TechNet Appoints Angela O'Connor to Head New England Regional Office

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TechNet, the bipartisan policy and political network of CEOs that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, today announced the appointment of Angela O'Connor as the new Executive Director of TechNet's New England operations. O'Connor joins TechNet from the New England Power Generators Association (NEPGA) – the largest trade association in the region representing electric power generators. O'Connor was the founding President of the organization.

"We are delighted to welcome Angie O'Connor to TechNet as our New England Node Executive Director," said Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of TechNet. "Angie brings a keen understanding of the importance of innovation to the regional and national economy. We remain committed to making the New England operation a powerful voice on federal, regional and state policy debates. Angie is the ideal person to drive that mission. In addition to her policy and political expertise, Angie is a seasoned executive with proven experience in growing associations. She will be a wonderful resource for TechNet members and the policymakers who represent this important region.  We look forward to working with Angie to further our mission of spurring job creation and the innovation economy in New England and nationwide."

As president of the New England Power Generators Association, O'Connor provided strategic leadership to the association and served as its chief spokesperson for the owners and operators of the electric generating infrastructure in New England. Prior, O'Connor served as Vice President of Energy Policy at Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.), the Commonwealth's principal statewide employer organization. In that capacity she represented the interests of A.I.M.'s 7,600 members, as energy customers, in a wide range of public, legislative, and regulatory activities. Before joining A.I.M., O'Connor was Operations Manager for Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority PowerOptions program, the largest energy purchasing consortium in New England consisting of colleges and universities, hospitals, other non-profits, and municipalities. In addition O'Connor has worked in marketing for the Boston Celtics, served as an environmental assistant to the City of Boston's Environmental Department, and as a small business owner.  She also served as chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Rockport. Ms. O'Connor is a graduate of The University of Massachusetts - Boston.

About TechNet:
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