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We know that IT doesn’t happen without the right people. We’re proud of the cohesiveness of our team and the continuity of our leaders. Our management team has been working together for the last decade to build AETEA and bring our vision and values to life for our clients.
We know how to recognize the best in people because that’s how we’ve built our own team. For our clients, we do nothing less.
Jeff Sardis, President
As a recognized leader in the IT Consulting Industry, Jeff Sardis knows how to build teams and develop talent. In the mid to late 90s, his track record of a 40% annual growth rate at Spectrum Concepts Consulting Corporation demonstrated how cultivating and recognizing talent fuels growth. Today, he brings that experience and growth perspective to AETEA.
Before he merged Spectrum with AETEA and joined AETEA’s executive team in the late 90s, Jeff was the President of Spectrum Concepts Consulting Corporation. Spectrum was a NY consulting business that he grew from $8 million to $58 million in revenues and expanded to the NJ and PA markets.
Under his leadership, the firm achieved prime vendor status at leading companies such as Andersen Consulting, Bristol Myers Squibb, First USA, Novartis and Smithkline Beecham. The firm also experienced zero turnover in six years of operation and was recognized as having one of the highest productivity rates in the industry.
Jeff is a founding member of The Open Door Foundation and has been an active member of the TechServe Alliance (formerly the NACCB) and The Executive Committee.
An engaging speaker, Jeff has spoken at numerous industry functions and at Columbia University.
A native of Long Island, he received his B.S. in Computer Science from Hofstra University.
Charles V. Brown III, Chief Financial Officer
Charlie joined AETEA in 1998 and is a key member of the Company’s Executive Management Team. He has spent his career overseeing and directing the financial management and capital planning initiatives of several rapidly growing firms.
Prior to AETEA, Charlie served as Chief Financial Officer of COMSYS Technical Services for 8 years. During his tenure with COMSYS, revenues grew five-fold and he managed the integration of several acquired companies.
A Certified Public Accountant, Charlie started his career as an accountant with Coopers and Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). He also held financial positions for a rapidly growing PC retailer and for the Baltimore Sun newspaper.
Charlie graduated from Washington & Lee University.
Jaime Patterson, Vice President
In her role as Vice President of the New Jersey Branch, Jaime provides sales, recruiting and operational leadership. Since 1999, Jaime Patterson has been one of the driving forces in the success of our NJ Branch. She began her career at AETEA working as an Account Manager, and later as an Account Executive, where she developed and managed one of AETEA’s largest clients. During her tenure, Jaime consistently exceeded expectations in delivering for AETEA’s clients and generated over $75 million in revenue for the firm.
Through her efforts, AETEA was recognized and awarded an exclusive business contract with a fortune 50 Pharmaceutical company. She is a strong relationship builder and a natural leader. Before being promoted to her current role as VP of the NJ Branch, Jaime worked diligently to successfully mentor and train the NJ Sale and Recruiting teams.
Prior to joining AETEA, Jaime was recognized as a top sales performer while working in the media information systems business.
Jaime graduated from Boston College with a BS in Business Administration.
Greg Longaker, Vice President
Greg brings over 12 years of technology staffing and leadership experience to his role in leading the Philadelphia team.
Greg’s primarily responsible for developing and driving new sales strategies to expand the already robust customer base as well as supporting the day to day operations and coaching needs of the branch. The goal of the Philadelphia team is to be the most admired talent provider in the region by delivering unsurpassed industry knowledge, talent acquisition capabilities and customer solutions.
Prior to joining AETEA, Greg spent 12 years in positions of increasing responsibility at Yoh Services in their technology staffing division. Starting as a sales professional for the Yoh branch in Harrisburg PA, Greg was promoted several times to Branch Manager, Business Development Manager and Area Director. Greg is passionate about working with organizations that recognize the importance of leveraging technology and the desire to improve and enhance the talent within their organization.
Peter Weiman, Vice President
Peter bring over 25 years of sales and sales management in IT consulting, staffing and project solutions to the role of vice president of AETEA’s Rockville, Maryland Branch. His expertise and passion is in building and developing high performance sales and recruiting teams that consistently exceed client expectation.
Peter is responsible for providing leadership and direction to branch sales, recruiting and administration staff to ensure the successful accomplishment of branch operational goals. He actively supports sales and recruiting activity and develops and maintains favorable relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
Prior to joining AETEA, Peter served as District Manager for Ajilon Consulting where he led a successful turnaround performance that involved building a new sales team and was highlighted by a multimillion dollar, multiyear win with a large financial firm. Additionally, he led RDA Corporation’s sales efforts in the Southeast where he was recognized by Microsoft as Southeast Partner of the Year (2005 & 2007) and Eastern Region Partner of the Year (2007). Peter also spent 17 years at Cap Gemini in various sales and management roles and has experience in the software and start up arena as well.
Peter graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Economics. He lives in Pasadena, MD and spends his spare time coaching youth sports.