Board Members
The Board of Directors includes professionals from various industries allowing FABG to utilize their expertise and experience to serve businesses, communities and private members, both in Finland and in Texas
Sami Simula - President
 Sami is the President of Okmetic Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a Finnish Silicon wafer manufacturer. Sami has experience in both manufacturing and quality management, as well as process development in the Silicon wafer business. He has a doctorate in Physics from the Helsinki University of Technology.
sami.simula@okmetic.com
Michael Montonen - Secretary
 Michael is an IT and BPO executive with global business experience. Particular focus is business development, outsourcing, building new business models/joint ventures.
montonenmichael@yahoo.com
Katriina Jarvela - Treasurer
 Katriina Jarvela represents Finnish Women's Club. She is a D.D.S. in Finland. She is also an independent business owner, Internet Marketer and Mentor. Her language skills include Finnish, Swedish, English, German and basic Italian and Spanish.
samumiika@yahoo.com
Kenneth Niesman - Director
 Ken Niesman has served as an FABG Board member since 2006. He is also the Honorary Consul of Finland for northern Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Niesman is an attorney and has practiced law in the corporate and business section of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP since 1976. During his 30+ years of law practice, he has represented, and continues to represent, several Finland-based entities in connection with their US operations.
kniesman@gardere.com
Teppo Heikkinen - Director
 Teppo is a seasoned sales and marketing professional currently working as a Manager with Mercuri International, a global consulting and training company specializing in sales excellence.
teppo.heikkinen@mercuri-na.com
Katariina Keränen - Director
Katariina has been in DFW area since 1998, spending 10+ years within Nokia in various positions from communications to project management. Currently working as a substitute teacher at Sonshine Kids preschool.
katariina.keranen@gmail.com
Petri Heinonen - Director
 Born in Helsinki, Finland, Petri is a 20 year veteran within the wireless industry and currently a Sales Manager for Nokia, Inc in Dallas, TX. He has a passion for music, Table Tennis, tropical climates and spending time with his family.
petri.1.heinonen@nokia.com
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