- > ERA Announces the Retirement of CEO Walter Tobin
ERA PRESS RELEASE
May 16, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that CEO Walter Tobin will retire from the association after 10 years.
“After a 10-year career as ERA CEO, with success that cannot be overstated, Walter Tobin has notified us of his intention to retire,” … - > In Memoriam: Ted Curtin
ERA mourns Ted Curtin, a longtime manufacturers’ rep and active ERA volunteer, who passed away in March 2025.
Ted was inducted into the ERA White Pin Group in 2001. He served on the ERA Executive Committee as Sr. Vice President of Groups, Sr. Vice President of Education and Sr. Vice President … - > Leading Technology News Platform Ojo-Yoshida Report Rebrands as TechSplicit
WINCHESTER, MA, United States – May 8, 2025 — The Ojo-Yoshida Report, a respected voice in technology journalism today unveils a new name and sharpened mission: TechSplicit — a brand dedicated to delivering journalism with integrity by looking behind the curtain to understand the intended and unintended consequences of innovation …
- > R.C. Merchant & Company, Inc. Names Mallerie Merchant as President
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Farmington Hills, Mich., – May 12, 2025 — R.C. Merchant & Company, Inc., a family-owned and operated manufacturers’ representative firm headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich. proudly announces that Mallerie Merchant has been appointed as company president, marking the fourth generation of family leadership. … - > ERA Mourns the Passing of Bruce Anderson, CPMR
For release: January 9, 2025
With deep regret, ERA must inform you of the passing in mid-November of Bruce P. Anderson, CPMR, a member of the ERA Hall of Fame and a decades-long leader of the Chicagoland-Wisconsin ERA Chapter and the national association. He was 89.
Bruce was the second generation of … - > ERA Member Notification: The Corporate Transparency Act
From ERA’s legal partner, SFBBG, comes this important news update:
“Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (Act) became a federal law affecting all corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other entities registered with the Secretary of State of the state of formation. All reporting entities must register their … - > FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Employment Non-Compete Agreements
From ERA’s legal partner, SFBBG, comes this important news update:
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted its long-awaited final “Non-Compete Rule,” (the “final rule”) imposing a comprehensive ban on the use of new non-compete agreements with all workers, including senior executives. The final rule covers all types … - > The 2024 EDS Summit: NEW Dates & Location
The 2024 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas is moving from the Mirage Resort to Resorts World Las Vegas
The 2024 EDS Leadership Summit , initially set for May 13-17 at the Mirage, Las Vegas, Nevada, is relocating to Resorts World Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. The event will … - > Dick Neumann Named Recipient of the 2024 ERA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased and honored to announce that Dick Neumann, former vice president at Grayhill, Inc., has been named the 2024 recipient of the ERA Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award will be presented to Neumann at February’s ERA Conference in Austin, Texas, in recognition of his service … - > ERA Announces the Passing of Lloyd Mullin
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With sadness, ERA announces the news of the passing of Lloyd Mullin, long-time manufacturers’ representative. He passed away peacefully at the age of 86 in Naples, Fla.
Lloyd grew up in Newton, Mass. and attended Our Lady’s High School. He served in the Army for two …
- > ERA Mourns the Passing of Chuck Tanzola
With profound sadness, ERA must announce the passing of Chuck Tanzola, CPMR, ERA Board President.
Chuck served ERA and the industry faithfully and selflessly for many years. He served the past two terms as Chairman of the Board and Board President; before that, he served on the ERA Executive Committee for …
- > Electronics Industry Mourns Norman D. MacInnis
ERA is saddened to report the February 2023 passing of Norman D. MacInnis, founder of the MacInnis Company, a manufacturers’ rep in New England.
He founded the MacInnis Company in 1981 and was president of the company for most of his career. MacInnis served as president of the New England ERA …
- > ERA Will Co-Host EDS Leadership Summit May 16-19
ERA is proud to once again be a co-hosting organization for the EDS Leadership Summit, which will take place May 16-19, 2023, at the Mirage Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What is EDS?
EDSis a leadership summit. It is an important gathering of the movers, shakers and brightest minds … - > Michael J. Long of Arrow Electronics Named Recipient of the ERA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased and honored to announce that Michael J. Long, executive chairman of Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been named the 2023 recipient of the ERA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mike Long
The award will be presented to Long at February’s ERA Conference in Austin, Texas, in recognition of …
- > ERA Mourns Gene Straube
Gene F. Straube
Aug. 29, 1928 – Sept. 4, 2022
Atherton, California
Gene Straube was born at home in a brownstone on 86th Street in Manhattan 94 years ago to Eugene and Agnes Kramer Straube, young immigrants from Germany. As their fourth child arriving 15-20 years after his three sisters, and the only … - > Dick Neumman to Retire from Grayhill, Inc.
Grayhill, Inc. announced that after nearly 47 years of service to Grayhill, Dick Neumann has decided to retire in August of 2022.
The company said in a statement:
“In our company’s 78-year history, few have had as much of an impact on our success as Dick Neumann. His presence will be missed … - > White House Weighs in on Semiconductor Shortage
Feb. 2, 2022
Source: Bloomberg NewsThe Biden administration predicts that a global semiconductor shortage will persist until at least the second half of this year, Bloomberg News reported. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in January U.S. officials will investigate possible price gouging for chips used by auto and medical device manufacturers. …
- > Hughes-Peters Sells 49 Percent of Company to Employees
1/25/2022
Source: Hughes-PetersHughes-Peters, a multi-regional distributor of electronic components, announced to their employees that they are now part-owners of the company. After nearly a 28-month process, the owners sold 49 percent of the company into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) on December 3, 2021.
Industry veterans Mike Okel, Donna Hensley, and …
- > EDS Summit Returns This May
1/25/2022
Source: EDS Leadership SummitThe EDS Leadership Summit is returning in-person in 2022 at the Mirage in Las Vegas, from May 10 through May 13. The event is co-sponsored by ERA and the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA).
The Summit’s goal is to provide a forum for manufacturer, representatives and distributors to …
- > Intel to Invest in Chip Factories and Education/Research in Ohio
1/25/2022
Source: IntelIntel announced at the end of January that it would invest $20 billion for the construction of two new semiconductor factories in Licking County, Ohio, just outside of Columbus. It is hoped the new facilities will aid in meeting surging demand for semiconductors. In addition to the construction investment, …
- > Cornell Dubilier Acquires Capacitor Division from NWL
1/11/2021
Source: Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc.
https://www.cde.com/news/2020/12/cornell-dubilier-acquires-capacitor-division-from-nwlCornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. announced that its subsidiary, CD Snow Hill LLC, has acquired the capacitor producing assets of NWL Inc. Now possessing greater capabilities in custom high-voltage film capacitors for pulsed power and power conversion applications, the company is poised to expand its solutions for …
- > 2021 EDS Summit Moves To August 30 – September 2
December 23, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe EDS board has announced its decision to move the 2021 EDS Leadership Summit to Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, 2021. The summit will be held at the Mirage Resort in Las Vegas.
According to the EDS board, “Nothing is more important to us than the …
- > Andy King to Retire from Arrow Electronics Inc.
Dec. 17, 2020
Source: Business WireArrow Electronics, Inc. announced on Dec. 15, 2020, that Andy King is retiring from the company as president of the global components business, effective Dec. 31, 2020.
“I look forward to seeing the business continuing to thrive and innovate under David’s direction.”
“Andy has been an instrumental part …
- > MRERF/IPA Announces 2021 CPMR Hybrid Program
For Release September 1, 2020
Golden, CO — The CPMR subcommittee with support of the Board of Directors have determined a hybrid event for the upcoming CPMR program in January 2021 will be our method of delivery for participants.
Flexibility to Participate
By providing a hybrid experience, MRERF/IPA will be able to provide …
- > SMC Diode Solutions and Electro-Rep Associates Announce Representative Agreement
Source: SMC Diode Solutions
SMC Diode Solutions, a leading manufacturer of electronic components, has selected Electro-Rep Associates, an established sales representative firm for electronic and industrial components based in Charlotte, NC, as its representative for the southeastern U.S. (North and South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee).
SMC Diode’s …
