I received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Lowell (currently UMASS Lowell) in 1980. I have been in the Laser business for over 25 years; beginning at Spectra-Physics in 1981. Prior to my career in lasers, I worked as a process chemist at a printed circuit board manufacturer. My work with lasers started with applications and systems engineering. For the past 15 years, I have been involved in general corporate management, first at Laser Photonics, then Resonetics. During the management portion of my career, I have always remained heavily involved in the technical side of the business,particularly in systems engineering. One of the driving reasons for founding PhotoMachining was to be able to remain a technical as well as a corporate manager. I also enjoy helping the sales effort and customer satisfaction is a top priority.

Besides lasers I enjoy playing the Blues, music in general, fishing, boating, hiking and spending time with my family. I live in Andover, MA with my wife Linda, daughter Elizabeth and sons Erik and Christopher.

I have been working with lasers since 1988. At Lumonics, I was doing materials processing with industrial lasers that operate in either UV or IR spectrum for over 5 years. The PhotoMachining team has the expertise and the technologies combined with a winning attitude. This is the right combination to achieve every customer's satisfaction. I am glad to be a part of this team. If you have any questions about laser processing, please feel free to contact me at PhotoMachining.  

I received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Lehigh University in 1986. Prior to that I spent several years in the US Army in the 172nd Mountain Brigade and the 101st Airborne Division.I have been working in the laser industry for 20+ years holding technical, sales and management positions at Spectra Physics, Lambda Physik, Laser Photonics and Resonetics.

I am active in technical organizations where I give seminars designed to promote the technology of Laser based micromachining in industry. I also publish frequently in several different journals and magazines, including a monthly web column, "Light Reading", in PCB007.

My hobbies include music, collecting and repairing antique timepieces, preparing (and enjoying!) fine food, riding our Harley, and farming. My wife Joann and I live on High Hollow Farm. The old colonial farmhouse was built in 1772 and was occupied by the nephews of Samuel Wilson, otherwise known as Uncle Sam.

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