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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.5M
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- US
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From our beginning in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to our current location in Batesville, Arkansas, LaCroix Optical Co. continues to be dedicated to providing high quality optics. During the years, LaCroix has thrived as a customer-driven custom manufacturing facility. Involvement in industry organizations (APOMA, OSA, SPIE) and in investments in technological developments have kept our company flexible and responsive to its customers' ever-changing requirements. Today, LaCroix has emerged as one of the largest independent manufacturers of precision optics in the USA. Our skilled workforce of approximately 100 people have an average length of service exceeding 10 years. Commitment to customer satisfaction at every level is an important key to the success of LaCroix Optical Co.
Owner
Raymond LacroixNumber of Employees 74
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NAICS Code Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing: 339115
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| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Raymond Lacroix | Owner |
| Dennis Whitener | Sales Executive |
| Kirk Warden | Quality Manager |
| Russell Branscum | Controller |
| David Cossey | |
| Jerry Young | |
| Karen Palmer | Marketing Executive |
| Mike Parker | Coating Engineer |
| Tom Cox | Manufacturing Engineer |
| Travis Hoggard | Quality Engineer |
Ray LaCroix ray@lacroixoptical.com has worked at LaCroix Optical Co. for 44 years, and has been President since 1985. He has been active in the optical industry, most recently as President of APOMA (American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association). Ray's other interests are his family, mountain biking, snow skiing and aviation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Lacroix Optical Co. President | Current |
| Lacroix Optical Co | Owner | Current |
| Apoma | President | Former |
Dennis Whitener dennis@lacroixoptical.com , Customer Service and Purchasing Manager, has been with LaCroix for 28 years. Dennis continues to provide excellent service to our customers and helps solve any problems they may have. In his spare time, you can find Dennis at a ballgame either participating in or watching his children. Dennis' dedication to our customers is one reason for our success of 54 years.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Customer Service and Purchasing Manager | Current |
| Lacroix Optical Co | Sales Executive | Current |
| Lacroix | Current |
Kirk Warden kirk@lacroixoptical.com , Sales Engineer, is the newest member of the LaCroix management team. He comes to us with an MBA in finance and marketing, and ten years of experience in the medical industry. Kirk will be focusing on sales and marketing. Out of the office he enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor sports and flying airplanes. Jerry Young jerry@lacroixoptical.com has been with LaCroix for 28 years. In the past, he has managed the Inspection Department, the Cleaning Department and the Hi-vacuum Coating Department. Since 1990, he has been Quality Manager and is responsib le for overseeing the ISO 9000 quality system. Any questions regarding the quality of our product or our quality system should be addressed to Jerry. He is active in church and enjoys camping and fishing. He and his wife Nancy have 5 children and 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Quality Manager | Current |
| Lacroix Optical Co | Sales Engineer | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Controller | Current |
| Lyon College | Former |
David Cossey, david@lacroixoptical.com Sales/Manufacturing Engineer, has been with LaCroix Optical Co. for 10 years. He can provide you with a quote or answer your manufacturing questions. David's background in mechanical design and automated processes help insure that the correct tooling and manufacturing method is available to meet your product requirements. Call David for a quote or to discuss your new projects. Two children, church and the family farm occupy the majority of David's time away from LaCroix.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Current |
Jerry Young jerry@lacroixoptical.com has been with LaCroix for 28 years. In the past, he has managed the Inspection Department, the Cleaning Department and the Hi-vacuum Coating Department. Since 1990, he has been Quality Manager and is responsib le for overseeing the ISO 9000 quality system. Any questions regarding the quality of our product or our quality system should be addressed to Jerry. He is active in church and enjoys camping and fishing. He and his wife Nancy have 5 children and 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Current | |
| Lacroix | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Marketing Executive | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Coating Engineer | Current |
Tom Cox tom@lacroixoptical.com has been a manufacturing engineer with LaCroix for 19 years. Tom is available to answer questions and provide quotations for all your optical component requirements. When he is not at work he enjoys scuba diving, hiking and camping with his family.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Manufacturing Engineer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacroix Optical Co | Quality Engineer | Current |
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