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

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it P. Steve Calabria
President (2010-2011)
Senior Board Member (S) (2009-2012)

PC Components Company, LLC
314 SE Central Avenue
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Joined IDEA: 2004
Committee Participation: Chair, Marketing & Public Relations; Chair, Quality Certification & Education; Budget & Finance, Management, 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
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Tom Sharpe This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Vice President (2010-2011)
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

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Homey Shorooghi This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Secretary/Treasurer (2010-2011)
Senior Board Member (L) (2008-2011)

Advanced MP Technology
1010 Calle Sombra
San Clemente, CA 92673
Joined IDEA: 2003 (Founding Member)
Committee Participation: Chair, Budget & Finance; Management
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Provided IDEA Marketing Collateral at Advanced MP Technology's show  
   booths – 2005-2010
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
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Board Members


This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Gil 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); Marketing & Public Relations, 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
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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Michael DiBenedetto
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; Management,
Marketing & Public Relations
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
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Ray Ford
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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
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Jason Jowers
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Executive Board Member (L) (2010-2013)
Velocity Electronics, LP
2208 Energy Drive
Austin, TX 78758
Joined IDEA: 2008
Committee Participation: Marketing & Public Relations, Quality Certification & Education
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
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Mark Pasdon
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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; 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
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Paul Romano
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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); Marketing & Public Relations, Quality Certification & Education
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Joseph Ruggiero
Executive Board Member (S) (2009-2012)
North Shore Components, Inc.
9 Sawgrass Drive
Bellport, NY 11713
Joined IDEA: 2007
Committee Participation:
Activities and Notable Contributions:
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Current Vacancies

 Executive Board Member (L)
 Executive Board Member (S)
 General Board Members (Open)