Erik Stromberg has been a manufacturer’s representative since 1998. After graduating from the University of North Dakota, Erik worked for several rep firms in the Upper Midwest before starting E-Tronix, a Stromberg Company. He is innovative, is an excellent communicator, and has a clear understanding of the industry.
Erik’s goal is to provide the best representation and service in the industry. He is known for his responsiveness and immediate follow up. Erik has held numerous leadership positions with the Upper Midwest SMTA chapter as well as organizing the annual golf outing. This has provided an opportunity to network with both suppliers and industry users on a regular basis.
Ryan Sullivan
Territory - Northern Minnesota, North Dakota, Western Wisconsin and Kansas
Ryan Sullivan graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in economics and worked in the banking and brokerage industry for seven years prior to joining E-Tronix in 2011. Ryan’s background in serving his customers in the finance industry will carry over to his new role as a Manufactures Rep with E-Tronix.
Ryan will also be able to call on his background in economics to help his customers realize the value in adopting new products and automation to increase efficiency and the bottom line for both the manufactures he represents and the customers he serves.
Anthony Noto
Territory - Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Iowa
Anthony Noto has been actively engaged in the Electronics, Wire and Cable Harness and various Industrial markets since 2000. He brings an extensive knowledge of the industries to his customer base and channel partners. Since graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Marketing, he worked as a Distributor, Manufacturing Representative and as a Direct Territory Sales Manager for a leading industry supplier. Most recently, Anthony was responsible for developing and executing strategies for his company’s Manufacturer Rep Network for the America’s as well as leading the sales team for the emerging electronics region of Mexico. Anthony’s knowledge makes him a tremendous resource and a valuable asset to the E-tronix team.
Jana Kieckhafer has been a professional in the electronics manufacturing industry since 1999, bringing over 20 years of experience in distribution, customer service, and sales. She started her career with hands-on roles in production, quality, and management at a leading electronics supplier before moving into Technical Sales, where she spent 16 years understanding customer needs and solutions.
Jana went on to work as an Outside Sales Representative for an electronics distribution company, focusing on building strong customer relationships and delivering results. Jana’s industry experience, technical knowledge, and dedication to customer relationships make her a valuable resource for her clients.
Ryan graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After college, Ryan began his engineering career at Daktronics in Brookings, SD where he gained a solid foundation in various aspects of Electronic Manufacturing processes and how to improve upon them. With Ryan’s technical know-how, we believe he will be great asset to the team to further strengthen our solutions-based strategy and provide real value to both our customers and channel partners.
Doug began his career in the United States Navy, serving as a Naval Electricians Mate for six years. After he served our country, he joined Riverside Electronics in Winona, MN as a Process Engineer. During his tenure with Riverside Electronics, Doug’s responsibilities consisted of new equipment evaluations, recommendations, installation, programming, and service upgrades. Doug then took a role with Pillarhouse USA as a product manager, where he became an expert in selective solder processes while developing a deep knowledge of flux chemistry analysis and PCB thermal profiling. Doug brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the Electronic Manufacturing marketplace, and we are confident that he will be an invaluable resource not only for our customers but also for the entire E-tronix team.
In 2019, Caity joined the E-tronix team as our Inside Sales Coordinator and as expected, she made an immediate impact. Caity was able to leverage her previous administration experience and quickly helped streamline many of our processes and procedures. She continues to ensure fluid coordination among the E-tronix team and provides excellent customer service through her strong organization and communication skills. Caity serves as a point of contact for pricing and availability, supplier engagement and general product information.