Paul Romano

Chairman at

Independent Distributors of Electronics Association

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Paul Romano is currently the Chairman of the Independent Distributors of Electronics Association and the Chief Operating Officer of Fusion Trade, Inc. He previously worked as a Principal at The United States Army (District of Columbia).
Romano received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and his MBA from The University of Chicago.

Paul Romano active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Fusion Trade, Inc. Fusion Trade, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides supply chain consulting services	Chief Operating Officer	2000-12-31
Independent Distributors of Electronics Association Independent Distributors of Electronics Association The Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) is a trade association dedicated to promoting quality, ethics, and responsible procurement within the electronic components supply chain. The non-profit company is based in Buena Park, CA. IDEA supports independent distributors and test service companies by establishing rigorous quality standards, certifications, and best practices aimed at mitigating counterfeit risks and enhancing industry integrity. Membership is earned through a stringent application process overseen by a peer committee, requiring compliance with standards such as IDEA-QMS-9090 (aligned with ISO 9001), IDEA-STD-1010 for visual inspection, and certifications like ISO 9001 and ANSI/ESD S20.20. Members must maintain comprehensive quality management systems, product liability insurance, and employ IDEA-ICE-3000 certified professional inspectors to validate inspection competency. IDEA offers specialized programs including the Qualified Program Participant Company (QPPC) for test service providers, which mandates strict operational, ethical, and audit requirements. The association enforces a code of ethics emphasizing lawful, ethical commerce and truthful representation, with violations potentially leading to suspension or termination of membership or certification status. IDEA provides training courses focused on counterfeit detection and inspection techniques based on IDEA-STD-1010, available in one- and two-day formats with hands-on workshops, designed for professionals in management, engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and inspection roles. IDEA also develops and disseminates standards, manuals, and publications to assist companies in implementing effective counterfeit mitigation and quality assurance programs, and maintains active communication channels including a website, industry news, and social media presence.	Chairman	-

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Companies	Position	End
The United States Army (District of Columbia) The United States Army (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Engages in army operations	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Bucknell University Bucknell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The United States Army (District of Columbia) The United States Army (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Engages in army operations	Government
Fusion Trade, Inc. Fusion Trade, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides supply chain consulting services	Commercial Services
Independent Distributors of Electronics Association Independent Distributors of Electronics Association The Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) is a trade association dedicated to promoting quality, ethics, and responsible procurement within the electronic components supply chain. The non-profit company is based in Buena Park, CA. IDEA supports independent distributors and test service companies by establishing rigorous quality standards, certifications, and best practices aimed at mitigating counterfeit risks and enhancing industry integrity. Membership is earned through a stringent application process overseen by a peer committee, requiring compliance with standards such as IDEA-QMS-9090 (aligned with ISO 9001), IDEA-STD-1010 for visual inspection, and certifications like ISO 9001 and ANSI/ESD S20.20. Members must maintain comprehensive quality management systems, product liability insurance, and employ IDEA-ICE-3000 certified professional inspectors to validate inspection competency. IDEA offers specialized programs including the Qualified Program Participant Company (QPPC) for test service providers, which mandates strict operational, ethical, and audit requirements. The association enforces a code of ethics emphasizing lawful, ethical commerce and truthful representation, with violations potentially leading to suspension or termination of membership or certification status. IDEA provides training courses focused on counterfeit detection and inspection techniques based on IDEA-STD-1010, available in one- and two-day formats with hands-on workshops, designed for professionals in management, engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and inspection roles. IDEA also develops and disseminates standards, manuals, and publications to assist companies in implementing effective counterfeit mitigation and quality assurance programs, and maintains active communication channels including a website, industry news, and social media presence.