Smith & Associates Appoints David Rawbone as Trading Manager, Smith & Associates de Latino America
November 19 2012 - 5:00AM
Marketwired
Smith & Associates, the industry leader in global electronics
distribution, today announces the appointment of David Rawbone to
the role of Trading Manager, Guadalajara. In this position, David
will oversee the operation and management of Smith's Mexico office
and execute strategies for its growth and advancement.
David joined Smith at its Houston headquarters in 2002, after
earning his business degree from Graceland University. He has spent
the ten years since as a key member of the sales team, and has been
instrumental in helping the company expand in new directions and
undertake initiatives such as Smith's unique PPV Plus+ program.
"In his years on our sales team, David has utilized his
experience, keen industry knowledge, and leadership skills to
spearhead initiatives that keep Smith leading the industry," said
Marc Barnhill, Smith's Chief Trading Officer. "We look forward to
seeing how our Guadalajara office will grow under his
management."
"Mexico has grown into a hub of manufacturing activity for
leading OEMs and EMS providers around the world, and our
Guadalajara office's location allows us to support customers in
this key region with a wealth of localized resources," said David.
"I hope to utilize these resources to expand both our customer base
and the industry-leading service we offer."
About Smith & Associates
Founded in Houston in 1984, Smith & Associates is a leader
in the independent distribution of semiconductors and electronic
components to electronics and high tech manufacturers. Smith offers
shortage sourcing for commodity and obsolete parts, innovative
purchasing and inventory management solutions, redistribution of
excess inventory, and component stocking for warranty and repair
programs.
A privately held company, Smith & Associates employs more
than 350 people worldwide, with annual revenue in excess of US $500
million. Smith's regional hubs in Houston, Hong Kong and Amsterdam
are ISO certified and IDEA compliant. In addition, sales and
purchasing offices are located in Silicon Valley, Barcelona,
Guadalajara, New York, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Seoul, Singapore,
Taipei, Denver, and Penang. For more information, see
http://www.smithweb.com/ or to reach a Smith representative 24
hours a day, please call: 1.800.HOUSTON or +1 713.430.3000.
Contacts: Mark Bollinger Smith & Associates V.P. of
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