Having achieved a BS in physics and mathematics from Cornell University and an MA in physics from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Mark Thek is an accomplished physicist currently working on a book titled the Quantification of Human Emotion. Mark Thek is the president of Esterline Power Systems, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. In 2012, Leach International, which is a part of Esterline, won Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s Supplier of the Year Award. The annual award goes to companies that score 100 percent on a quality ratings card. The Gulfstream award acknowledges excellence in both the quality and value of the products as well as the customer support experience. Esterline was founded in 1967, and specializes in products for aerospace and defense markets all over the world. Gulfstream Aerospace, which began in 1958, focuses on aviation through research programs exploring technology and innovation as well as community stewardship programs that encourage environmental sustainability, educational outreach, and recognizing excellence with awards like Supplier of the Year. Previously a physicist and engineering director with Hughes Aircraft Company, Mark Thek led the development of microwave products for fighter aircraft radar, among other applications. Joining Esterline Power Systems more than 15 years ago, Mark Thek currently oversees the Leach International division and has guided its worldwide expansion to increase sales and manufacturing facilities and to support a variety of aerospace programs.
Acquired by Esterline Power Systems in 1995, Leach International has continued the design and manufacturing work it began in 1919. Serving the rail and aerospace industries, Leach offers a line of products that includes relay panels, man-machine interfaces, and power distribution units. Leach International also remains active at industry trade shows such as the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium, where it presents its innovative new technology and its broad product line. An industry leader, Leach was named a 2011 Supplier of the Year by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for its excellence in supply chain service through its manufacturing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico, and Buena Park, California. |
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