Mahesh Kotecha
Lead
Since 1977
Mahesh is responsible for CoolGuard production, sanding, cutting, encapsulation. Shop Steward. Knows toys! Has lived in more countries than anyone else… Tanzania, England, Sri Lanka. He also speaks Swahili.
Manual Sanchez
Factory Employee
Since 1984
Jack of all trades and master of all! Tried to retire but comes back regularly and is always available for a couple of days and to help train new staff.
Terry Grill
President and CEO
Since 1988
Terry is responsible for oversight, supplier and financial relations, history. Is trying to keep up with the fitness competition.
Christina Roberts
Factory Employee
Since 1997
Christina is responsible for part count, quality and custom packaging. Can heat seal, encapsulate and do whatever is asked. Detail oriented and focused on quality.
Alexander St. John
Waterjet Operator
Since 1997
Alexander is our primary waterjet operator. Material handling. Raw materials quality inspection. Part dimensional quality. Available to work all shifts…day or night. Gamer.
Maria Villafana
Factory Employee
Since 1998
Maria is responsible for part count, quality and custom packaging. Can heat seal, encapsulate and do whatever is asked. Detail oriented and focused on quality. Speaks beautiful Spanish.
Eduardo Gomez
Vice President and CFO
Since 1999
Eduardo is responsible for daily operations, IT, accounting, personnel and general management. Started fitness competition. Sounding board and referee. Also drives a forklift and makes deliveries in emergencies.
Adrian Flores
Production Manager
Since 2000
Adrian is responsible for quality system, plant employee training and moral, makes sure that all parts ship correctly and on time. Currently winning the fitness competition. Does “Insanity” every morning.
John Dodson
Sales Engineer
Since 2001
John is responsible for customer relations, new business, engineering and enthusiasm. He has logged over a quarter of a million miles on his Prius. Fantastic cook. Recently cooked and served Paella for all of us. Picky about coffee and part numbers.
Erik Flores
Waterjet / Production Assistant
Since 2004
Erik is responsible for material Handling, Warehouse organization. Back up for shipping. Excellent inventory accuracy. Fastest (and safest) forklift operator in the west. Golfer.
Leticia Acevedo
Accounts Payable / Collections
Since 2004
Leticia is responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable. Supports non profit children’s health organization.
Carlos Castro
Programer/Estimator
Since 2006
Carlos is responsible for drafting, CAD, waterjet programing, costing, QC manager/first article inspection. Finds innovative ways to encapsulate insulation. He also developed Ninja Turtle toys made from foam and cut on the waterjet. Cake decoration. Avid gamer.
Barbara Rhoads
Purchasing Manager
Since 2008
Barbara is responsible for purchasing, order entry for our customers, customer service and general coordination of materials and orders. Bakes a mean cake and competes for fitness goals at all hours of the night.
Diodoro Gomez
Stitcher
Since 2010
Diodoro is responsible for laminating, runs double stitch sewing machine for encapsulated products, cutting and for making custom protective cushioning. Soccer enthusiast.
Martin Jaurigue
Maintenance
Since 2012
Martin is responsible for equipment maintenance from simple saws to complex computer driven equipment. Forklift mechanic.