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June 25, 2020 | KICEstimated reading time: 1 minute
KIC announced that MB Allen, Manager for KIC’s Applications & Sales, is running for the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Board of Directors. Log in and cast your vote! Elections will close at 5 p.m. on July 1. Three director positions will be filled for the term 2020-2023.
Allen commented: “Being a part of the SMTA for more than 30 years I have met many people, participated in events around the world and have been privileged to speak at many forums. I have built a rapport with the members of the SMTA and local chapters and believe that I can be an asset to the team to continue to support the goals and activities. I especially enjoy sharing information, training and advancing technical knowledge.”
MB Allen is a manager for KIC’s Applications & Sales in the Americas. Her technical expertise, relationships with valued partners and customers, and many years of sales experience aid KIC in the future development, improvement and sales of the company’s product offerings. MB has worked in electronics industry for 32 years and been associated with KIC for more than 30 years with both national and international positions.
The SMTA is in the final days of accepting votes for its next Board of Directors, so vote today. If you are not a current member, please go to SMTA membership to sign up.
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