- > ERA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships
ERA PRESS RELEASE
April 1, 2026
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgERA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships
ERA announces six internships for the summer of 2026The ERA White Pin group is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships:
Maya Gabbi, …
- > ERA Grants Life Member Recognition to Five Members
In February 2026 at the national ERA Conference, ERA awarded Life Membership recognition to Carol Cohen (Indiana-Kentucky), George DeVoe (Indiana-Kentucky), John Latimer (Northern California), Mark Conley (Northern California) and Clark Moulthrop (Northern California).
ERA congratulates these five individuals on their Life Member status and recognizes the extraordinary time, talent and effort … - > Tobi Cornell, CPMR, is Named Senior Vice President of Membership on ERA’s Executive Committee
ERA PRESS RELEASE
March 24, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Tobi Cornell, CPMR, President of Kruvand Associates, has joined the ERA Executive Committee as the Senior Vice President of Membership.
“ERA is very pleased to have Tobi Cornell join the Executive Committee as the …
- > Introducing: The Online ERA Career Center Hub
ERA is excited to announce the launch of the brand-new online Career Center Hub!
This hub will be an ever-evolving resource for companies, early-career professionals and students exploring the world of manufacturers’ reps and the electronics components sales industry.At the Career Center Hub, you’ll find:
Internship Info — Learn about ERA’s …
- > Congratulations, 2026 ERA Award Winners!
ERA is proud to announce all of its esteemed award winners, honored at the 2026 ERA Conference in Austin, Texas, in February.
-The Lifetime Achievement Award recipient was Walter Tobin, former ERA CEO.
-The Tobin Bridge Award recipient was Scott Lindberg, President, Quell Corporation.
-The Tess Hill Award recipient was Lori Bruno, CPMR, … - > ERA Announces 2026 ERA Chapters of the Year Winners
ERA is proud to announce the 2025 Cameron English Chapters of the Year award recipients!
The awards were based on four categories: Education, Networking, Membership and Special Projects.
The award recipients are:
Education — Minnesota ERA, for hosting an impressive and valuable 3-hour generative AI “deep dive” educational session with Sam Richter …
- > ERA Quick Connections – March 2026, Vol. 1
March 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORT
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the second straight month but only the third time in 40 months, says the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.
The computer and electronic products sector, and the electrical equipment, appliances & components sector, reported growth. Read the full report.
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- > ERA Quick Connections – February 2026, Vol. 2
February 2026, Vol. 2
MONTHLY POS REPORT
As we close out 2025, we note that December was about 15.5 percent over the POS Index that we’ve been using to track activity. The fourth quarter ran slightly behind a strong Q3 number; however, the year finished on a high note. 2025 ended up …
- > ERA Quick Connections – February 2026, Vol. 1
February 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORT
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in 12 months, preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, says the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.
The computer and electronic products sector reported growth in January, while the electrical equipment, appliances & components reported contraction. Read …
- > The 2026 ERA Conference Brochure is Out!
The annual ERA Conference is less than 4 weeks away!
We are excited to share the 2026 ERA Conference Digital Brochure, an interactive resource designed to provide you the latest program, session and speaker updates on the 2026 ERA Conference.
This interactive brochure previews the latest highlights from the upcoming conference, including general session and breakout … - > Announcing the 2026 ERA Conference Breakout Sessions & Speaker Lineup!
The 2026 ERA Conference Committee is thrilled to announce the 15 breakout sessions and speaker line-up for the national conference in February!
Conference breakout sessions are the attendee favorite and highlight of each year’s gathering, and this year will be no exception. Below is a list of the topics … - > ERA Quick Connections – January 2026, Vol. 1
January 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in December for the 10th consecutive month.
However, the specific sectors of computer …
- > Announcing 2026 ERA Conference General Session Speakers James Taylor and Michael Knight
ERA PRESS RELEASE
December 18, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgView/download PDF version of this press release
Announcing 2026 ERA Conference General Session Speakers James Taylor and Michael Knight
The 2026 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that James Taylor and Michael Knight will present as general session speakers on the … - > Announcing 2026 ERA Conference General Session Speakers Jacob Shapiro and Eddie Smith
ERA PRESS RELEASE
December 4, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe 2026 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Jacob Shapiro and Ed Smith will present as general session speakers at the annual ERA Conference on Feb. 22-24, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst and …
- > ERA Quick Connections — December 2025, Vol. 1
December 2025, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the ninth consecutive month.
The computer and electronic products sector …
- > ERA Quick Connections — Nov. 2025, Vol. 1
November 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October for the eighth consecutive month.The electrical equipment, appliances & components …
- > ERA Announces Annelise McCarthy as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Annelise McCarthy, international speaker and communications expert, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ERA Conference, taking place Feb. 22-24, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
McCarthy will open the ERA Conference on Monday morning, Feb. 22, with her presentation, “When Innovation Speaks: The Power of … - > Now Accepting Applications for 2026: ERA’s White Pin Internship Program
The ERA Mark Motsinger White Pin Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2026!
This internship program offers a manufacturers’ rep (who is an ERA member) a chance to hire a college student as an intern, with ERA and the White Pin group subsidizing a substantial portion of the anticipated internship cost.This is …
- > STEP 2025 Session Recordings Now Available for Purchase
If you happened to miss STEP 2025 or couldn’t attend, not to worry!
All nine sessions, covering everything from Speaking with Authority to The AI Advantage, are now archived, bundle and available to be purchased.
View the sessions and purchase here.ERA members, save $100 on this session bundle!
STEP sessions are packed with …
- > ERA Quick Connections — Sept. 2025, Vol. 2
September 2025, Vol. 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
July 2025 continued to show growth over the previous year, being over 7 percent when comparing July year over year. The industry continues to show a steady uptick in POS activity, with a 2.5 percent increase vs. last month. We believe that this trend will …
- > ERA Quick Connections — Sept. 2025, Vol. 1
September 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August for the sixth consecutive month.
The electrical equipment, appliances & components … - > Sign up for COLT 2025 today!
Join ERA for its annual Chapter Officers Leadership Training (COLT) program on Nov. 11-13!
Open to all ERA chapter leaders and potential leaders, COLT is a virtual training series that is fun and collaborative, focused on effective chapter management and planning tactics.COLT is your opportunity to:
▪️ Connect with other chapter leaders
▪️ … - > ERA Announces New CEO Edward Smith
ERA PRESS RELEASE
September 1, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgView/download PDF version of this release.
ERA Announces New CEO Edward Smith
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. This appointment follows the retirement of Walter … - > Now Open: 2026 ERA Conference Registration & Sponsorships Open!
Registration and sponsorships are now open for the 2026 ERA Conference — Connected by Design: Where Relationships Meet Innovation!
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Registration and sponsorships are now open for the 2026 ERA Conference, scheduled for Feb. 22-24, 2026, and hosted at a new venue — the Hilton Austin!Register today to reserve your spot to attend the electronics industry’s do-not-miss …
- > ANNOUNCING: STEP 2025 Sessions, Speakers & Schedule!
With the 2025 ERA STEP program less than 10 weeks away, we’re thrilled to announce the fantastic training sessions we’re offering to attendees!
The nine virtual, live training sessions will be:
· Accelerating New Business Relationships
· The AI Advantage: Hands-On Strategies for Everyday Impact
· The Electronic Components Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
· …
