John Hutson, CPMR

Distribution plays a major role in demand fulfillment in our region, and a high level of understanding of a distributor's needs is essential in delivering results. The MacInnis Company is extremely committed to participating in the annual Electronic Distribution Show (EDS) every year, where we contribute at the management level. This level of participation is helpful in the formulation and execution of a Distributor Business Plan that is monitored regularly at the branch / field level.

An extremely high level of engagement at a key account is expected from the principals that we represent. This requires the highest level of professionalism, as well as a proficiency in project management, communication, negotiation, and technical acumen.

My role at The MacInnis Company has offered me the opportunity express my creativity in the development and execution of strategies for penetrating strategic accounts, or markets within our region. This is a critical long term attribute to a manufacturers' representative who's principals desire to sell new and existing products into strategic accounts or developing market segments.

Was recently elected President of the ERA Chapter. Responsible for helping to enhance the role of the independent manufacturers' representative within the New England marketplace.

Assumed a leadership role in assisting a team of over 50 people plan for the creation of a theme, content, presenters, breakout sessions, and entertainment, for ERA's 50th Anniversary Conference.

Assisted in the overall planning of another ERA conference with an additional role as Breakout Subcommittee Co Chair.

Worked with a dynamic team in planning all of the important content that is necessary for creating a successful industry conference.

Played a specific role in helping create the numerous content for breakout sessions as the Breakout Sessions Subcommittee Chairperson.

I was honored again to have had the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of professional visionaries who made up the 2016 ERA Conference Committee. Collectively, we picked a new location, developed new methods of marketing, attracted a record number of new attendees, and most importantly created thought provoking content that was useful to reps, manufacturers, and distributors alike. The result was one of the most successful conferences in decades. The next conference has already been… Show more

I was honored again to have had the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of professional visionaries who made up the 2016 ERA Conference Committee. Collectively, we picked a new location, developed new methods of marketing, attracted a record number of new attendees, and most importantly created thought provoking content that was useful to reps, manufacturers, and distributors alike. The result was one of the most successful conferences in decades. The next conference has already been announced, and the dates are set. It will certainly be another "must attend" event. Show less

Supported the New England ERA Chapter Board in developing programs that support and educate the local membership of the Electronic Representatives Association.

As part of the 2013 conference committee, I helped formulate a theme and the information that was shared to support that theme during the ERA's most recent conference. The conference was well attended by manufacturers' representatives, manufacturers, and distributors alike, and the information that was shared was welcomed and valuable to everyone who participated.