Telecommunications Industry Association
Grant Seiffert, President

TIA represents providers of communications and information technology products and services for the global marketplace through its core competencies in standards development, domestic and international advocacy, market development and trade promotion programs. The association makes possible the convergence of new communications networks while working for a competitive and innovative market environment. TIA strives to further its 700 members' business opportunities and to promote economic growth and the betterment of humanity through improved communications.

Electronic Components Association
Robert Willis, President

ECA represents the electronics industry sector comprising manufacturers and suppliers of passive and active electronic components, component arrays and assemblies, and materials and support services. ECA provides its 140 member companies a dynamic link to business and technical information, market research and trend analysis, leaders of industry and government, and technical and educational training.

Government Electronics and Information Technology Association
Dan Heinemeier, President

GEIA represents the high-tech industry doing business with the government and includes companies involved in producing information technology (IT) solutions as well as advanced electronics products and services for the defense and civil government markets. GEIA's 100-plus members are systems integrators, suppliers, contractors, hardware manufacturers and software providers in the IT, defense and communications industries. GEIA connects industry to government through its renowned forecasting process, in which members meet and conduct hundreds of government customer interviews to develop long- and short-range spending and budget projections.

National Science and Technology Education Partnership
Pete McCloskey, CEO

The Electronic Industries Foundation has phased in a new name for the organization: the National Science and Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP). The new name more accurately reflects the foundation's mission and more effectively position the organization among educators, corporations, public policy makers and others concerned about science and technology. NSTEP offers programs for young people that develop critical math, science and technology skills while building awareness of electronics and high-tech careers. NSTEP brings the excitement and innovation of the electronics industry into the classroom to expand young minds and inspire the next generation of technology leadership. NSTEP is the philanthropic partner of the Electronic Industries Alliance.

JEDEC
John J. Kelly, President

JEDEC is the leading developer of standards for the semiconductor industry. Almost 2000 representatives appointed by some 250 JEDEC member companies work together in nearly 50 technical committees to develop standards and publications. JEDEC promotes the universal acceptance of these publications and standards, which are intended to meet the needs of every segment of the industry and its customers. JEDEC offers its standards free to the world.