Mike McElhone Joins ZF Electronics Corporation As CHERRY Distribution Sales And Marketing Manager

WI – ZF Electronics announces that Mike McElhone has joined their U.S. organization as the Distribution Sales and Marketing Manager, responsible for channel sales of ZF Electronics' CHERRY-branded Switches, Sensors and Computer Input Devices.

McElhone has extensive electronics industry experience, most recently serving as Western Regional Sales Manager and St. Louis Branch Manager for Wes-Garde Components, Inc., managing the daily branch operations in St. Louis, while overseeing sales offices in Chicago, Dallas, Portland, and three California locations. Prior to that McElhone served in a variety of executive positions at Lectronix Plus / Buse Industries, Schuster Electronics, and LCOMP, Inc. McElhone served on several electronic distribution industry advisory councils and has authored numerous articles for Electronic Distribution Today.

"Mike comes to us with a wealth of distribution experience in the electronic components industry. We're excited to have Mike and welcome him to our team. His knowledge and expertise will help continue CHERRY's strong sales growth in the distribution channel," said Jim St. Peter, CHERRY Switch and Controls Sales Manager.

McElhone has a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Louis University.

ZF Electronics Corporation manufactures CHERRY branded Switches, Sensors and Computer Input Devices for the worldwide consumer / commercial and computer markets, along with custom electronic modules and controls for the global automotive market. ZF Electronics has offices and factories in Germany, England, France, Australia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Hong Kong and the United States and is a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

SOURCE: WI – ZF Electronics