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November 14, 2024

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

ECIA Welcomes New Independent Manufacturers’ Rep Council Members
Four senior executives join the Council to address common industry challenges.

ATLANTA ECIA is pleased to announce the following new members of the Independent Manufacturers’ Rep Council:

•    David Norris – President – Norris and Associates
•    Jeffrey Davidson – CEO – CK Associates
•    Tony Gann – President/CEO – SouthBridge
•    Brooks Mattice – General Manager – TMC

ECIA has three councils reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The Distributor, Manufacturer and Manufacturers’ Reps Councils are made up of 13-15 members and have oversight responsibility for their specific priorities and agenda items. The council meetings are a forum for the groups to discuss their individual constituent needs and issues. All members are invited guests to the appropriate council meetings. 

“We are excited to welcome David Norris, Jeffrey Davidson, Brooks Mattice, and Tony Gann to the ECIA Rep Council!” Adam Grigor, Chair of the ECIA Rep Council commented. “These industry leaders bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will greatly enhance our efforts. As we move forward together, we look forward to drawing on their collective expertise to tackle the challenges ahead. All offer diverse backgrounds and insights that will be invaluable as we work to advocate for our community and create meaningful change. Thank you to David, Jeffrey, Brooks, and Tony for joining us on this important journey. We can’t wait to see the impact we will achieve together!”

“I look forward to working with these accomplished individuals to set goals and objectives that reflect the manufacturers’ rep council's specific priorities,” added ECIA CEO and President David Loftus. “ECIA’s strength is in the collaboration leading to process optimization, continuously improving efficiencies and profitability throughout the entire component channel. Robust and productive interaction among the three constituencies, is the key to insights leading to action.”

About ECIA

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their independent manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990.