Dan Norris appointed Director of Engineering at Beta Lasermike

Dan Norris

Beta LaserMike, a leading global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, has announced the appointment of Dan Norris as director of engineering for the company.

Mr. Norris draws from over 20 years of management experience with global organizations within the manufacturing industry to lead all aspects of Beta LaserMike's product design and development. His diverse background in lean manufacturing, operations, sales, quality, program management, and strategic planning make him uniquely qualified for the position.

Mr. Norris will take over responsibilities from Ken Wright, president of Beta LaserMike, who has been serving as the organization's director of engineering.

For the past 14 years, Mr. Norris has held senior management roles in manufacturing, procurement, services, and sales with Beta LaserMike where he most recently served as director of operations. Prior to Beta LaserMike, he worked as a program manager with EG&G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, OH, for four years. He also worked at Amoco Corporation, Naperville, IL, as a purchasing professional.

"We believe Dan's strong management and leadership background - combined with his operations and manufacturing experience - provides the perfect mix of technical and strategic management that will lead Beta LaserMike's product innovation to the next phase of growth," said Ken Wright.

Mr. Norris received his B.S. in Business Administration with emphasis in procurement/materials management and production/operations management. Mr. Norris also holds numerous industrial certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt, IS0 9000 auditor, and APICS CPIM.

PUBLISHED: 17 Jul 10