Heider Goes Seeking; AeA Texas Appoints Greg Heider Director of Membership Development.

DALLAS -- Looking to add to the successes of an already dynamic team, the AeA Texas council has named Greg Heider director of membership development. In this position, Heider will promote AeA membership opportunities to technology companies across Texas and encourage member participation in various

"AeA's mission is to offer its members access to the best products and services," said Executive Director for AeA Texas Clare Emerson. "Adding Greg to the team means our members will receive even greater attention and care as they are made aware of the public policy issues, member events and activities in which AeA involves itself."

Heider has more than 10 years of business development and marketing experience. Prior to AeA Texas he held positions at the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce and the Enlightened Technology Group where he managed recruitment and development of new members and established new business opportunities. Heider has a bachelor's degree in business commerce from Niagara University in New York.

"AeA Texas works diligently to ensure its members' continued success in the marketplace," said Greg Heider. "I am looking forward to bringing my experience to work for an organization with AeA's reputation and rich history."

About AeA

Advancing the business of technology, AeA is the nation's largest high-tech trade association. AeA's 1.8 million members and more than 3,000 companies represent the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors, medical devices and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services. With 17 regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels and Beijing, AeA offers a unique global policy grassroots capability and a wide portfolio of valuable business services and products for the high-tech industry. AeA has been the accepted voice of the U.S. technology community since 1943. For more information, please visit www.aeanet.org.