ABOUT THE BOARD OF CEOS

Board of CEOS was founded by Thomas Hong, Bill Hesley and Steve Tsai, all former CEOs of hi-tech companies in Silicon Valley.  Board of CEOs is an outgrowth of CEONetworking that Thomas co-founded in 2002. Thomas, Bill, and Steve, all associates from CEONetworking created the Board of CEOs in early 2007 to offer superior services to CEOs and business owners in Silicon Valley.

MANAGEMENT

BIOS OF CEO AND PARTNERS

THOMAS G. HONG – CEO, has a BSEE, MSEE, and over 25 years of executive management experience. He has facilitated meetings of CEO groups and has advised CEOs in Silicon Valley during the past eight years. Served on Advisory Boards for Silicon Valley hi-tech startups. A serial entrepreneur, Thomas was the CEO and Principal Founder of 4 computer peripheral and networking product companies. Managed one company from inception to over $22 million revenue with $1M profit. Has sold 12 technology licenses. Prior to that, he held Director of Engineering positions with National Semi and Intersil.

BILL HESLEY – Partner, has a BSCS is a consultant and executive coach, has assisted executives from over 200 technology companies with the planning and development of new businesses. He consulted on strategic marketing and business issues with founders of early stage technology companies and top executives in established technology companies including Gartner, Hitachi, IBM, McAfee and Novell. Bill was CEO and co-founder of ErgoDevices Corporation where he, secured five utility patents. Bill is currently the CEO of Bayspire providing Internet collaboration solution used by online communities and project teams.

STEVE TSAI – Partner, has BSEE, MSEE and MBA with more than 20 years of executive and entrepreneurial experience. Steve has worked at hi-tech companies – from successful start-ups like Pyramid Technology to growth company like Sun to large established company like Unisys. As president of The IPO Group, helps clients win market leadership in eCommerce, eSecurity, smart grid industries with hands-on integrated online and offline sales & marketing services and leads capturing tools. Cofounder and President of Internet Image, an Internet software company acquired for $50M in 3 years.

Jay Shotwell – Associate Partner, has BA in Public Relations is Founder of Shotwell Public Relations, an agency that specializes in comprehensive PR programs for hi- tech clients.  During the past 22 years the agency has developed and implemented successful public relations programs for start-ups and large corporations in all facets of computer and Internet applications. Long term public relations programs were implemented for companies such as Alps printers, Kenwood Technologies, Pioneer, Mirapoint, Themis Computer and ZF Microsystems and a variety of companies based in Finland and Korea.

Lois A. Wong – Associate Partner is an experienced executive business coach who specializes in lifting revenues by helping clients to effectively close deals, manage key clients, and remove operational obstacles that hinder growth.  Meeting thousands of talented executives worldwide, Lois gained a rare view from the top during her tenure at Xerox PARC.  While at Sanmina-SCI, Lois worked with a medical device team to successfully win multi-million dollar contracts. Currently, Lois is a member of the C.C. International Consortium for Entrepreneurs, Angel Capital Network, and serves as mentor for Women Unlimited.