Mouser's Jaime Plank and April Kilman Named 2025 Strategic Partner of the Year and Supplier Manager of the Year by ODU

March 5, 2026 - Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, proudly announces that Jaime Plank, Supplier Management Director, was named 2025 Strategic Partner of the Year by ODU, a valued partner and leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions. Additionally, April Kilman, Supplier Specialist, was named ODU's Supplier Manager of the Year. This marks the third time that April Kilman has won this award from ODU.

ODU stated that execution of strategic initiatives, contributions to key programs, leadership in promoting ODU solutions, and consistent, strong performance are the metrics for the Strategic Partner of the Year Award. Year-over-year sales growth, inventory management, operational excellence, collaborative engagement, and quality of customer service were the factors used to determine the Supplier Manager of the Year Award.

"Congratulations to Jaime and April on winning these top awards," said Dana Stoica, Director of Marketing and Global Online Distribution at ODU. "They represent Mouser's unwavering dedication to providing outstanding logistics and unparalleled customer service that has firmly established them as a premier channel partner for us. Their invaluable support has significantly fueled demand and driven sales growth for our product portfolio. We are very grateful for this outstanding business relationship and eagerly anticipate the continued success that lies ahead."

Krystal Jackson, Vice President of Supplier Management at Mouser, stated, "Jaime and April's receipt of these prestigious awards from ODU reflects their dedication and professionalism. Notably, April has earned this recognition for the third time. Both individuals exemplify Mouser’s commitment to serving customers and business partners with consistent care."

In addition to April Kilman’s previous Supplier Manager of the Year Awards, ODU recognized Mouser with the Online Distribution Distributor of the Year Award for 2023. Mouser first partnered with ODU in 2019 and offers over 18,000 ODU products, with almost 1,300 in stock and ready to ship.

To learn more about ODU products available at Mouser, visit https://www.mouser.com/manufacturer/odu/.

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

 

Como distribuidor autorizado internacional, Mouser ofrece, en almacén y listos para el envío, la mayor selección de los más actuales semiconductores y componentes electrónicos de todo el mundo. Mouser ofrece a sus clientes productos originales y 100 % certificados que permiten identificar claramente la procedencia de sus socios fabricantes. Para ayudar a acelerar los diseños de los clientes, el sitio web de Mouser alberga una amplia biblioteca de recursos técnicos, incluido un Centro de recursos técnicos, junto con hojas de datos de productos, diseños de referencia específicos de los proveedores, notas de aplicación, información sobre diseño técnico, herramientas de ingeniería y otra información útil.

2026 - Mouser Electronics es un distribuidor autorizado de componentes electrónicos y semiconductores especializado en la introducción de nuevos productos de sus socios fabricantes dirigidos a compradores e ingenieros de diseño electrónico. Mouser.com, el sitio web del distribuidor global, está disponible en varios idiomas, vende sus productos en varias monedas e incluye más de 6,8 millones de referencias de más de 1200 marcas de fabricantes. Mouser cuenta con 28 centros técnicos en todo el mundo que prestan el mejor servicio de atención al cliente dentro de su zona horaria y en el idioma y moneda local. Mouser vende sus productos a más de 650 000 clientes en 223 países y territorios desde sus punteras instalaciones de 93 000 m² en el área metropolitana de Dallas, Texas, EE. UU. Para obtener más información, visite https://www.mouser.com.

2026 - ODU is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance connector solutions and cable assemblies. ODU advanced connectors ensure a reliable transmission of power, signals, data, and media for a variety of demanding applications, including medical technology, military and security, automotive, industrial electronics, and test and measurement. ODU combines all relevant areas of expertise and key technologies, including design and development, machine tooling and special machine construction, injection, stamping, turning, surface technology, assembly, and cable assembly. In addition to its company headquarters in Mühldorf am Inn (Germany), ODU also has an international production and distribution network throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The ODU Group sells its products globally through its subsidiaries in Denmark, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, USA, China, and Japan as well as numerous international sales partners.

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