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September, 2016 PeoPle in the news Ersa Cheers Todd Dezwarte’s 20 Years


Plymouth, WI — Kurtz Ersa North America is celebrating product manager Todd Dezwarte’s 20-year anniversary with the company. Mr. Dezwarte joined Kurtz Ersa in August of 1996. Since then, he has held various positions from head electrician in the rebuild department to field service engineer and appli- cations engineer. In 2009 he was promoted to North American sales manager for the rework, inspection and tools division. A seasoned veteran of the elec- tronics industry, Mr. Dezwarte has earned certifications from the Wisconsin School of Electronics, Lakeshore Technical College and Moraine Park Techni- cal College. He is also an IPC-certified trainer in IPC-7711 and IPC-7721. Ac- cording to the company, Mr. Dezwarte is an integral part of the Kurtz Ersa family and his work ethic, technical ability and loyalty have proven greatly beneficial. Web: www.ersa.com


Metcal Appoints Two Regional


Sales Managers Cypress, CA — Metcal has appointed two new regional sales managers: Gabriel Ortiz to cover the Southwest U.S., Mexico and South America; and Neil Edwards in the U.K., including Ireland and Eastern Europe. Mr. Ortiz brings more than 20 years of experience servicing the electronics manufactur- ing industry and has successfully led teams in both the manufacturing and distribution sectors. He has a proven track record of developing and motivat- ing teams in the most demanding of markets. Mr. Edwards brings more than three decades of experience to his new position, with previous involvement in the high-performance Formula 1 world with McLaren Applied Technologies. He also has much experience producing electronic control systems for the au- tomotive racing industry, railway, aerospace, and high-reliability healthcare markets. Web: www.metcal.com


Christian Ulzhofer Joins


SMT/Hybrid/Packaging Committee Wertheim, Germany — Dr. Christian Ulzhofer, CEO of machine manufacturer SMT Thermal Discoveries, has joined the advisory board of the SMT/Hybrid/Packaging Committee. He takes the place of his father and SMT’s founder Hans-Gunter Ulzhofer, who represented the committee for several years. Dr. Ulzhofer has managed the company together with his father for five years. Founded in 1987, SMT Thermal Discoveries is a well-known manufactur- er and supplier of machines for thermal processes. Web: www.smt-wertheim.com


See at SMTAI, Booth 318 Vi Technology Promotes Jacky Zhou


to China Sales Manager Richardson, TX — Vi Technology has promoted Jacky Zhou to the position of sales manager — China. Zhou joined the company in 2005 as an applications and support engineer and quickly moved up to a sales position in East China. His new position is key to the company’s development in China, especially with the company’s recently introduced 3D SPI and AOI equipment and soft- ware. Prior to joining Vi Technology, Mr. Zhou worked for companies includ- ing American Tec, WKK and Flextronics. He has a successful 10-year track record of developing small-to-medium sized technology companies on a global scale. Mr. Zhou holds a dual-degree from Donghua University and Westmin- ster College. Web: www.vitechnology.com


PDR Hires Dan Kelsey as National


Sales Manager Shingle Springs, CA — PDR Americas has hired Dan Kelsey as the national sales manager for its infrared rework division. Mr. Kelsey has more then 35 years of experience in direct sales, sales management, marketing, and corpo- rate management of technical products. He joins PDR having recently served as general manager of Scienscope International. In his new role, Mr. Kelsey will work closely with PDR’s strategic initiative and marketing teams to exe- cute the company’s sales objectives, develop regional marketing and to man- age the sales force. According to the company, the appointment is due to Mr. Kelsey’s excellent track record, wealth of experience and his unwavering sense of values that will serve to accomplish PDR’s mission of growth and serving clients’ needs. Web: www.pdr-rework.com/americas


Retlif Names Richard Reitz Director of


Engineering Ronkonkoma, NY — Retlif Testing Laboratories has promoted Richard Reitz to director of engineering. In his new position, Mr. Reitz will oversee the compa- ny’s testing and staff engineers at all Retlif testing facilities and will be based in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Mr. Reitz has been with the company in various roles since 1985. Retlif president Walter A. Poggi commented, “In an industry where compliance is a must, not a luxury, coordination of multiple laboratories in multiple locations can only happen through a visionary director of engineer- ing. Mr. Reitz has the vision, the background, the training and the dedication.” Mr. Reitz is an iNarte Certified Accredited Test Laboratory Engineer and mem- ber of the IEEE EMC Society. He has also chaired various groups for the Amer- ican Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) and is active in the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA). Web: www.retlif.com


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