Ralph was promoted to Managing Editor during my time at Information Builders, and I cannot imagine a single person more deserving. One of the funniest and warmest people I’ve had the pleasure to meet, Ralph has a well-deserved reputation as someone who is immensely knowledgeable, clever and fair. Half of what I learned at Information Builders I learned through observing Ralph’s work ethic and creative process; the other half through working with him and being mentored by him. Supremely talented, humble, creative and kind, Ralph is an asset, instrumental in keeping the whole machine running smoothly.

Ralph was instrumental in choosing my son's first American made Fender. He took the time to listen and understand our needs in so many ways. He went the extra mile to work within our budget and find what we were looking for, all with the most pleasant demeanor and genuine interest. He was consistently thoughtful, diligent and focused - an asset to any organization.

It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Ralph Raiola at Electronic Products magazine. As an editor, he is totally approachable, accessible and open to discuss story ideas. His excellent direction and valuable feedback make it easy to deliver valuable content. I've also enjoyed getting to know Ralph over the years as a good friend who has an easy sense of humor. I have no doubt that he will exceed professional expectations anywhere he goes.

Our firm worked with Ralph for what seems like ages in his capacity covering Interconnects at Electronic Products. He's a gem of a guy, always on the mark with understanding the technical angle of the product and terrific follow-through.

I had the pleasure to work along side Ralph during his years at Electronic Products magazine. Ralph fascinated me with his self-taught knowledge of the industry and his yearning to continue to learn. I spent endless hours with Ralph educating him on the distribution side and was amassed how quickly he grasped how partner sales channels operated and products moved through them. Ralph was one of the most respected editors in the industry and gained high marks from many of my accounts. I would be honored to work along side him again on another winning team.

Ralph is one of the most astute journalists I've ever worked with. He has an ability to find news before it becomes public knowledge, and in the era of the Web, that's an amazing faculty. Not only is he an excellent writer, but he's also adept with still and video cameras; he composes through the lens and has great video shot pacing. And he can personally supply the score for any video too! Ralph is prolific, and has contributed more material to our publication than any other editor. But what astounds me most about Ralph is how quickly he can familiarize himself with the most difficult subjects. I've seen Ralph pick up technolgy-related knowledge faster than most engineers could.

A standout amongst trade journal editors, Ralph always asked great questions to write a better-informed piece. Whether feature story or new product blurb, Ralph understands that the editors job is to be at the intersection of industry trends and emerging technologies. In addition, he's just a great guy to work with!