Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Richard H. Wills |
Chief Executive Officer |
| Delbert W Yocam |
Coo |
| Rob Blaskowsky |
Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| James F. Dalton |
General Counsel, Secretary & Senior Vice President, Corp Dev |
| Richard D. McBee |
Senior Vice President of the Communications Business |
| Chuck McLaughlin |
Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller |
| Colin Shepard |
Vice President |
| Craig L. Overhage |
Vice President of the Instruments Business |
| Gilles Carlotti |
Vice President, Sales |
| Martyn Etherington |
Vice President, Marketing |
| Susan G. Kirby |
Vice President, HR |
| Tom Buzak |
Vice President, Tektronix, President and General Manager, Maxtek |
| Richard Kenedi |
Senior Director, Diagnostics |
| Samir Marwaha |
Marketing Director, Unified Assurance Products |
| Alisha Goff |
Senior Manager, Corp Communications |
| Bob Bluhm |
General Manager, Value Scope |
| Jim Hebert |
Product Marketing Manager |
| John Taggart |
General Manager, Optical Products |
| Barbara Brainard |
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| Bill Shepard |
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| Brad Rochon |
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| Brock Koren |
Sales Engineer |
| Chris Schweppe |
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| Dan Knauss |
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| David A. Brown |
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| David Fitzgerald |
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| Doug Reynolds |
Software Quality Engineer |
| Frank Goovaerts |
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| Glen Green |
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| Jo Ann Norlin |
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| Jose Campos |
Officer |
| Keith Mason |
|
| Kristen Seely |
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| Les Grove |
Software Engineer |
| Mitsuaki Higashi |
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| Pat Barrett |
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| Paul R. Oldham |
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| Randy Serroels |
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| Randy Unsbee |
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| Robert Burns |
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| Sharon Climer |
|
| David N. Campbell |
Director |
| Merrill A. McPeak |
Director |
Board of Directors
Rob Blaskowsky was appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer in August 2005. Blaskowsky is responsible for setting worldwide information technology initiatives and developing processes to support our global employee, vendor and customer base. His organization provides the development and maintenance of all business application systems used throughout the enterprise. He has responsibility for worldwide information technology infrastructure including computing services, voice, data, and video networks, local area networks, and desktop services. Blaskowsky brings to Tektronix 19 years experience in information technology management, most recently as Vice President and CIO for Merant/Serena where he was responsible for Meranta s information technology infrastructure. Prior to joining Merant/Serena, he worked for Niku Corporation as Vice President and CIO, and for Tektronix, where he served as the Information Systems Director for the Color Printing and Video Networking Divisions from 1995-2000. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated leadership in delivering world-class information technology solutions that drive effective and efficient business results. He has extensive experience in building and leading teams in a high-performance environment. Blaskowsky holds a mastera s of business administration from Santa Clara University and a bachelora s degree in business administration from the University of Washington. He was also named one of Portland Business Journala s a Forty under 40a ign="top">
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| Niku Corporation |
CIO, and for Tektronix |
Former |
| Niku Corporation |
Vice President |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Information Systems Director - |
Former |
| Merant |
|
Former |
| Portland Business Journal |
|
Former |
| University of Washington |
bachelor's degree in business administration |
Former |
| Santa Clara University |
Business Administration |
Former |
| University of Washington |
Business Administration |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Counsel, Secretary & Senior Vice President, Corp Dev |
Current |
| Inet Technologies, Inc. |
Seasoned Executive |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Director of Corporate Development |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Business Development Manager |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Counsel, and Secretary |
Former |
| RadiSys Corporation |
Director |
Former |
| Boston College |
Jd |
Former |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst |
Undergraduate Degree In Economics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Senior Vice President of the Communications Business |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Manager, Communications Business |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Director of Strategic Planning |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Product Marketing Manager |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Management Positions In Marketing and Sales |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| United States Air Force Academy |
master's degree in Business Administration |
Former |
| United States Air Force Academy |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Vice President |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Manager, Product |
Former |
| Oregon State University |
BSEE and an MSEE |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Vice President of the Instruments Business |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Manager |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
President Digital Systems Business Unit |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Senior Program Manager |
Former |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Engineering and Management Positions |
Former |
| Oregon State University |
Master's Degree In Electrical Engineering |
Former |
| Purdue University |
Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
Tom Buzak was appointed a Tektronix Vice President in October 2004 and is also President and General Manager of Maxtek, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tektronix. In this role, Buzak has demonstrated a combination of business and technical depth. Buzak has been with Tektronix for a total of more than 16 years, during which time he has held several key leadership positions. In 1994, Buzak founded an R&D engineering firm and led that company to success as CEO. He returned to Tektronix in 2000 as Director of Business Development. Buzak holds a master's degree in Physics from the University of Utah, and is credited with 52 U.S. patents.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Senior Director, Diagnostics |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Marketing Director, Unified Assurance Products |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Senior Manager, Corp Communications |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Manager, Value Scope |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Product Marketing Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
General Manager, Optical Products |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Stoel Rives Llp |
Partner |
Current |
| Kaiser Permanente |
|
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Wells Fargo Bank |
|
Current |
| Volunteers of America Oregon |
Director |
Current |
| Stoel Rives Llp |
Principal In the Law Firm Stoel Rives Llp |
Former |
| Willamette University College of Law |
J.D. |
Former |
| Rutgers University |
B.A. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Novas Limited |
Vice President of Sales |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Summit Design, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Integrated Measurement Systems |
|
Current |
| Novas Limited |
director of eastern |
Former |
| Connecticut State University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Marketing |
Former |
Brad Rochon is Marketing Product Manager for Ross Video's OverDrive Production Control System. In this role, Rochon is responsible for product strategy, global marketing, and brand development. Rochon entered into the video/film business with Gastown Post and Transfer (now Rainmaker), a leading post facility located in Vancouver, BC. After several years in the post production industry, Rochon transitioned into sales, landing a position with the Measurement products group at Tektronix. After spending time with the Video Networking Group at Tektronix, Rochon accepted a sales position with Ross Video. During the past 9 years, Rochon has held positions in sales, channel management, engineering management and product management. Rochon recently received a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Ottawa. He is also a graduate of the Broadcast Electronics Engineering Technology program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Rochon is a speaker at events focused on News Technology and Integrated Production Solutions. He currently resides near Iroquois, Ontario and has two children.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ross Video Limited |
Marketing Product Manager |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| University of Ottawa |
Masters of Business Administration Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Cal Quality Electronics, Inc. |
CEO |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Sales Engineer |
Current |
| Advanced Photonix, Inc. |
Sales Engineer |
Current |
| Hamamatsu Corporation |
Sales Engineer |
Current |
| Cal Quality Electronics, Inc. |
Sales Executive |
Current |
| Advanced Photonix, Inc. |
President and CEO |
Former |
| Cal Quality Electronics, Inc. |
Vice President of Sales and Marketing |
Former |
| Resilien Incorporated |
|
Former |
| California State University |
Bachelor Degree In Electrical Engineering |
Former |
| California State University, Long Beach |
Bachelor Degree In Electrical Engineering |
Former |
Armed with a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oregon, Chris joined The Mandala Agency as an Account Coordinator just two weeks after graduating in 1992. Since then, the native of Portland has proved himself on accounts running the gamut from insurance products to health care, from a buffet restaurant chain to the Test and Measurement division of Tektronix. Currently, Chris serves as Account Director on Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Company (formerly known as The Lancair Company), Teledyne Continental Motors, ReliOn, and Advanced Specialty Care. He handles most of the agency's Public Relations efforts, as well. Chris who gave up his care-free days of bachelorhood and run-down apartments for the joys of marriage and a brand new home, is now a new father.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Teledyne Continental Motors |
Account Director |
Current |
| The Mandala Agency |
Account Director |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| The Mandala Agency |
Account Coordinator |
Current |
| University of Oregon |
B.A. In Journalism |
Former |
Dan Knauss joined the Hepieric management team as a Vice President of Finance & Administration at the company's inception. He is responsible for finance, human resources, internal IT, legal, procurement, research and all corporate administrative functions. Dan has over 20 years experience in all phases of executive management and administration, including organizational development, budgeting, strategic decision making, procurement, and goal development at companies including Professional Data Exchange, Inc., Starplex Corporation, Tektronix, Inc., and Precision Castparts Corp.
David Brown is vice president and chief accounting officer at Plum Creek. He has held this position since February 2006. Brown began his career with Plum Creek in 1994, as director of planning and later that year became controller.
Brown began his career in 1978 working for PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor and later served as tax accountant. In 1987, he joined Burlington Northern, Inc. as tax manager and from 1989 to 1994, served as tax director for Burlington Resources, Inc.
Brown earned several degrees from the University of Washington including a Bachelor of Arts in business administration, a master’s degree in professional accounting, and a master’s degree in business administration. He also received a Master of Taxation degree from Golden Gate University.
He serves on the Board of Trustees for the University of Washington Accounting Development Fund and the YMCA Camping Services Board of Greater Seattle.
Dave Fitzgerald has held numerous sales management and business development positions with high technology companies during his 25 year career. His past experience includes positions at leading companies within the industrial electronics, aerospace and defense test and measurement industries, including Tektronix (NYSE: TEK), Flextronics (NASDAQ: FLEX), and Racal (now European Aeronautic Defense & Space. Dave most recently served as VP of sales for VXI Technology. In his past prior positions, he ran national and international sales groups in both direct and indirect channel sales models. On the indirect side, Dave managed, participated and developed both Value Added Reseller (VAR) and Distributor Network Programs. Other areas of experience include, field sales management, tactical marketing, remote sales operations and training. Dave brings forth a broad base of sales process, channel, and systems integration experience. Dave is a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Business and resides in Glen Ridge, NJ with his wife and 5 children.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Vxi Technology, Inc. |
Vice President of Sales |
Former |
Doug Reynolds is a Software Quality Engineer at Tektronix Inc., in Beaverton Oregon. Doug has worked for Tektronix for the past 13 years. He holds a Master of Computer Science and Engineering from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology. Doug has presented at PNSQC on four different occasions and has assisted with the Exhibits Committee, Selection Committee, and Review Committee. This past year Doug was the PNSQC Secretary and is currently serving as the PNSQC Treasurer. Please send your questions or comments to treasurer at pnsqc dot org.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Software Quality Engineer |
Current |
| Pnsqc |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Oregon Institute of Technology |
Bachelors of Science In Electrical Engineering Technology |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Pnsqc |
|
Current |
| University of Leuven |
Degrees |
Former |
| University of Cincinnati |
Degrees |
Former |
Previously Vice President of Sales for Quantel, a designer and manufacturer of digital image processing and manipulation products for the video, film and print industries, Green has more than 20 years of sales management experience within the global broadcast industry. Besides nine years at Quantel, his background includes executive positions at The Grass Valley Group, Tektronix, Snell & Wilcox and Radyne Comstream. He has managed worldwide sales organizations, including Mexico, and Central and South America, key green field territories for future growth of Front Porch Digital. He also has long-standing relationships with senior decision-makers within major networks, station groups and independent broadcasters throughout North America.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Incentra Solutions, Inc. |
Vice President of Sales, Americas |
Current |
| Grass Valley Group Inc. |
|
Current |
| Front Porch Digital, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Snell & Wilcox, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Quantel |
Vice President of Sales |
Former |
Ms. Norlin is a dynamic management professional offering extensive experience with managing corporate programs and remotely directing project teams. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), possessing special competency with Business Consulting Services, Customer Service, Order Management, Information Services, and Personnel Training. Her experience includes program directorships at Genuity, Inacom Corporation, Spectrum Software Services Group, and Tektronix Incorporated. Ms. Norlin's credentials include Master s certificate in Project Management, Masters degree in Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Communications (summa cum laude). Professional affiliations include Project Management Institute and American Management Association.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Har-Gis.Com |
Senior Project Manager |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| American Management Association |
|
Current |
| InaCom Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Rapidinnovation, LLC |
Chief Innovation Officer |
Current |
| Rapidinnovation, LLC |
Founder |
Current |
| Oregon, Inc. |
Development Commissioner |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Officer |
Current |
| Auxilium, Inc. |
|
Current |
| You Can't Manage Time |
|
Current |
Keith's background includes consulting, sales and management positions at Tektronix, LeCroy and TEM Associates. His consulting experience with business owners gives him a unique focus on client business as related to Service Quality Management solutions. Keith has a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University along with executive education at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC in Chapel Hill and Wharton University of Pennsylvania.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Evidant Corporation |
Vice President, Delivery |
Current |
| LeCroy Corporation |
|
Current |
| Tem Associates, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Stanford University |
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering |
Former |
| The University of North Carolina |
|
Former |
| University of Michigan |
|
Former |
| Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Pnsqc |
Software Engineer at Tektronix, Inc. |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Software Engineer |
Current |
| Pnsqc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| University of Oregon |
Masters Degree In Software Engineering |
Former |
| California Polytechnic State University |
Bachelors of Science In Computer Science |
Former |
| San Luis Obispo Co |
Bachelors of Science In Computer Science |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Terarecon, Inc. |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| INSEAD |
Advanced Management Program |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Acoustx Corporation |
Vice President, General Manager |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Philips Medical Systems |
|
Current |
| Therus Corporation |
|
Former |
| University of Washington |
Mba |
Former |
| Oregon Institute of Technology |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| McKenzie Worldwide, LLC |
Account Supervisor |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| A B C Technologies Inc. |
Relations Director |
Former |
| Young & Roehr Group |
Senior Account Executive |
Former |
Dr. Robert Burns took over as President of Tamer and Acting CEO in September 2005 after serving as Chief Scientific Officer for pH Sciences since March, 2003. Dr. Burns has over 30 years experience in research and product development, engineering management, operations/production and business unit management for Northwest companies such as Tektronix, John Fluke Manufacturing, Space Labs, Data I/O, and three startup companies. At Tamer and pH Sciences, he completed numerous research studies and trials on the products and processes and has directed out side toxicity, athletic performance and recovery, and oral hygiene studies. Dr. Burns works closely with Mr. Gurol on new business opportunities accelerating the new product transfer from laboratory into salable goods.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tamer Laboratories, Inc |
President |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Data I/O Corporation |
|
Current |
| Tamer Laboratories, Inc |
Chief Scientific Officer |
Former |
| Sciences, Inc |
|
Former |
Sharon manages office operations for both Cascade Credit Services and Cascade Financial Management; she also serves as an administrative aid to the companies' management and examination teams. Sharon has an outstanding customer service and project management background: prior to joining CCS, Sharon garnered over twenty years experience in sales, technical/customer service, and operations management at Tektronix Inc. and Synopsys Inc. Sharon is an alumna of the University of Portland and Marylhurst College.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Cascade Financial Management, Inc |
Office Manager |
Current |
| Synopsys, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Cascade Financial Management, Inc |
Administrative |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Chair, Nominating and Corporate Governance |
Current |
| Ipass Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Seattle Pacific University |
Director |
Current |
| F5 Networks, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
David N. Campbell has served as a Director of the Company since the consummation of the Company's Initial Public Offering. Mr. Campbell is currently a Managing Director of Innovation Advisors, an investment banking firm. Mr. Campbell served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Xpedior, Inc., from September 1999 through November 2000. Before that, from July 1995 to September 1999, he was President of BBN Systems & Technologies and its successor, GTE Laboratories and Technologies. Mr. Campbell also is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Computer Task Group, Incorporated and the former Chairman of the Board of Dunlop Tire Corporation. Mr. Campbell also serves as a Director of Tektronix Corporation, and serves as Executive Director of Hands On Worldwide, a not-for-profit volunteer-based disaster response organization.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Computer Task Group |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| The Hands |
Executive Director |
Current |
| MRO Software, Inc. |
Managing Director |
Current |
| Innovation Advisors |
Managing Director |
Current |
| Gibraltar Industries, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| MRO Software, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Power Steering |
Director |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Member, Organization and Compensation |
Current |
| Powersteering Software, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| GTE Laboratories |
President |
Former |
| BBN Corporation |
President |
Former |
| BBN Systems, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Computer Task Group |
Chairman of the Board |
Former |
| State University of New York at Buffalo |
Master of Science degree |
Former |
| Niagara University |
Bachelor of Science degree |
Former |
Mr. Ames most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MediaOne International, based in London, England, where he was responsible for developing and managing a global portfolio of sixteen broadband and wireless communication ventures. During the same period Gary also served as Chairman of Telewest, the UK's largest residential broadband company. Before joining MediaOne International in July 1995, Gary spent seven years as President and Chief Executive Officer of US West Communications, which encompasses residential and business telephone services in 14 western and Midwestern states. He serves on the Boards of Directors of Albertson, Tektronix, and iPass.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Optistor Technologies, Inc. |
Advisor |
Current |
| Ipass Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| F5 Networks, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| US West Communications |
CEO |
Former |
| US West Communications |
President |
Former |
| MediaOne |
|
Former |
| Portland State University |
B.A. degree in Finance |
Former |
General Merrill A. McPeak served as President of McPeak and Associates, a management consulting firm, since 1995. General McPeak entered the U.S. Air Force in 1957 and served in various positions throughout his tenure. From October 1990 until October 1994, he was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. He also served as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Air Forces, from 1988 until 1990, Commander, Twelfth Air Force, from 1987 until 1988 and Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, from 1985 until 1987. He serves as director of Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK) and several private companies. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from San Diego State College and a Master of Science degree in international relations from George Washington University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tektronix, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| GigaBEAM Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The George Washington University |
Master of Science Degree In International Relations |
Former |
| The George Washington University |
Bachelor of Arts Degree In Economics |
Former |