TECHNET EXECUTIVE JOINS BAY AREA COUNCIL AS CHIEF OF MEMBERSHIP

The Bay Area Council is pleased to announce that tech industry veteran Kirsten Vernon has joined the organization as Chief of Membership and Development. Vernon comes to the Council from TechNet, a leading national public policy association whose members include many of the world’s top tech companies.

“We’re thrilled to have someone of Kirsten’s caliber and experience leading our membership team,” said Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council. “Kirsten’s passion for the Bay Area, deep knowledge of the technology and innovation industry and intense focus on engaging with all of our members make her an ideal fit to help grow our organization and increase our influence.”

Vernon served as TechNet’s vice president of membership since 2005, coordinating public policy and political efforts with members.  Prior to that, she was TechNet’s Republican political director. Vernon has a BA in Political Science and French from the University of Vermont. To learn about the benefits of becoming a Bay Area Council member, contact Kirsten Vernon.