Company

"J.D. Noble & Associates, Inc." (JDNAI) was established in 1985, as a representation organization. In 1990, JDNAI expanded it's capabilities by moving into an office location that is 2,000 sq. feet. This facility has the abiility to support both warehousing and administrative functions. This expansion was vital in allowing JDNAI to expand it's horizon into the distribution market. The organization began to stock various products for distribution. In addition to our distribution capability, JDNAI has many other capabilities, some of which are listed below:

Customer Service and Support
Technical Support
UPS and FedEx Shipping
Various Freight Carriers including, but not limited to: R&L Carriers, Monroe Transportation and Roadway
Hazardous Materials Management (Shipping & Receiving)
Forklift capabilities
Various pieces of demonstration equipment
Webpage Maintenance and Development

JDNAI currently consists of 4 employees. We cover a territory of two states (Illinois & Wisconsin); however, we are not limited to those states with some of of our product lines. Various applications in distribution market are from various regions throughout the continental United States. We typically advise customers that are distant to go through their regional distribution avenues for they would be better able to support their needs, however, in some cases, like product availability, readiness etc. become a factor we will satisfy the customer's needs. Mostly we try to remain focused on our region where the majority of our business partners are located.

JDNAI is active in several different chapters of the Surface Mount Technology Assocation (SMTA), including the Illinois and Wisconsin chapters. Gerri Noble is the current treasurer of the Great Lakes Chapter (Illinois) and prior to that role she held the title of secretary of the Great Lakes Chapter. JDNAI is an active participant in virtually all of the SMTA sponsored events in our territories. The SMTA allows companies to share information and knowledge, and a chance to educate one another on the critical issues that the electronics manufacturing industry is facing. It also allows companies to network with potential business partners and colleagues throughout the industry. All the while the code of the SMTA is to present valuable information without the sales pitch. If you would like further information on the SMTA, pleas feel free to contact us, or visit them at: http://www.smta.org/

Joe Noble, President - oe began his career in the electronics manufacturing industry while working for General Electric in the Missile and Space Division, as a soldering instructor. He also worked for Raychem Corporation in several capacities, ranging from Product Management to Midwest Regional Sales Manager, with the primary focus being on High Reliability Military Aircraft Interconnect systems. After Raychem, Joe ventured into the distribution/representative industy. He founded J.D. Noble & Associates, Inc. in 1985 and grew the company from a small operation out of his house, to the office it is located in now.

Gerri Noble, Office Manager - Gerri has been working with J.D. Noble & Associates since 1990 and has been instrumental in the trasition from representation to distribution. Gerri's responsibilities include inside sales, distribution management, office management, accounts receivable/payable and accounting. She has built a long running relationship with numerous customers. In addition, to her daily job requirements, Gerri has committed herself to working further with the electronic manufacturing industy community by being heavily involved as an office in the Great Lakes Chapter of the SMTA.

Tim Noble, Technical Support - Tim has been working in this industry, and with J.D. Noble & Associates, Inc. since 1999. He joined the organization after 4 years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps. His duty in the Marine Corps was the management of the information systems networks, both in the field and in garrison. His experiences in the Marine Corps have benefitted this organization with his assistance in the management of the website, in addition to the technical support experience and working with data communications. Some of his repsonbilites include, Technical Support, Warehouse Management, Outside Sales, Customer Service and Support and Website Management. Tim performs all installations of equipment, in co-ordination with the manufacturer of the equipment, at customer facilities throughout our territory.

Arlene Foss, Accounting - Arelene has worked within our organization since 2004. Arlene helps our company by maintaining our financial transactions and performing various accounting requirements. Arlene assists us in the invoicing, payroll, order processing and the book keeping of our organization and our staff.