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Paul Plante
Director/Board Member at
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
Net worth: 259 499 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Paul J.
Plante is currently the Lead Independent Director at Richardson Electronics Ltd. since 2011.
He is also a Director at The Markets LLC, Cardinal Vending, Inc., and Cardinal Vending & Markets LLC, all since 2020.
Formerly, Mr. Plante was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Reptron Electronics, Inc. from 2004 to 2007.
He was President, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Florida Fresh Vending Corp.
from 2013 to 2020.
He served as Independent Director at SigmaTron International, Inc. from 2011 to 2025.
He held the position of Vice President-Medical Industry Solutions at Kimball Electronics Group LLC from 2007 to 2008.
He was Chief Financial Officer at K-Byte, Inc. Education includes an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of South Florida.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 14,188 ( 0.11% ) | 259 499 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Paul Plante active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-30 |
Cardinal Vending, Inc.
 Cardinal Vending, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates vending machines | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-29 |
The Markets LLC
 The Markets LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates grocery stores | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-29 |
Cardinal Vending & Markets LLC | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-29 |
Former positions of Paul Plante
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SIGMATRON INTERNATIONAL | Director/Board Member | 2025-07-27 |
Florida Fresh Vending Corp.
 Florida Fresh Vending Corp. Florida Fresh Vending Corp., based in Tampa, FL, is a company that provides vending, breakroom, and micro market solutions. Florida Fresh Vending Corp. offers a wide range of products through various vending equipment, including healthy vending, micro markets, pantry service, and coffee. The company specializes in office coffee solutions, offering options from traditional office coffee to single cup, fresh bean, and pod brewers. The company is authorized distributors for popular brands like Starbucks, Keurig, Route 66, Joffrey's, Peet's, and Wawa. The company focuses on understanding their clients' needs and goals for wellness in the workplace. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-02-29 |
Kimball Electronics Group LLC
 Kimball Electronics Group LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-04-30 |
Reptron Electronics, Inc.
 Reptron Electronics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactured and distributed electronic components such as semiconductors and passive products | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-01-31 |
K-Byte, Inc.
 K-Byte, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures electric vehicles | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Training of Paul Plante
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Connections
34
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Richardson Electronics Ltd.
 Richardson Electronics Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic products | Electronic Technology |
Reptron Electronics, Inc.
Reptron Electronics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactured and distributed electronic components such as semiconductors and passive products | Electronic Technology |
SigmaTron International, Inc.
 SigmaTron International, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures printed circuit board and assembled electronic products | Electronic Technology |
Michigan State University
 Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kimball Electronics Group LLC
Kimball Electronics Group LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies | Electronic Technology |
University of South Florida
 University of South Florida Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Markets LLC
The Markets LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
Cardinal Vending, Inc.
Cardinal Vending, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates vending machines | Retail Trade |
Florida Fresh Vending Corp.
Florida Fresh Vending Corp. Florida Fresh Vending Corp., based in Tampa, FL, is a company that provides vending, breakroom, and micro market solutions. Florida Fresh Vending Corp. offers a wide range of products through various vending equipment, including healthy vending, micro markets, pantry service, and coffee. The company specializes in office coffee solutions, offering options from traditional office coffee to single cup, fresh bean, and pod brewers. The company is authorized distributors for popular brands like Starbucks, Keurig, Route 66, Joffrey's, Peet's, and Wawa. The company focuses on understanding their clients' needs and goals for wellness in the workplace. | |
K-Byte, Inc.
K-Byte, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures electric vehicles | Consumer Durables |
Cardinal Vending & Markets LLC |
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