2012 Corporate Affiliate Council (CAC)
Organized in 1996, the NASTD Corporate Affiliate Council (CAC) is a formally recognized advisory body with an influential voice in the activities of the association. The goal of the CAC is to serve as a forum for Corporate Affiliate Members to voice opinions and suggestions as to how to best serve NASTD in their purpose and use the interaction to build strong relationships between corporations and state government. The CAC will serve as the liaison between the Corporate Affiliate Members, the NASTD Executive Board, the NASTD State Members at large, and the NASTD Professional Staff in expressing and presenting Corporate Affiliate opinions and positions.
2012 Corporate Affiliate Council Officers:
CAC Chair – Caroline Rinker
Business Development - Juniper Networks
Caroline Rinker is responsible for Juniper Network’s GovED Business Development in the U.S. and works with institutions to maximize the effectiveness of their high performance networks. She has over 35 years experience in the telecommunications industry and is a member of several industry associations. Caroline graduated from St Mary’s University with Masters of Science in Telecommunications and Masters of Arts in Management and was awarded a lifetime member of NASTD.
CAC Vice Chair - Anne Hardwick
Strategic Markets - York Telecom Corporation
In her early career, Anne Hardwick was a field photographer for the CBS affiliate in Richmond, Va, video taping and editing packages for the local news, covering political, civic and human interest events.
Working in live television led Anne to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where she continued to do field work, as well as extensive studio production work in the Chamber's state of the art television facilities in Washington, including working on the first incarnation of the Larry King Show, and many high end national and international video conference events.
In 1982, Anne moved to the Commonwealth of Virginia as the Manager of Telemedia Operations, coordinating and directing the operations of statewide audio and video teleconferencing network systems, studio origination and video production facilities.
In 2003, Anne became Associate Director of Telecommunications and Network Services, adding a team of senior-level telecommunications data and voice engineers and staff responsible for evaluation, analysis, engineering, and coordinating the delivery of statewide integrated telecommunications transport services. Anne became active in the NASTD and served at Eastern Region President.
Anne retired from the Commonwealth in 2009 and continues to be active in various aspects of the industry through consulting and continued participation in key professional associations. Anne works with York Telecom to grow a strong relationship between York and the NASTD membership. She also continues to be active in the operation of a historic restaurant she has owned with her husband for 25 years.
CAC Secretary - James Knopka
Marketing Manager - AT&T
CAC eGroup - electronic mailing discussion list for CAC issues
CAC Monthly Conference Calls:
The Corporate Affiliate Council (CAC) meets, via teleconference, on a monthly basis.
Please refer to the CAC eGroup for the final agenda and call-in information.