. Prior to his hire at AeA, he led the sales practice at Quantum Leaders, a management consulting and strategy company, based in Irvine, Calif., where he worked with his clients to develop comprehensive business plans and increase sales and revenue. His years of experience in industries spanning from eLearning to pharmaceutical have helped him to cultivate and maintain important relationships with executives at FORTUNE 1000 companies. Having been a member of the executive committee for the Orange County Council for many years, Don understands the climate and is familiar with the opportunities and challenges facing members today. �We are pleased to have Don join our council,� said Charlie Sundling, Chairman, AeA Orange County Council and President of Pipeline Software. �Don�s experience across multiple markets is an asset to AeA and will enhance our ability to serve our member companies to the best of our ability with programs and events specifically targeted to our market.�

Alan Wald Director, Membership Development AeA Orange County Council P: 949.450.1500 x104 F: 949.450.1599	Alan Wald is the Director of Membership Development for the AeA Orange County Council. In this role, Alan works closely with member company executives on maximizing the benefits that AeA provides with membership.

Yalanda Oglesby Program Marketing Manager AeA Orange County Council P: 949.450.1500 x101 F: 949.450.1599	Yalanda Oglesby is the Program Marketing Manager for the AeA Orange County Council. Yalanda works with AeA members and council staff in hosting various business development, educational, and public policy seminars and programs in the Orange County and Inland Empire regions of California. Yalanda is also responsible for communicating relevant news to members of the high-tech industry.

For more information on the many benefits, programs and services of the AeA Orange County Council, contact Alan Wald at 949.450.1500 x104.