China Business Seminar Background Information for the May 31 event at The Toledo Club.

1. Speaker Biographies
John Tang, attorney and head of the Shanghai-based China
Practice Group of Brennan, Manna & Diamond, Akron, Ohio
jtang@bmdllc.com
Born in Shanghai, China, John Tang was raised in Ann Arbor.
He earned a B.S. in Biology and Philosophy from the
University of Michigan. While gaining practical experience,
John earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University
School of Law. Upon graduation, John began work at
Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC, an Akron, Ohio,-based law
firm. For years the firm has provided legal services for
companies doing business in China.
John currently works as the managing partner for the firm’s
office in Shanghai. Completely fluent in both Mandarin and
English, he assists clients as they work to create a presence
for their business in China. John’s law specialties include
mergers & acquisitions, international law, business &
corporate law and intellectual property.
Jessica Xie, Vice President, Hylant Group
Jessica.Xie@Hylant.com
Jessica Xie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of International Business and Economics in Bejing,
China. She later relocated to the United States, where she
earned her MBA in Insurance and Finance from the University
of Louisiana at Monroe.
Her areas of expertise include international business in China,
casualty placements and professional liability. Jessica started
her career at Shand Morhan Insurance Company where she
worked as a Professional
Liabilities Underwriter.
In 2005, Jessica began working at Hylant Group in Toledo,
Ohio, where she helped to expand their International Risk
Management practice, eventually attaining the position of vice
president.

2. Speaker Biographies
William W. Sinn President of Sinn & Co., a Cleveland-based
consultancy specializing in establishing operations and
distribution networks in China
wsinn@sinn-co.com
A Hong Kong native, William Sinn came to the United States in
1972 to pursue higher education. He earned a
B. S. in mechanical engineering from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, and later a M.S. in mechanical
engineering from the University of Michigan. While working as
an engineer at General Motors Corporation, William attended
graduate school at Eastern Michigan University, and earned
his MBA in Finance & Management.
William’s resume includes working as the Director of
Asia/Pacific Operations for Campbell Hausfeld Co., General
Manager of Sullair Corporation’s China joint venture, and
serving as Vice President of International Operations &
Marketing for Actron Manufacturing Co.
In 2004, William opened Sinn & Co., a Cleveland-based
consultancy specializing in establishing operations and
distribution networks in China. His extensive knowledge of
both U.S. and Chinese business practices makes him the ideal
consultant to assist, clients in successfully navigating the
Chinese business culture, while taking advantage of all the
resources China has to offer.
William and his wife Judith live in China. They have one
daughter, See-Mae (Michelle).

3. Speaker Biographies
Wei Shen, Managing Director of BridgeConnect, LLC,
Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and former General Motors
Corporation marketing lead for Buick’s China introduction.
wei.shen@bridge-connect.org
A native of Shanghai, Wei Shen is a marketing and business
executive with extensive global work experience. Wei
completed an undergraduate degree at Fudan University in
Shanghai. She then went on to earn her MBA from the Kellogg
School of Management at Northwestern University.
Her work experience includes work as Regional Product and
Marketing Manager for Cadillac of Europe and Russia,
Marketing and Launch Manager for the SRX and Crossover
Cadillac Division, GM, and, most recently, Vice President,
Industry and Government Relations for Hummer, GM.
Wei established BridgeConnect, LLC, to bring U.S. and China
businesses together by creating a global network of quality
service providers and business entities. This network helps to
facilitate cross-border business transactions.
Some of her specialties include brand management/marketing,
strategic and market analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and
new business development.

4. Presenting Sponsors
Becker | CMCA
Based in Ohio, Becker | CMCA (www.becker-cmca.com)
is a marketing communications partnership that offers a
range of strategic services to international clients ranging
from multinational corporations and emerging companies
to entrepreneurial enterprises and non-profit institutions.
For over a decade, Becker | CMCA counsels clients in
strategic, brand and media planning, advertising and
sales promotion, public relations, interactive and
digital initiatives.
Toledo Free Press
Toledo Free Press (www.toledofreepress.com) is Lucas
County's largest Sunday circulation newspaper. This
independently owned paper seamlessly blends coverage
of local news, sports and art with commentary on
important issues within Northwest Ohio and on a national
level. In 2010, the paper added a Wednesday edition, the
Toledo Free Press STAR. The STAR focuses on local
arts, sports and events and is available at more than
700 locations.

5. Presenting Sponsors
Communica, Inc.
Communica, Inc. (www.communica-usa.com) is a full-
service marketing communications firm headquartered in
Toledo, Ohio, with regional offices in Columbus, Ohio,
Detroit, Michigan and Shanghai, China.
We develop brand-driven marketing communications
programs for a wide range of national and international
consumer and business-to-business accounts, having
been named one of America’s top 50 small agencies for
eight consecutive years by BtoB Magazine, a Crain
Communcations publication.
We bring a breadth and depth of experience supported by
a specialized continuum of staff. In addition, we have
extensive experience partnering with other agencies as
well as our clients’ internal marketing, design and creative
teams to provide seamless integration and optimum
efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Communica’s work ethic, service commitment, creative
excellence and marketing acumen have been repeatedly
recognized at a regional and national level by authorities
from Print, and Communication Arts magazines, the
regional Addys, the New York Art Directors Club, the
International Telly Awards and the Library of Congress.
Hylant Group
Since 1935, Hylant Group (www.hylant.com) has
provided some of the most competitive and strategic
insurance solutions to businesses and individuals. As one
of the largest privately held insurance brokerage firms in
the United States, Hylant is committed to delivering
exceptional long-term results through customized
insurance and risk-management programs.

6. Presenting Sponsors
Sinn & Company
In 2004, Sinn & Co. (www.sinn-co.com) was established
in Cleveland as a consultancy specializing in establishing
operations and distribution networks in China. Sinn’s
extensive knowledge of both U.S. and Chinese business
practices makes him the ideal consultant to clients
wishing to successfully navigate the Chinese business
culture, while taking advantage of all the resources China
has to offer.
BridgeConnect LLC
BridgeConnect LLC (www.bridgeconnectllc.com) was
established to function as a “one-stop turn-key platform”
by forming strategic partnerships with seasoned, quality,
service providers and business entities. Our network of
law & accounting firms, marketing/advertising agencies,
engineering firms, investment bankers and businesses
helps facilitate cross-border business transactions and
trade. We assist clients as they navigate complex
international business dealings. BridgeConnect LLC is
uniquely positioned to help aspiring U.S. companies
explore and tap into the seemingly limitless market
potential in China.
Brennan, Manna & Diamond
Brennan, Manna & Diamond (www.bmdllc.com) is a
business law firm serving entrepreneurs and businesses
in a wide variety of industries. True to the entrepreneurial
spirit, we have a deep understanding of the challenges
and opportunities faced by businesses of every size. In
addition to its headquarters in Akron, Ohio, the firm has
offices in Shanghai, and in Jacksonville and
Bonita Springs, Florida.