NEMRA Announces Eight Appointments to its Board of Directors & Manufacturers' NMG Group

Jan. 19, 2023

National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) (Carmel, IN): The association announced the appointment of four officers to its board of directors and four executive committee members to the NEMRA Manufacturers Group (NMG). The NMG is an allied group of manufacturers who go to market principally with independent manufacturer's representatives. Effective Feb. 8, new appointments to NEMRA's board of directors include Scott Lessing, Ewing-Foley, Inc. Cupertino, CA; Christopher Bogie, United Electrical Sales, Atlanta; Larry Benner, Rouzer Group, Minneapolis; and Christy Tilton, Signify, Bridgewater Township, NJ.

"I am very pleased to welcome these newest members to our board of firectors," said Jim Johnson, president of NEMRA in the press release. "They each have a unique background, with diverse experiences that make them an asset to NEMRA's board of directors and to the organization as a whole."

New appointments to the NMG Executive Committee include Stu Serota, VP of US Electrical Distribution Sales, Leviton; Molly Jenks, VP of Sales, Bussmann at Eaton; Kevin Heffernan, VP - Sales and Marketing, Encore Wire; and Chris Greene, president, Underground Devices. "Reps and manufacturers rely on one another for growing market share and in developing channel relationships," said Johnson. "Each of these individuals embody this understanding and bring talent, expertise and energy to the committee."  NEMRA’s NMG provides its members with a forum where manufacturers and representatives can improve communications, reduce transaction costs, add value, and increase opportunities for professional development.

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