> Chicagoland-Wisconsin Chapter of ERA Elects New Leadership

The Chicagoland-Wisconsin Chapter of the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announced that it has appointed new officers for the 2020-2021 term. They are: Chairman – Tom Trzeciak, of ALT Technical Sales; President – Rick LaPiana of Cain-Forlaw Company; VP / Fiscal & Legal – Diana Nawrocki of ESA Technical Marketing; VP / Education – Jon Ogden of Cain-Forlaw Company; and VP / Membership – Joe Braun, CPMR, of EK Micro.

Newly elected chapter directors for the terms of three years (2020 through 2022) include: Kingsland Coombs, CPMR, CSP, of Control Sales and Patrick Pajor of Abbey Sales Corporation.

The following chapter delegates were last elected in 2019 to two-year terms, so their tenures extend through 2020:

• National Delegate – Jeff Huntsinger of Huntsinger Group, LLC
• Alternate Delegate – Eric Sagendorph of Select Technology Sales
• VP Marketing and Social Media – Zachary DeVillers, CPMR, CSP, of Brainard Nielsen Marketing

Chapter Director Bob Evans, CPMR, of EK Micro was last elected in 2019 to a three-year term, so his tenure extends through 2021.

The following chapter directors were last elected in 2018 to three-year terms, so their tenures extend through 2020:

• Director – Todd Somers, CPMR, of Somers-Stanton Inc.
• Director – Ron Riesinger of Synmark Sales (Retired)

Martin Linke of Dytec-NCI is leaving the board after many years of service. The Chicagoland-Wisconsin ERA board is grateful for his support and dedication to the chapter.

“The election is behind us and the officers and directors are in place for 2020 at the Chicagoland-Wisconsin Chapter of ERA.” said Chairman Trzeciak. “We plan to bring another year of valuable programs and events to our membership. Please check your email for the latest updates and schedules. The chapter is for you, but it can only be a benefit if you are there! Come join us.”

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Chicagoland – Wisconsin ERA is a local resource for continuing education programs, networking opportunities, peer discussion groups and an array of services designed to help improve professionalism and profitability. For more information, visit chiwisera.com.