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Staff Bios
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Don Brown, Director
(215) 293-9000
DonBrown@iwpc.org
Old guy with gray hair.
BS Mechanical Engineering - Penn State University, 1970
MS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Thesis Research: Biomedical Engineering - University of Delaware, 1972
Got lost early in his career and found himself in the microelectronics industry (first job with Kulicke & Soffa Industries, 1972).
Developed microelectronics packaging and assembly equipment for almost 10 years.
Awarded 3 US Patents.
Written, lectured, moderated more than 100 articles, conferences, workshops, books, studies in the electronics packaging and wireless industries for more than 30 years, worldwide.
Founded International Wireless Industry Consortium ™ (IWPC ™, www.iwpc.org ) in 1998, which now has more than 150 members, worldwide – the who’s who of the Wireless Industry.
Organized and moderated more than 150 wireless industry workshop events since 1998, worldwide, attended by more than 9,000 industry leaders over the years.
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Graham Carter, Technical Director
(215) 293-9000
gc@iwpc.org
Old-"ish" guy... who wishes he had gray hair!
Graham works with members to identify working group and workshop topics which would benefit from cross-functional collaboration. Through his engagement with mobile operators, OEMs and Suppliers, he is responsible for formulating activities which drive the industry forward.
Prior to joining IWPC, Graham was responsible for defining the global mobile device platform strategy for 2G, 3G and next generation devices for Agere Systems and Infineon Technologies (now Intel Mobile Communications). He was also a member of the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors.
As a founder of Red-M, a successful start-up, pioneering advanced wireless networking solutions which was spun-out of Madge Networks, one of the worlds leading computer networking companies, he was Global Product Line Manager for high-volume IT/Networking products.
Graham was originally a Design Engineer for Pye in the UK, which became part of Philips Electronics, where he spent the next 15 years in various international roles, from Field Applications Engineering and Business Development in Asia to Corporate Strategy and Planning in the Netherlands.
Graham is married with four children and is continually trying to educate Don on the finer points of the "Queens English" language.
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Linda Showaker, Chief Operating Officer
(215) 293-9000
Linda@iwpc.org
Has supported Don and his insanity since 1982.
Takes care of all of the important stuff.
Keeps everything running like clockwork, in spite of Don.
If you want something done and done properly, call Linda.
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Mardi Harrison, CFO & In-House Counsel
(267) 252-1035
Mardi and Don have been business partners since 1982; they co-founded the IWPC in 1998.
For the last 30 years, Mardi has been responsible for the financial operation of their businesses as well as contracts and other legal matters.
J.D. Temple University, Beasley School of Law, 1994
M.S. Columbia University, 1973
B.S. Brooklyn College, 1971
Mardi’s early career spanned many occupations.
The turning point in her life was the day in 1979 that she walked into a bank in New York City to get a cash advance on her VISA, and the bank finger-printed her. At that moment, she decided to move out of New York City to a friendlier environment. That decision led to her move to Willow Grove PA, and 8 months later she met Don Brown. Six months after meeting, they started their first business.
From 1990-1994, she spent her mid-life crisis in law school. Graduating in 1994, she pursued a career in employment law litigation while continuing her duties with IWPC. In 1999, she was one of 50 attorneys nationwide to be accepted to the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College for special litigation training. It was around that time that Don stopped trying to win arguments with her.
Currently, she maintains her law practice part-time and devotes the majority of her time to IWPC activities.
Mardi has 3 dogs and 2 cats and is active in animal rescue work.
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Andrea Dereberry, Membership and Meeting Coordinator
(215) 293-9000
adereberry@iwpc.org
Andrea joined IWPC in March of 1997 and provides support in all capacities. Prior to IWPC, she worked for General Electric for 17 years, where she served in various administrative and management roles.
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Debbie Milnik, Meeting Planner and Administration
(215) 293-9000
deb@iwpc.org
Deb joined IWPC in February of 2000 and provides support in a variety of roles. Prior to IWPC, she worked for a non-profit organization and several small to mid-sized companies.
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Collin Mehalick, Webmaster/Marketing Operations Specialist
(215) 293-9000
cm@iwpc.org
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