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Jackie Mattox chats with Ashley Quinlan, VP Global Distribution and Digital Marketing Strategy at Samtec.  Ashley chats about her career journey and how she got her start  in the Electronics Industry.  Support the show

Hear from Sager's Director of Marketing Communications and WE Marketing Chair & Advisory Board Member, Maryellen Stack, as she chats with WE Founder & CEO, Jackie Mattox, about her career in the industry.  Maryellen talks to us about the perspective working mothers and caregivers bring to the workplace and how we can push past some barriers along the way.  Maryellen chats about being...

In WE Radio's latest "Leader in Highlight," WE Founder & CEO Jackie Mattox speaks with Chris Beeson,  Group Senior Vice President-Electronics at RS Components, an Electrocomponents Company. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Chris focuses on the convergence of electronic components distribution into other areas beyond the traditional parts sales model. In what Chris refers to...

Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox,  continues the conversation with distribution leader and industry veteran Chris Beeson in Part 2 of his interview series. In looking back over his lengthy career, Chris shares how the fundamentals of the industry are the same; a business built on relationships, trust and long-term thinking, but the methodologies are different. He shares that while sales is still a k...

WE Founder & CEO, Jackie Mattox, chats with Philip Stoten,  Shareholder at EMS Now & Founder and Managing Partner at SCOOP,  a marketing and communications organization  specializing in content writing & business strategy for all aspects of the Electronics Industry.  Philip discusses the dynamics of the industry and global supply chain, the intent of  his podcast to tell the stories of...

Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox,  chats with entrepreneur and journalist, Philip Stoten, in Part 2 of his interview series regarding digital transformation, innovation, designing for disruption, and diversity issues.  Philip talks about diversity in design and leadership being critical for attracting youth for the future success of the industry.  Philip recommends recruiting talent with the goal of...

Founding  Women in Electronics Advisory Board Member and industry rep with Kruvand Associates, Tobi Cornell, chats with us about the channel and how she got her first start in the industry. Tobi communicates the benefits of the rep business, how it has changed, and the motivation for being a part of the industry as a whole. Tobi communicates the desire for our rising youth to enter the Electronics...

Debbie Conyers passes the baton to ECIA’s new Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement, Stephanie Tierney, and offers some insightful messages for the industry.  Stephanie shares her personal side and communicates her background in the industry and goals for her new role at ECIA, while Debbie encourages her to  "make it her own".  Debbie shares her plans for retirement...

WE Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox, chats with Allison Sabia, CEO of Galco Industrial about her career journey, from Finance major with high hopes of Wall Street to CEO in the Electronics Industry.  Allison attributes her success to the initial foundation of business acumen skills and having a global,  strategic perspective. She emphasizes cultivating and growing relationships as being critical to...

Allison elaborates on emotional intelligence being the most important trait of hiring talent. Tough but fair. "I expect the best in people and I want them to expect the best of me."  Confidence building, believe in yourself.  Be clear about your goals, communicate them and believe you can get there. Get sponsorship and work for an organization that supports your goals.  Allison encourage...

Tune into this Part One of a Two-Part Series with Debbie Conyers  from ECIA (Electronics Components Industry Association) as she chats with us about her entry into the Electronics Industry and her evolving role over the years in member engagement. Debbie reflects on the generosity of the industry and the relationships she has developed over the years. Debbie also communicates her passion for First...

In Part 2 of our interview with Melanie Pizzey, she chats with us about being a female leader in a male-dominated industry. She reflects upon her early role models being the strong women in her family and foundational TTI leaders, Paul Andrews and Craig Conrad. Melanie had an early determination to succeed and was taught to value and accept people for who they are. She learned how to navigate the...

Tune in to this long awaited interview with Melanie Pizzey, VP Global Business Operations at TTI.  Melanie walks us through her career journey, fresh out of college to now, as she celebrates her 35 year work anniversary - while TTI celebrates their 50 year.  She talks about the strength of the organization being the foundational values laid by founder, Paul Andrews, and describes the challenges an...

In the second part of our two-part series, Littelfuse CEO Dave Heinzmann talks about talent being a key differentiator for success. Dave chats about the early inception of the company in the garage of the founder in the early radio days. He explains the growth of the organization through acquisitions and creating unique value in niche markets to become a global "circuit protection" compa...

In this first episode of a two-part series, Dave Heinzmann chats about his career of 30+ years at Littelfuse — from intern to CEO. He talks about his passion for learning and how his curiosity helped him continually gain new skills to advance along his journey to the top. Dave explains how he pushed past personal barriers, refining his professional and personal development through mentors and coac...

Jackie Mattox, WE Founder and President, meets with Claire Williams, VP Engagement Management, at Orbweaver. "Sometimes you have to just jump in." Claire reflects on the early stages of her career and how experience and confidence has bridged the gap with finding her voice as a woman leader in the boardroom.  Claire encourages leaders to receive feedback as a critical component of career...

WE member, Sue Breault, joins us to discuss her fruitful leadership journey in the electronics industry at rep firm, Crowley & associates .  Sue is a partner that takes an active role in the sales effort in the organization and also stepped up as Chair of  the Women in Electronics Mentorship Program in its early inception.  Sue's passion for mentorship was fueled by the leaders that had m...

 "Have a vision for your life and career. The possibilities are limitless".  In Part 2 of our series with Kerry Turner,  she describes TE as being one of the leading powerhouse connector manufacturers in the electronics industry.  Kerry explains how her personal journey has been mirrored in her professional life.  Kerry attributes her strengths as a leader to humility, kindness (as a str...

Jackie Mattox sits down with Kerry Turner,  Senior Regional Sales Manager, Channel Business Unit at TE Connectivity, and author of her book, "Worthy".  Kerry  comments, "Worthy is about life and resilience".  In this interview Kerry opens up about her journey to healing after the passing of her brother as she  shines a light on mental illness, some warning signs of loved ones w...

Wendy Covey of TREW Marketing talks about the importance of utilizing data analytics as a unifying mechanism for sales and marketing within an organization.  Tune in to hear more from Wendy and the resources available through TREW Marketing.  Support the show

In Part 1 of our Leader in Highlight with Steve Cholas , Vice President, Business Development for BIG ZETA , Steve shares nearly four decades of insight into digital transformation in the electronics industry and the kind of leadership it takes to make sure a company isn’t left behind. With 80% of the channel still trying to connect through outdated methodologies, Steve reflects on how a commitmen...

In Part 2 of our interview with Steve Cholas , Vice President, Business Development for BIG ZETA , Steve reminisces about what drives passion in your career, which he attributes to engagement with what you do. For Steve, the electronics industry is dynamic and evolutionary. “Everything you do, every day, has been developing years prior to that moment…how can you not get excited about being a part...

Part 2 of our interview with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol Corporation’s President and CEO, highlights meaningful insights into leadership based on his personal experience as well as Amphenol’s signature Culture of Entrepreneurship. Adam shares his thoughts on compassion, curiosity and communication as the underpinning of a leader’s success, as well as the critical role mentorship plays in the success of...

In part one of a two-part series,  Adam Norwitt discusses his journey to become President and CEO at Amphenol Corporation.  Adam discusses his childhood experience in boarding school, then formal education in law, and finally pivoting to business, which proved to be life-changing.  Adam was given the opportunity for an internship at Amphenol, which  he describes 22 years later as "love at fir...

Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) Communications Director Neda Simeonova was introduced to the electronics industry five years ago when she was hired by a 50-year communications veteran to grow with a team of professionals to drive to drive the next generation of marketing for this industry nonprofit, which fosters partnership between representatives, manufacturers and distributors in...