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Highly trained operating personnel are the key to Advance Precision’s ability to consistently advance the total capabilities of its manufacturing resources.

The successful production of highly precise parts demands precise design and planning. Advance Precision’s team of engineering and production specialists assist clients with the design of specific parts that not only meet the purpose intended, but can be manufactured within rigorous quality and cost constraints.

Learn more about Advance Precision’s team principles.

We’re pleased to introduce the people who make up the Advance Precision team.

To contact someone in a specific Advance Precision department, please see our staff directory.


 
Ian Barrie, President

Ian Barrie, President of Advance Precision Ian attended General Motors Institute and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an MBA.

Ian was employed at General Motors, mainly in parts fabrication. After leaving General Motors, Ian has worked in a Management role in the Automotive Parts Industry, mainly in the metal casting and machining areas. Ian became President of Advance Precision in 1998.

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Ken Baxter, Lead Hand

Ken Baxter, Tooling Leader Ken joined Advance Precision as a Machine Operator in 1995 and has 21 years experience with Hydromats.

Ken was promoted from Lead Hand to Tooling Leader in 2002. He works with the Engineering department and vendors to develop tools.

 

 

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Gary Kang, Lead Hand

Gary Kang, Lead Hand Gary graduated from the Industrial Training Institute, India, in 1992 with a Mechanical Fitter Diploma and has continued his education at Sheridan College.

Gary joined Advance Precision in 1996 as a Machine Operator and in 2001 he was promoted to Lead Hand.

 

 

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Ross Knipe, Materials Manager

Ross Knipe, Materials Manager Ross has 20 years experience in purchasing/materials departments, ranging through all purchasing aspects of assemblies/material and machining needs. As well, he completed one year at Sheridan College, studying Mechanical Engineering Design (1982-1983). He is very conversant with most ERP computer systems, including BaaN SAP and Vantage.

Ross worked at Husky Injection Molding for 12 years as a senior buyer. He joined the Advance Precision team in June 2000.

 

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Son Lam, Quality Assurance Technician

Son Lam, Advance Precision Quality Assurance Technician Son joined Advance Precision in 1996 as a Machine Operator and was promoted to Set-up Technican prior to taking up his role as Quality Assurance Technician in January 2005.

Son achieved a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 1990 and has 15 years experience in manufacturing environments.

 

 

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Chris Messervey, Production Manager

Chris Messervey, Advance Precision Production Manager Chris graduated from the Cabot Institute of Technology with a diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology in 1991.

Chris started working for General Kinetics Ltd. in early 1992 building shock absorbers and rebuilding struts for armored personnel carriers. In early 1994, he started work as a Hydromat operator, and was promoted to shift leader in 1996 when Advance Precision was formed from General Kinetics. In 2002, Chris was promoted to Production Manager.

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Ba Nguyen, Shipper/Receiver

Ba Nguyen, Shipper/Receiver  
Ba joined Advance Precision in April 2000 as a Material Handler and was promoted to Shipper/Receiver in July 2000.

 

 

 

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Phu Nguyen, Process Engineer

Phu Nguyen, Maintenance Leader Phu joined Advance Precision in 1996 as a Machine Operator, was promoted to a Set-up Technician, then to Maintenance Leader, and is now a Process Engineer.

Phu has considerable experience with CNC machines and Hydromats and graduated from Humber College in May 2000 with a Programmable Logic Control Certificate.

 

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Truc Tran, Lead Hand

Truc Tran, Lead Hand Truc graduated from CDI College with a diploma in Computer Technology in 1997.

Truc joined Advance Precision as an Operator and QA Technician in 1999, and was promoted to Set-up Technician in 2001. In 2002, Truc was promoted to Lead Hand.

 

 

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Tuyen Tran, Quality Engineer

Tuyen Tran, Quality Engineer Tuyen joined Advance Precision Ltd. with outside experience in manufacturing automotive parts using plastic injection, extrusion and blow moulding operations.

Tuyen was a Canada and Ontario scholar in 1994 and obtained a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering in Co-operative Program, graduating in 1999 from Ryerson Polytechnic University.

 

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Kathy Vaughan, Accounting Clerk/Receptionist

Kathy Vaughan, Accounting Clerk/Receptionist Kathy graduated from Humber College with a Business Management Diploma in 1993. Her focus has been within the administrative and accounting fields.

Kathy held an Administrative Manager position in a distribution company for nine years. She joined Advance Precision as Accounting Clerk/Receptionist in 2004.

 

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Sales Department

Dave Greer, Account Manager (Michigan)

Dave joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Dave has over 10 years of account management experience. He graduated with a B.S. Materials Science & Engineering from Ohio State University.

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Hector Gonzalez Cano, Account Manager (Mexico)

Hector Gonzalez Cano, Account Manager (Mexico) Hector joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Hector has over eight years of account management experience.

He graduated with a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Queretaro in Mexico.

 

 

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Larry Henwood, Account Manager (Ohio)

Larry Henwood, Account Manager (Ohio) Larry joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005.

Larry has over nine years of experience in account management, material management, cost analysis and purchasing, and over 15 years of experience in marketing.

 

 

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Brian Kight, Account Manager (Michigan)

Brian Kight, Account Manager (Michigan) Brian joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Brian has over 11 years of account management experience.

Brian graduated with a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University.

 

 

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Dan Kight, Account Manager (Michigan)

Dan Kight, Account Manager (Michigan) Dan joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Dan has over five years of account management experience.

Dan graduated with a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.

 

 

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Tim LaPorte, Account Manager (Western Michigan)

Tim LaPorte, Account Manager (Western Michigan) Tim joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Tim has over six years of account management experience.

Tim graduated with a B.S. Business Administration from Ashland University.

 

 

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Jim Norbut, Account Manager (Indiana)

Jim Norbut, Account Manager (Indiana) Jim joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Jim has over 11 years of account management experience.

Jim graduated with a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.

 

 

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Joe Petrillo, Account Manager (Michigan)

Joe joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Joe has over 18 years of account management experience.

Joe is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. He graduated with a B.S. Engineering from McGill University.

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Marty Schmitt, Account Manager (Indiana)

Marty Schmitt, Account Manager (Indiana) Marty joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Marty has over eight years of account management experience.

Marty graduated with a B.A. Economics & Business from the University of Kentucky.

 

 

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Buddy Smith, Account Manager (Ohio)

Buddy joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Buddy brings with him over four years of sales and customer service experience.

Buddy graduated with a B.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.

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Craig Smith, Account Manager (East Coast U.S.)

Craig Smith, Advance Precision Account Manager Craig has worked in job-shop manufacturing for the last 23 years with a background in screw machine, CNC and Hydromat machining. His experience includes working very closely with customers in a range of industries including automotive, semiconductor equipment and aerospace.

Craig graduated from Union College in 1982 with a BA in Economics.

 

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Mike Spence, Account Manager (Ohio)

Mike Spence, Account Manager (Ohio) Mike joined Advance Precision Ltd. as the head of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Mike has over 26 years account management experience.

Mike brings regional sales management and engineering experience to Advance Precision Ltd.

 

 

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Jerry Unger, Account Manager (New York)

Jerry Unger, Account Manager (New York) Jerry joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Jerry has over five years of account management experience. He attended the University of Maryland.

 

 

 

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Dave Walbeck, Account Manager (Michigan)

Dave Walbeck, Account Manager (Michigan) Dave joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Dave has over 18 years of account management experience.

Dave graduated with a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Franklin University.

 

 

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Scott Wessner, Account Manager (Michigan)

Scott Wessner, Account Manager (Michigan) Scott joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Scott has over 10 years of account management experience.

Scott graduated with a B.S. Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University.

 

 

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Mike Willman, Account Manager (Michigan)

Mike Willman, Account Manager (Michigan) Mike joined Advance Precision Ltd. as part of Techman Sales Group in 2005. Mike has over five years of account management experience.

Mike graduated with a B.S. Small Business Management from Ferris State University, and an Associate Degree in HVACR Technology, also from Ferris State University.

 

 

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