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Staff Directory
Directions to NJTC
Welcome to the NJTC. Our staff is dedicated to serving the technology companies of New Jersey with a host of educational events, networking opportunities and recognition programs. We want to hear from you.
NJTC Staff
Maxine Ballen, President and CEO of the NJTC.
You can reach Maxine at mballen@njtc.org
Joan Praiss, Chief Operating Officer. Joan is responsible for all NJTC organization and administrative functions. Joan is also the staff contact for the Life Sciences industry network.
Joan can be contacted at jpraiss@njtc.org.
Paul A. Frank III, Vice President of Membership. Paul is responsible for recruiting and retaining NJTC membership. He is the contact for the Environmental, Energy & Engineering (E3), Telecom/Media, and Electronics, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials industry networks. He also coordinates surveys and international programs.
You can reach Paul at pfrank@njtc.org.
Leo Mennitt, Vice President of Publications. Leo is responsible for managing advertising opportunities for NJ TechNews, LifeSciTech, the NJTC Membership Directory and special publications. Leo is the contact person for the IT/Software Industry Network.
You can reach Leo at lmennitt@njtc.org.
Bari Faye Siegel is the NJTC's Director of Communications and senior editor of the council's two publications -- New Jersey TechNews and LifeSciTech.
You can reach Bari at bari@njtc.org.
Yvonne Riley, Comptroller.
Yvonne can be reached at yschultes@njtc.org.
Ethan Hasbrouck, Director, Government Affairs. Ethan is responsible for the development and implementation of the NJTC Government Affairs Agenda, increasing the visibility of New Jersey's technology community, and management / fundraising for the NJTC TechPAC.
Ethan can be reached at ehasbrouck@njtc.org.
Karen Lisnyj, Executive Administrator.
Karen is the contact person for the CIO and CEO Peer Networks, as well as Edison Innovators, and the Nanotechnology Industry Network. She is also coordinator of the NJTC Board of Directors and direct assistant to Maxine Ballen, President and CEO of the NJTC.
Karen can be reached at karen@njtc.org.
Ellen Stein, Membership Associate. Ellen Stein, Membership Associate. Ellen is responsible for recruiting and retaining small and mid-sized NJTC members. Ellen is the contact for the Venture Capital and Finance Peer Network and the Environmental, Energy & Engineering (E3) Industry Network.
Ellen can be reached at ellen@njtc.org.
Judy Storck, Office Administrator/Membership Services.
Judy is the coordinator of NJTC Expos, the contact for the IT/Software and Telecom/Media industry networks. She is responsible for the coordination of daily office functions at the NJTC.
Judy can be reached at jstorck@njtc.org.
Meredith Cooper, Special Events Coordinator. Meredith is responsible for planning and executing the NJTC's major events including the Gala, Venture Conference and Capital Conference.
Meredith can be reached at mcooper@njtc.org.
Rachel Nicometi, Special Events Associate & Multimedia Producer. Rachel is responsible for planning and executing the NJTC’s major events including the Gala, Venture Conference and Capital Conference. Also responsible for production of mutlimedia for New Jersey TechNews Interactive.
Rachel can be reached at rnicometi@njtc.org.
