THE FOUNDERS
A group of 12 RFID professionals came together in 20212 because they were concerned that the demise of the CompTIA managed RFID Certification meant the RFID industry no longer had a formal professional certification scheme to promote professionalism in the industry. They decided to form an institute for this purpose with the mission:
"To promote the public good by fostering high levels of professionalism through standardized, independent, vendor-neutral certification exams developed by relevant subject matter experts."
The RFID International Institute was formed in June 2012 and in November 2014 changed its name to the RFID Professional Institute to better reflect the Institute's objectives.
THE BOARD
The founding Board of Directors was composed of experienced professionals from all aspects of the RFID industry. They served on a totally voluntary unpaid basis for three year terms. The founding Board members are:

Chairman, Founder
Ian Robertson
CEO
RFID Global Solution

Vice-Chairman, Founder
Josef Preishuber-Pflügl
CTO
CISC

President, Founder
Mark Roberti
CEO
RFID Journal

Secretary, Founder
Sanjiv Dua
CEO
RFID4U

Treasurer, Founder
Diana Hage
CEO
RFID Global Solution

Board
Mike Liard
Independent Consultant

Board, Founder
Mark Brown
Independent Consultant

Board, Founder
Ernesto Castagnet
CEO
Ingenieria en Sistemas SRL

Board
Tracy Hutson
RFID Specialist
Toyoda Gosei

Board
Dr. Pat King
TROI RFID
"I came to the first meeting back in 2012 because I felt certification was important for our industry to foster professionalism and facilitate wide-scale adoption,. I've served on the board and as an officer despite the demands on my time because I feel now more than ever our industry needs this."
Diana Hage, CEO
RFID Global Solution
CALL FOR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SMEs)
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