IDEA Board of Directors

To learn more about our Board of Directors, please access the Board Biographical Information Page by following any of the "Click here for bio" links that appear below.

Note: Company size is identified as (S) for small, (M) for medium, and (L) for large after each Board Member's designation. General Director Positions are open to all company sizes.

Terms for Officer and Director Positions are also noted parenthetically next to each Board Member's designation following the identification of company size.

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Board Officers

Paul RomanoThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Paul Romano
President (2011-2012)
Executive Board Member (L) (2010-2013)

Fusion
206 Andover Street
Andover, MA 01810
Joined IDEA: 2004
Committee Participation: Chair, Standards; Chair, IDEA-STD-1010 Update Subcommittee (Standards); Co-Chair, IDEA-QMS-9090 Subcommittee (Standards); Marketing & Public Relations, Quality Certification & Education
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Chaired and successfully completed the revision of IDEA-STD-1010 – 2009-2011
• Presented on IDEA-STD-1010-B at the 2011 ERAI Executive Conference – April 2011
• Interviewed by industry trade magazines on behalf of IDEA
• Attended and presented at the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – 2011
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Michael DiBenedettoThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Michael DiBenedetto
Vice President (2011-2012)
Executive Board Member (M) (2010-2013)

SND Electronics, LLC
14 High Bridge Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Joined IDEA: 2004
Committee Participation: Chair, Membership & Ethics Oversight Committee; Chair, Business Development Subcommittee; Management,
Marketing & Public Relations
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Attended and presented at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Attended and presented at the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Board Members


Gil AouizeratGil Aouizerat
Executive Board Member (S) (2009-2012)
PCX, Inc.
17912 Gothard Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Joined IDEA: 2003
Committee Participation: Chair, White Papers Subcommittee (Standards); Co-Chair, Marketing & Public Relations; IDEA-QMS-9090 Subcommittee (Standards), Quality Certification & Education, Standards
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Provided personnel to assist in setup and breakdown of IDEA Training
Classes
• Assisted IDEA in establishing online social media presence
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Attended and presented at 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Provided personnel to assist with classroom setup for IDEA courses
• Hosted on-site interview for industry magazine at IDEA's request
• Attended 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
• Provided industry presentations promoting IDEA and IDEA Members
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P. Steve CalabriaThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it P. Steve Calabria
Senior Board Member (S) (2009-2012)
PC Components Company, LLC
314 SE Central Avenue
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Joined IDEA: 2004
Committee Participation: Chair, Quality Certification & Education; Budget & Finance, Management, Marketing & Public Relations, Membership & Ethics Oversight
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Presented on behalf of IDEA at SMTA/CALCE Counterfeit Symposium – December 2009
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Presented on behalf of IDEA at IDEA’s first audience of OCMs and Franchise Distributors – May 2010
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Attended and presented at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Presented at the 2010 SMTA/CALCE UoM Symposium
• Participated on SMTA/CALCE Symposium Panel
• Interviewed by industry trade magazines on behalf of IDEA
• Attended and presented at the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Dan EllsworthDan Ellsworth
Executive Board Member (L) (2011-2014)
World Micro
205 Hembree Park Drive, #105
Roswell, GA 30076
Joined IDEA: 2008
Committee Participation: Co-Chair, Marketing & Public Relations; Business Development Subcommittee
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended and provided presentation, "Counterfeit Cautionary Tale: Caught in the Middle," at Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Attended 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
• Introduced NCIA industry diplomats to IDEA
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Ray Ford
Ray Ford
Executive Board Member (M) (2009-2012)

Impact Components
3929 Calle Fortunada, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
Joined IDEA: 2003
Committee Participation:
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Attended the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Purchased vertical banners for IDEA's show booth
• Provided personnel to tend the IDEA booth at the 2011 Del Mar DMEDS Show
• Attended the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Tom GilbertTom Gilbert
General Board Member (M) (2011-2012)
MIT Distributors, Inc.
4275 Kellway Circle, Suite 160
Addison, TX 75001
Joined IDEA: 2008
Committee Participation: IDEA-STD-1010 Update Subcommittee
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Attended 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Keith GilkesThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Keith Gilkes
Executive Board Member (M) (2011-2014)
MicroRam Electronics, Inc.
222 Dunbar Court
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Joined IDEA: 2010
Committee Participation: Marketing & Public Relations, IDEA-QMS-9090 Subcommittee
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended and presented at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Attended the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Jason Jowers
Jason Jowers
Executive Board Member (L) (2010-2013)
Velocity Electronics, LP
2208 Energy Drive
Austin, TX 78758
Joined IDEA: 2008
Committee Participation: Co-Chair, IDEA-QMS-9090 Subcommittee (Standards); Marketing & Public Relations, Quality Certification & Education
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Attended and presented at Annual Membership Meeting – 2010
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Jim MageeJim Magee
General Board Member (L) (2011-2012)
America II Electronics, Inc.
2600 118th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Joined IDEA: 2008
Committee Participation:
Activities and Notable Contributions:
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Mark Pasdon
Mark Pasdon
Executive Board Member (M) (2009-2012)
Oxygen Electronics, LLC
56 Lafayette Avenue
White Plains, NY 10603
Joined IDEA: 2006
Committee Participation: Chair, Conferences, Meetings & Special Events; Chair, Government and Law Enforcement Liaison Committee; Business Development Subcommittee, Marketing & Public Relations, Membership & Ethics Oversight
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Chairman and successful completion of the IDEA website “Feedback”
feature
• Assisted in the planning for the Atlanta Board Summit – 2009-2010
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Assisted in the planning for the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – 2010
• Attended and presented at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Sponsored the 2010 Annual Membership Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour – October 2010
• Presented on behalf of IDEA at the 2010 SMTA International Conference – October 2010
• Planned the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
• Attended and presented at the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Tom SharpeThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tom Sharpe
Senior Board Member (M) (2010-2013)
SMT Corporation
14 High Bridge Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Joined IDEA: 2003 (Founding Member)
Committee Participation: Chair, G-19 Liaison Subcommittee (Standards); Budget & Finance, Management, Standards
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Provided presentation to IDEA for industry distribution of “New Counterfeiting Blacktopping
Technique Threat is a QC Game-Changer” – August 2009
• Provided presentation to IDEA for industry distribution of “Dynasolve 750 Testing” – January 2010
• Provided presentation for IDEA to train U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the correct handling of
electronic components – January 2010
• Provided various industry presentations throughout 2008-2010 promoting IDEA and IDEA Members
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Attended and presented at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Liaison between IDEA and GIDEP for the 2010 "GIDEP Interim Reporting Trial Period"
• Member of G-19D Committee as IDEA Liaison
• Attended and presented at the 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Darren SummerDarren Summer
General Board Member (M) (2011-2012)
Electrospec, Inc.
24 East Clinton Street
Dover, NJ 07801
Joined IDEA: 2006
Committee Participation: Conferences, Meetings & Special Events, IDEA-QMS-9090 Subcommittee, Marketing & Public Relations
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Attended 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
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Current Vacancies

Executive Board Member (S)