WCISA Elects 2026-2029 Officers and Board of Directors

The Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association® (WCISA) has recently elected its officers and board members, while also recognising the contributions of retiring members of the Board of Directors.

Paul Gemelli Appointed WCISA President

Paul Gemelli, President & Owner of Gem Gravure Co. Inc., has assumed the role of WCISA President following his service on the association’s Board of Directors.

Gemelli succeeds Drew Richards, CEO of RichardsApex, Inc., who has completed his term as WCISA President and will continue serving the association as Immediate Past President.

The board also continues to benefit from the involvement of former WCISA President Rahul Sachdev, Executive Vice President of Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp., providing leadership continuity as WCISA advances its mission on behalf of its member companies.

Newly Elected Board Members

WCISA welcomes the following newly elected board members:

Ryan Carbray, Regional Sales Representative for Alphagary, an Orbia Polymer Solutions business
Keith Donahue, VP Sales of Zumbach Electronics Corp.
Benjamin Roberts, Sales Manager of Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation (TEC)

Returning and Continuing Board Members

The association also welcomes the return of board members Jon Mello, Global Market Manager – Wire & Cable for Teknor Apex Company, and Gord Murray, VP of QED Wire Lines Inc., who have been re-elected to new terms through 2029.

In addition, Lance Hight, Sales Director of Chase Corporation; Jeff Swinchatt, Director of Sales and Marketing for The MGS Group – MGS Hall Northampton; David Troy, VP Sales & Service of REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc.; and Aaron Yaddow, Sales Account Manager at Carris Reels, will continue serving on the WCISA Board through the completion of their current terms in 2027.

Recognising Retiring Board Members

WCISA also recognises and thanks two retiring board members for their service and contributions to the association:

Dave Kiddoo, CEO/Director, IWCS, Inc.
John Zachow, Vice President – Wire & Cable Systems, Davis-Standard Corp.

Executive Director’s Comments

Mike McNulty, WCISA Executive Director, said:

“WCISA is fortunate to have a dedicated group of industry leaders willing to contribute their time and expertise to the association. We welcome Paul Gemelli as WCISA President and look forward to his leadership as the association continues to serve its current and future members.

“We also thank Dave Kiddoo and John Zachow for their many years of service to WCISA, and we welcome the newly elected, returning and continuing board members. The leadership and industry experience of the officers and board members will help WCISA continue to serve its members and support the global wire and cable industry. Together, the WCISA Board of Directors represents a broad cross-section of North American companies supplying machinery, materials and accessories to the global wire and cable industry.”