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Standards Committee

Standards created for the industry, by the industry.

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In addition to creating industry-leading eCommerce solutions for distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers across multiple industries, IDEA is proud to serve as the standards-setting body for eComm­erce in the electrical industry. The following industry experts volunteer their time, energy, and passion to implementing the highest quality technical and data standards available worldwide.

 

­The ISC conducts meetings throughout the year and hosts an open forum session at the annual IDEA E-Biz Forum.  For more information about ISC meetings, please visit our events page and look for the IDEA logo to help identify meetings.

IDEA Standards Committee Leadership:

  • IDEA Standards Director: Mary Shaw, 647.722.3406
  • Standards Committee Chair: Phil Barrios, Hubbell Inc.
  • Standards Committee Vice Chair: Ann Jaehn, Thomas & Betts
  • Standards Committee Secretary: Sandy Sheckles, Rockwell Automation
  • Global Standards Research Analyst: George Droder, ERICO International

Sub-committee Leadership:

  • Data Content & Quality Sub-Committee
    • Chair: Lorraine Mott, Cooper-Crouse Hinds
    • Vice Chair: TBA
  • B2B Communications Sub-Committee
    • Chair: Brenda Maxwell, Acuity Brands Lighting
    • Vice Chair: TBA
      • EDI Team Lead: Brenda Williams, Schneider/Square D
      • XML Team Lead: Liz Norman, Siemens Energy and Automation
  • Product Information Sub-Committee
    • Chair: Richard Brooks, Burndy LLC
    • Vice Chair: Jason Archbold, Border States Electric 

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Utilize Industry Standards

Search and download the Standards approved by the IDEA Standards Committee on MyIDEAportal under Training>Standards.