AeANET : AeA NJ-PA Council -- About Us

The New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council provides high-tech companies the innovative services, networking opportunities, and broad array of products necessary to grow and compete in the ever-changing high-tech marketplace. We provide you with a voice in Trenton and Harrisburg, to ensure that your interests are represented and heard on state legislative issues. We also work closely with our national policy team to communicate with the Congressional Delegations hailing from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We proudly represent the technology community on both the state and national level. Our Government Affairs page will provide you with more information.

Regionally, we host roundtables for CEO/Presidents, Chief Financial Officers, and Human Resource Directors, to name a few. These roundtables serve as a vehicle to network, share information, and discuss issues and solutions with your peers. We offer seminars on topics ranging from International Trade to Mergers and Acquisitions. To find out more information, please go to our Committees and Events Pages.

We also serve as a clearinghouse for information. We provide our members with timely information on: grants for employee training, research and development tax incentives, trade issues, and other state and federal programs that high-tech companies can benefit from. Our staff can also help in cutting government red tape by providing you with the information you need or directing you to the proper channels and contacts to assist you.

AeA�s New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council is ready to serve you! Please enjoy our web site, and we welcome you to call us with any questions you may have. If you would like information regarding membership or any issue, please email Linda Klose or call 732.340.1530

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

Chairperson Thomas Shields SVP and Chief Financial Officer of ANADIGICS, Inc. & Committee Chairperson	Thomas C. Shields is Chief Financial Officer of ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq), a position he assumed in August 1999. With over 18 years experience in developing and expanding global financial operations, mergers and acquisitions, new business development and manufacturing, Mr Shields financial leadership has contributed directly to the success of numerous technology companies including ANADIGICS. Mr Shields came to ANADIGICS from Fisher Scientific Company, where he served as Vice President of Finance and Controller. Prior to joining Fisher Scientific, he was Vice President of Finance and Controller of Harman Consumer Group, where he led domestic and international operations and financial management. He also has served as Chief Financial Officer and had full responsibility for P&L and operational performance at Baker & Taylor Software. Mr Shields holds a BS in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Linda Klose Executive Director AeA NJ-PA Council P: 732.340.1530 F: 732.340.1533	Linda Klose joined the New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council of AeA in October 2000. As Executive Director, she is responsible for the management of the regional office supported by both paid staff and volunteers. AeA assists technology businesses through an assortment of programs and events. In addition, Ms Klose is responsible for the promotion of the high technology industry with government officials and the state legislatures of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ms Klose has a diverse background of employment with a focus for more than a decade on non-profit management. She previously was the Executive Director for the Southern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (1997-2000) and the Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (1992-1997). Prior to that, she worked for a media company, as a substitute teacher, and as a computer programmer for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Beyond her paid experience, Ms Klose has been an active adult volunteer in Girl Scouts for more than twenty-five years. She is a Master Trainer in both outdoor and new leader courses. She currently serves on the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore �s Adult Recognitions Committee and Gold Award Committee and has served on the Council�s By-Laws, Personnel Policies, and Strategic Planning Committees and as a National Teller and a National Delegate at the triennial conventions of Girl Scouts of the USA . In addition, she has served in her hometown in multiple positions.Ms Klose received a BA from Douglass College , Rutgers and a MBA from Georgian Court College in Lakewood . She is also a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce�s Institute for Association Management, a five-year program of one week a summer in classroom studies combined with practical experience and extensive study outside the classroom. A native of California , Ms Klose has resided in New Jersey for more than 35 years with her husband, Dirk. She is the mother of two grown daughters.

Sue Gonzalez Programs Coordinator AeA NJ-PA Council P: 732.340.1530 F: 732.340.1533	Sue Gonzalez joined the New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council of AeA as Program Coordinator in November of 2002. Since joining AeA she has been responsible for assisting both the New Jersey-Pennsylvania and New York Councils with achieving membership goals, running successful programs, and with keeping the office in New Jersey operational. Prior to joining AeA Ms Gonzalez worked extensively in the Financial Industry. She has worked as a Transfer/Custody Representative in the Securities Department and as a Financial Services Analyst in the New Accounts Department at UBS Financial Services Inc. Originally from New York City, Ms Gonzalez has resided in New Jersey for nearly twenty years and has one daughter.