Management

Aaron Nursey
Founder/Chief Executive Officer

Sunshine Hubbard
Chief Operating Officer
Sunshine brings over 20 years’ experience in sales, management, and finance and has been certified in each position at Direct Components. As C.O.O. she is directly responsible for day-to-day operations, process improvement, and client satisfaction. Since joining the Direct team in 2011, Sunshine has utilized her BA in Business Management and Finance to assist in organizational restructuring and achieving critical quality certifications. Sunshine values the customer experience and providing win-win situations for both Direct Components and their valued clients. Her passion is traveling, and she looks forward to continuing her tour of the world. Her bucket list includes seeing each of the 7 wonders of the world in person.

Natalie Paull
Quality Systems Manager/Accounting
Natalie joined Direct in 2015 with over 12 years behind her in the electronics industry. She heads the Quality and Accounting departments and is the Management Representative for Direct’s QMS. As a certified Lead Auditor for ISO and AS9100, she has a true passion for quality. Natalie works diligently to ensure our processes run smoothly and our ISO & AS9120 certifications are maintained. Natalie is an avid beachgoer and hopes to one day travel through Europe.

Kyle Westropp
Quality Control Manager

Jeff Ruby
Director of Sales
Jeff brings over 20 years of building strategic partnerships to Direct. Over the past two years, he has played a key role in coaching, training and mentoring the Direct sales team. When he isn’t helping the team build relationships with customers, he enjoys coaching baseball and spending time traveling with his family. Jeff was born and raised in northeast Ohio. He resides in the Tampa Bay area with his wife, two daughters and his dog, Rosco. He graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Jeff also enjoys teaching leadership skills in Paraguay annually.

Joe Centrone
Software Development
Operations and Support

Drew Davis
Lead Test Technician

Keila Laureano
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

Sami Oliveri
Test Technician

Erin Broome
Human Resources Specialist

Mariah Ebeling
Shipping Specialist
Mariah is originally from Virginia, where she received her Bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. With her vast customer service experience and determination, she is a welcomed member to the Quality and Shipping Department. When not at work you can find her with her two dogs and husband watching movies or at Disney World.

Jackie Mason
Quality Claims Processor
Jackie joined the Direct Components team in July 2017. As a shipping/receiving specialist she monitors incoming and outgoing shipments as well as stock levels and excess inventory purchases. Jackie is a Tampa native and is also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. After living in Japan for several years, Jackie relocated back to the to US to raise her daughter. In her free time, Jackie enjoys karaoke and running.

Meagan Rymer
Receiving Specialist

Brittany Clark
Sales Support
Brittany joined the team in July of 2020 as Sales Support Specialist. She works closely with our Director of Sales Jeff Ruby. A key part of her role is to assist our business development team to allow them to focus on our valued clients. Brittany also manages our digital leader boards, client prospecting and internal / external marketing. She is optimistic and enthusiastic and strives daily to be the excitement engine that drives our sales team’s motivation. Her leisure activities include baking, cooking, knowledge seeking, basking in the Florida sunshine and spending time with family.

John Brown
Purchase Order Processor
Business Development

Rafael Arredondo
IC & Semiconductor Specialist
A sales, marketing, and customer service professional with more than eleven years of experience, Rafael brings thoroughness, communicative, and dedication to Direct, its sales partners, and most importantly, his customers. Throughout his years in client services, Rafael has devoted his time to ensuring customer satisfaction by being responsive and attentive, while providing support to his fellow colleagues. Rafael spends his time away from Direct enjoying life with his wife and three children, including his newborn son.

Drew Van de Motter
IC & Semiconductor Specialist
Exceeding customer expectations by delivering extraordinary customer service has been the foundation of Drew’s early success in sales. He brings several years of sales experience from a number of different industries. Drew graduated from Florida Southern College where he played on the men’s Lacrosse team and achieved a double major in Business Administration and Free Enterprise. When not serving his clients, Drew’s following Atlanta sports and is excited to play Tom Brady twice a year.

Hannah Bach
IC & Semiconductor Specialist
Hannah was born and raised in Dunedin, Florida and loves living in Tampa Bay. She joined the DCI team in November of 2020 in the receptionist role and enjoys the culture and friendly people who work here. Hannah keeps the office tidy and lends a hand wherever it is needed. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University and loves all things performing. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her pups and trying out new food spots.

Bill Martling
IC & Semiconductor Specialist

Alex Hart
IC & Semiconductor Specialist

Scott Roney
IC & Semiconductor Specialist

Mike Leonard
IC & Semiconductor Specialist

Eline Athey
IC & Semiconductor Specialist

Paul Venzor
IC & Semiconductor Specialist


Zachary Teunis
IC & Semiconductor Specialist