Teresa Maher, CSS
About me
I head up a 37 year old trade association for electronics and related technology areas in support of the technicians and technologists who keep our High Tech world spinning.Technical certifications are our primary focus in fiber optics, industrial electronics, telecommunications,wireless technology and more.
About my company
Founded in 1978, the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA®eta-i.org) represents the electronics industry, from the technician and educator to the corporate institution. ETA has issued over 175,000 technical certifications covering more than 80 certification programs in a variety of technology fields. You can find ETA-certified professionals working for many well-known companies like Motorola, Google, ESPN, Honeywell, and the United States Armed Forces and more.
I chose this career path because
Her father was the ETA founder, and when her youngest child was three years old she was asked to help out. She never left!
I prepared for this career by
Teresa was trained in every department of the company and every aspect of the industry and business operations. Additionally was trained in fiber optics and splicing and attended many industry events, conferences and seminars.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
As the mom of six children, Teresa found it difficult to balance work/home life and admits it was a challenge having the full responsibility of the company and with travel involved she missed some of her children's activities.
My greatest strength(s)
Teresa says she has a the ability to identify people's skill set and organize a team that incorporates all of the strengths, even if it involves juggling.
My greatest accomplishment to date
Gaining Motorola as a customer.
My personal/professional goals
Continue to grow certification programs for businesses and offer webinars related to new and emerging technology.
What/Who has inspired me the most
Her father, founder and CEO emeritus and of course her six children.
I most want to be known/remembered for
Being kind and honest.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
Green Castle Chamber of Commerce
International Certification Accreditation Council
Consortium of Certified Service Centers
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
2004 Industry Service Award
10 year award as Technical Chairman for SkillsUSA National Leadership and Training Conference-Telecommunications Contest.
Heptode Award-NARTE-2005
2013-Leadership Award-ETA Executive Board
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
Green Castle Christian Church
Green Castle Civic League
Putnam County Beekeepers Association
Beekeepers of Indiana
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Bee Keeping, Reading and spending time with my Grand Children, volunteering at my church