EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer technology authority and wholesale electronics distributor, is pleased to announce that Laura McNew, Vice President of Merchandising, is one of six recipients of the 2020 Legacy Awards.
The annual awards, bestowed by the Women in Consumer Technology organization, recognize six exceptional women who are transforming the consumer technology industry through their leadership in the retail, distribution, sales, marketing, merchandising, integration, publishing, and trade association segments. The award will be presented on January 7, 2020, at the Annual Legacy Awards Networking Reception held during CES 2020 in Las Vegas.
“I’m honored to be recognized among such a prestigious group of innovative women,” said McNew. “I’m truly grateful for the opportunity Petra has given me to work with an amazing group of people who understand the concept that ‘change is our only constant.’ I appreciate our vendor partners and the friendships we have built over the years so together we can find new ways to grow business and serve our customers.”
This is the eleventh year of honoring the women in consumer technology who are not only role models but also innovators. Said Carol Campbell, founder of Women in Consumer Technology, “Every year our pool of nominations grows larger, and it becomes harder to select the final recipients because each one of them embodies the spirit of what the Legacy Awards represents. We’re so proud of all our nominees and wish to congratulate this year’s stand-out award recipients.”
“What Laura brings to the table here at Petra is incredible,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “Her industry knowledge runs very deep. She’s on top of the latest tech and helps us navigate through the changing marketplace. And Laura doesn’t hesitate to reach out to potential new vendors while nurturing strong personal relationships with our current ones.”
About Petra
Petra is the industry’s consumer technology authority—distributing products for more than 800 brands. They bring tens of thousands of top name-brand products to tens of thousands of retail/e-tail partners. Founded in 1985 with a focus on and passion for accessories, today, Petra serves markets with products from categories like smart home tech, gaming, outdoor tech, and more. The most sought-after hardware and add-ons in consumer technology are stocked at Petra’s 525,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art distribution center and are distributed all over the country. Petra is a member of CTA and CEDIA. For more information on Petra, visit www.petra.com or call 1-800-443-6975. The Right Distributor Changes Everything.™