New day dawns for newly appointed COO

Russ Dorwart has been appointed Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of interconnection specialist PEI-Genesis.

PEI-Genesis has announced the promotion of Russ Dorwart from VP of Operations to Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of the company and its affiliates, PEI-Genesis-Europe, Reliance Merchandising and Sure Seal Connections.

Steve Fisher, President, CEO and Chairman of PEI-Genesis, says: " In 2003, I made Russ the VP of Operations and he took on responsibility for day-to-day operations".

"During the past three fiscal years he has helped to grow the company from $67 million to $109 million, an increase of over 63%".

"I know no one who is more capable and deserving of this promotion".

Dorwart started with the PEI-Genesis in 1986 as Director of Product Management, and moved through a variety of company positions including, General Manager of Operations with responsibility for connector assembly in South Bend, Indiana and Basingstoke, UK.

During that time he reduced the average manufacturing time from 14 days to 48 hours using a combination of lean manufacturing and quality assurance approach.

Steve Fisher will remain President, CEO and Chairman, focusing on strategic relationships with vendors, acquisitions and geographic expansion.

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