Jack DeRosa

Co-Founder | Vice President @ Gemini Electronic Components, Inc.

About

Gemini launched as the defense electronics industry build up of the 1980s was winding down. Requirements in the industry were changing and we saw an opportunity to provide customers with greater sourcing flexibility, product expertise, smaller quantities, faster turnaround, a higher commitment to quality. Over the last 25 years, we have remained true to our original mission—to provide our customers superior service, product expertise, integrity and fair market prices. We continue to work with the leaders in their industry in aerospace, defense, military and commercial world. We supply NASA and are proud of our long-standing association with them. Among our product lines is AIRBORN, the finest connector company in the industry, we have worked with them and have been a distributor for 23 years. In today’s world traceability is becoming increasingly more important and the components that Gemini Electronic Components provides are fully traceable back to the original manufacturer. components that Gemini Electronic Components provides are fully traceable back to the original manufacturer. We procure products directly from the manufacturer or their authorized distributors. We guarantee the components purchased from us are authentic and NOT counterfeit, and we supply the manufacturer’s C of C upon request. Gemini Electronic Components is registered with US Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Control— ITAR compliant—ISO 9000 Certified Specialties: Mil-Spec Components | Domestic and International Expertise | Cable Assemblies | Testing and Screening

Country

United States

City

Valhalla

Industry

Defense & Space

Skill

Leadership, Business Development, International Business Development, Electronic Parts Distribution, Client Development, Customer-focused Service, Engineering, Defense Electronics, Electronic Product Development, Electronics Manufacturing, Electronics Testing, Defense Contracting, Distribution, Traceability, Test Requirements, Product Identification, Export Control Compliance, Inventory Management

Experience

Co-Founder | Vice President

Gemini Electronic Components, Inc.

1988 - Present · 38 yrs

Greater New York City Area

I co-founded Gemini Electronic Components when the industry was in its infancy. We built our business by developing strong customer and supplier relationships, one at a time. Whether working with customers domestically or internationally, my role is to provide more than just a component, it’s to build long-term business relationships, provide a high level of customer service and reliability, and insure our customers are confident they have the right components for the job. With more than 30 years of electronic component experience, I have developed a high level of expertise in both domestic and international business. I work closely with customers around the globe assisting them with their needs, sourcing, understanding their supply chain, and providing solutions that meet their needs, budgets and most importantly their product specifications. We adhere to all ISO 9001-2008 audits and compliance and are educated and trained in ITAR regulations. We provide traceability documentation to verify the history, location or application of a component by means of documented recorded identification. This provides our customers with the assurance that the components they buy are made to the highest standards, most products lines are Mil-spec (a United States defense standard which is used to help achieve standardization objectives by the U.S. Department of Defense) are authentic and not counterfeit. Our mission has remained intact over the years; to provide our customers superior service, product expertise, integrity and fair market prices.

Regional Manager

Zeus Components

1980 - 1988 · 8 yrs

West Chester, New York

As a regional manager I worked closely with customers to understand their needs and challenges large and small. I was able to understand the changes in the industry and develop the appropriate solutions and components to solve those changing requirements. Zeus Components is a leading provider of semiconductor and passive, electromechanical and connector products . Zeus Components supports its extensive product offering with supply chain solutions, world-leading engineering and design services, technical expertise, demand creation and fulfillment, and skilled sales teams to effectively meet customer needs.

Design Draftsman

Arcadis

1975 - 1978 · 3 yrs

White Plains, New York

ARCADIS is an international company that provides consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the fields of Infrastructure, Water, Environment and Buildings.