EK MICRO - Key Persons
Amy Manzo started in the electronics industry in 1994. She has many years of sales and account management experience, much of it in the Manufacturer's Representative business. Amy's sales and organizational skills are a tremendous asset to the EK Micro team. She lives in the suburbs with her husband, rescue dog and cat. She enjoys hanging out with her family and friends. Sports are her favorite past time as she's always ready to cheer on her Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers!
Job Titles:
- Distribution Sales Manager
Cheryl Parker started her career in customer service and inside sales for a manufacturer's representative in 1989. Beginning in 2013, she has covered Illinois and Wisconsin as a Distribution Sales Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day relationships with distribution partners, handling quotes, training and sales planning.
Job Titles:
- Partner / Field Sales
- Technical Sales Representative Well
Starting in the rep business in 1995, Joe Braun is an experienced technical sales representative well-known in the Illinois and Wisconsin market. He has had an enviable track record of OEM and distribution sales in this territory. Joe joined EK Micro in May 2005. When he is not out closing sales, Joe enjoys coaching his children's baseball and basketball teams.
Matt Henning began his electronics career in 1998 and has worked in various capacities within contract manufacturers, distribution, and rep firms. He has a wide variety of experience in electronic component technologies, supply-chain/sourcing, sales/marketing, and industry networking. His awareness of supply chain management and product lifecycles makes Matt a key addition to EK Micro. Matt lives in Wisconsin with his family and rescue dogs. When he's not working on customer needs, he can be found spending time working on his house and volunteering with the Lions Club.
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Mike Johnston brings a number of years of experience to EK Micro. He began his career in the electronics industry in 2008 as a Midwest Sales Manager, and has built relationships at both OEMs and distributors alike. When not at work, the University of Kansas alumnus can be found spending time with his wife, Becky, and their four kids (two sets of twins!). No, they don't get much sleep.
The first voice callers hear when phoning EK Micro is Rebecca Vietzen. Her experience as a Technology Coordinator and a well-rounded graduate education means Rebecca is uniquely suited to be the cornerstone of EK Micro. When not creating email campaigns or managing EK Micro's Social Media activities, Rebecca spends time with her family playing with their dogs and tending the chickens.
Steve Parisi began his career of Inside and Field Sales in the Chicagoland area in 1989. Prior to EK Micro, Steve spent 14 years at a very successful Contract Manufacturer with a position as a Sales Representative. He joined EK Micro in June 2005.