JAMES R. PATTERSON | FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Jim has over 22 years experience in the marketing and sales of RF and Microwave components and sub-systems. Jim started his OEM sales career at Microwave Semiconductor Corporation (MSC) in Somerset, NJ in 1985 as a Sales Engineer. Continuing his focus in the field of RF Power Transistors, Jim joined Thomson CSF (now STMicroelectronics) in 1986 as a Product Marketing Engineer. In 1989 Jim was promoted to Regional Sales Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan.

Jim started his career in the distribution of RF & Microwave components when he joined Richardson Electronics Ltd in 1990. Jim was one of the first technical sales people Richardson hired and after several promotions over a 6 year period was named the Vice President of Worldwide Sales for the Solid State and Components Business Unit.

As part of Avnet’s succession planning efforts, Jim was recruited by Avnet/Penstock as Vice President of Business Development to assist in the integration of Penstock into Avnet. Jim was instrumental in building Avnet’s RF and Microwave Division, and was named Vice President of Sales for Avnet RF & Microwave in 2001.

In October 2004 Jim founded Sertech Inc. and he plans to leverage his experience to service customers and grow sales for manufacturers Sertech represents.

Jim has a BSEE from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from LaSalle University.

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CAROLINE MCMAHON | SALES

Caroline has over 27 years experience in sales and sales support of RF and Microwave components and sub-systems. Caroline started her career in 1980 at Microwave Semiconductor Corporation (MSC) in Somerset, NJ as an Export Sales Administrator. In her 20 years at MSC (now STMicroelectronics) Caroline gained valuable experience in what is takes to service customers that use RF and Microwave products.

Caroline joined Avnet’s RF & Microwave Business Unit in 2000 in an inside sales role. As a Sales and Marketing Representative for Avnet RF and Microwave, Caroline serviced customers that used a broad range of RF and Microwave products.

Caroline puts her experience to work for customers and manufacturers Sertech represents.

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SUE PATTERSON | SALES AND ADMINISTRATION

After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BFA, Sue joined Swatch Watch USA as Account Manager for the Swatch and Flik-Flak brands. Over her 12 year career with Swatch, Sue managed a 3 million territory in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio.

While raising her children she held similar part-time sales positions for brands such as Speedo and Nautica swimwear.

At Sertech, Sue does excellent job with customer service and is responsible for general administration.