ARLINGTON, Vir. – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces its 2023 Board of Directors.
Frank Kulaszewicz, Senior VP, Lifecycle Services at Rockwell Automation, is the IDEA Board Chair.
“Frank’s experience and guidance will be critical as IDEA develops the Harmonized Data Model (HDM) and develops partnerships to bring more value to the industry’s product data,” said David Oldfather, President & CEO of IDEA. “We appreciate Frank’s leadership and Rockwell Automation’s support as a long-time partner of IDEA and a driving force behind IDEA Connector’s global data syndication.”
In his 30+ years at Rockwell Automation, Kulaszewicz has held several key leadership roles in the Drive Systems, Standard Drives, Control & Visualization, and Architecture & Software businesses. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration.
“As IDEA expands its pivotal role in meeting the evolving data needs of distributors and manufacturers, it’s an exciting time to serve as Board chair,” said Kulaszewicz. “IDEA’s leadership and board is focused on executing its mission to serve as a single source of complete, high-quality transactional and e-commerce product content.”
Joining the IDEA board as Chair Elect is George Vorwick, President & CEO, United Electric Supply. A recent NAED board chair, Vorwick brings 30+ years of sales and management experience in the electrical distribution industry. Since joining United Electric Supply in 2000, he has held several leadership positions to drive company growth.
The 2023 Board of Directors will continue to advise and guide IDEA’s continued development of IDEA Connector and IDEA Exchange to maximize sales and ordering efficiencies in the channel.
The 2023 IDEA Board of Directors and Officers
- Frank Kulaszewicz, IDEA Chair
Senior Vice President, Lifecycle Services, Rockwell Automation - George Vorwick, IDEA Chair Elect
President & CEO, United Electric Supply - Larry Stern, IDEA Past Chair
President, Standard Electric Supply - Brian DiBella, IDEA Treasurer
President, Data, Power & Control, Legrand North America - Phil Hale, IDEA Secretary
Chief Information Officer, Elliott Electric Supply - Mary Derrick, Board Officer
Vice President, Channel Strategy & Digital Enablement, Schneider Electric - Paul McCool, Board Officer
President & CEO, Revere Electric Supply - Bill Waltz, Board Officer
President & CEO, Atkore International