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STI announces Diana Bradford’s 20-year anniversary. Bradford’s anniversary was celebrated with a cake shared with all of her colleagues at STI. David Raby, President/CEO, presented her with a certificate in appreciation of her 20 years of dedicated service.

As Vice President of Operations/Training Resources, Bradford is responsible for all aspects of STI’s training offerings including parts, kits and training classes. Bradford is also responsible for the daily operations of the entire facility including logistics, administration, human resources and security compliance.

“Diana’s management background along with her diverse experience has allowed her to excel at all the different responsibilities of her position,” said David Raby, President/CEO. “I’m hoping to celebrate her vital contributions to STI for years to come.”

STI Electronics, Inc., announces the retirement of Mel Scott.

With 17 years of dedicated service to STI Electronics, Mel Scott, Director of Quality, is going to officially retire on October 31, 2017. After serving in the Army as an electronics instructor, Scott began working in various positions for the Navy at China Lake. Scott later went on to the Electronics Manufacturing Productivity Facility (EMPF) in Indianapolis, Indiana before joining STI in 2000.

Scott has held a variety of positions at STI culminating with his position as Director of Quality. Scott started at STI working on the Post Production Assessment Team (PPAT) and then moved on to Manufacturing Manager before taking a position in the Quality Department. As Director of Quality, Scott was instrumental in the development and certification of STI’s Quality Management System, up to and including certification to the requirements of AS9100D-2016.

“Mel has had an association with the Raby family even before STI was founded. Mel actually worked with my father at China Lake, CA. ” said David Raby, President/CEO. “Mel’s long relationship with my father, Jim D. Raby, makes this retirement a bittersweet event, but I thank Mel for his service and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

STI Electronics, Inc., recently hosted the Covenant Christian Academy for Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

Friday, Oct. 6th marks the annual celebration of MFG Day across the United States. STI joined other manufacturers in a collaborative effort to highlight current innovations and inspire the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

STI hosted the Covenant Christian Academy, and David Raby, President/CEO, gave a guided tour of STI’s manufacturing area. This was followed by instructor-led hand soldering training delivered by Pat Scott, Director of Training Services and Darlene Hoffer, Master Instructor.

“It is always a pleasure to introduce our local youth to the engineering disciplines and expose them to electronics manufacturing processes,” stated Raby. “I hope that we’ve made such a favorable impression on these individuals that they chose to seek employment with us some day.”

STI Electronics, Inc., is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2017 Jim D. Raby Scholarship. This year’s recipient was Broxton Sanderson, a student at the local Calhoun Community College with locations in Decatur and Huntsville, AL.

The annual scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a technical program at Calhoun Community College and is based on multiple economic factors. STI helped to set the criteria but is not involved in the selection process.

The Jim D. Raby scholarship program was established in 2004. The Raby family wanted to provide a scholarship to a student that exemplified determination and a strong work ethic while being enrolled in an advanced manufacturing program. “This is the perfect legacy for my father” said David Raby, President/CEO. “It encourages and reflects the beliefs and values he demonstrated throughout his life.”

STI believes in education and is proud to support students at its local college. If you would like to join STI in supporting the Jim D. Raby/STI Scholarship Fund, checks should be made payable to Calhoun Foundation and mailed to: Calhoun Foundation, Calhoun Community College; P. O. Box 2216, Decatur, AL 35609-2216. Please include a cover letter with the check or donation stating the check is for the Jim D. Raby/STI Scholarship Fund.

STI announces Ann Duncan’s 20 year anniversary.  Duncan’s anniversary included a donut breakfast shared with all of her colleagues at STI.  David Raby, President/CEO, presented her with a certificate in appreciation of her 20 years of dedicated service.

Duncan has held various positions in the Training Services department over the last 20 years.  Starting off as an instructor and then moving into various logistics roles with the Training Services department.

In her current role as Training Coordinator, Duncan is responsible for the coordination of materials, supplies, equipment, and shipping requirements for STI’s Training Department.  She also maintains required training records and assists students with information necessary for class attendance.

“Ann’s varied experience in Training Services provides her with the ability to effectively handle key situations that come up with STI’s customers.” said Pat Scott, Director of Training Services. “Having actually been an instructor gives Ann a better perspective of the classroom logistics and needs of the instructor staff.”

STI Electronics, Inc., is pleased to announce the selection of Diana Bradford (Vice President, Operations/Training Resources) for the Leadership Huntsville/Madison County (LHMC) Management Academy.

The LHMC mission is to serve as a catalyst in identifying, educating, inspiring and connecting leaders to better serve the community. LHMC identifies proven and emerging leaders across all sectors of the community who have an interest in becoming more engaged. The academy provides in-depth education about issues in major sectors of the community and how they can impact progress. In 1987, the Chamber of Commerce Foundation of Huntsville/Madison County created Leadership 2000, chaired by The Huntsville Times publisher, William Cooper Green. Leadership 2000’s purpose was to develop current and future leaders for the community, and its slogan was “The future belongs to those who shape it.”

In 2011, Leadership added the Management Academy for affordable, local training of the community’s business leaders, and Masters to help seasoned talent develop an active, meaningful retirement. Bradford was selected from a pool of candidates to be admitted to the Management Academy class that begins in August.

“Having Diana selected to participate in the Management Academy provides external confirmation of what I already knew… that it’s easy to see the drive and intelligence that Diana displays and utilizes every day during our company operations,” said David Raby, STI President/CEO. “Her current skills and knowledge coupled with her potential for even greater growth and learning make her a perfect choice for this program.”

David Raby, President & CEO of STI Electronics, Inc. was featured in “IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017: You Had to Be There!” which was published in the PCB, SMT, and PCB Design Magazine.  Please click on the following link to read the full story: iconnect007.july2017/50

 

STI Electronics, Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new Fischerscope X-ray XDAL 237 energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) system.

The Fischerscope EDXRF measuring instrument has a silicon drift detector, allowing a higher resolution for light elements; Aluminum Al (13) to Uranium U (92). Not only can this system non-destructively measure various plating thicknesses on printed circuit boards and/or components, it also can measure and analyze very thin coatings (< 1µm), complex compositions or small concentrations.

The measurements of the plating thickness include but are not limited to the following plating stack-up combinations:

• Electroless Nickel / Immersion Gold (ENIG)
• Gold / Palladium / Nickel / Copper
• Immersion Tin / Copper
• Immersion Silver / Copper
• Tin-Lead / Copper

Mark McMeen, Vice President of Engineering Services, remarks: “This additional capability to perform non-destructive determination of the weight percentage of Pb (lead) and Sn (tin) in the plating accommodates the growing need for this type of testing. With both the SEM/EDS and the new EDXRF, STI’s Analytical Services department can now better provide for customer demands.”

STI announces Michelle Morring’s 10-year anniversary. Morring’s anniversary was celebrated with a cake shared with all of her colleagues at STI.  David Raby, President/CEO, presented her with a certificate in appreciation of his 10 years of dedicated service.

With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and training and accreditation by IPC as a Master Instructor for IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-7711/7721, Morring is well suited for her position as a Master Instructor.  Morring’s responsibilities include delivering training services at STI’s headquarters facility or at customer facilities across the globe.  Along with classroom training, Morring also performs new hire skill evaluations, curriculum development, and classroom maintenance.

“Michelle’s extensive knowledge and experience makes her an integral part of STI’s Training Services Department” said Pat Scott, Director of Training Services. “Many students request her by name when enrolling in STI’s training classes.”

STI announces Roger Hammonds’ 10-year anniversary. Hammonds’ anniversary was celebrated with a cake shared with all of his colleagues at STI.  David Raby, President/CEO, presented him with a certificate in appreciation of his 10 years of dedicated service.

In his position as Warehouse Manager, Hammonds is responsible for all shipping and receiving operations for STI’s Training Materials department and Contract Manufacturing services.  He also maintains inventory in the warehouse and assists with order fulfillment in the Training Materials department.  Hammonds has also recently assumed the responsibilities of Facility Security Officer (FSO) ensuring that STI remains in compliance with ITAR regulations.

“Roger’s continued focus on materials received and shipped by STI directly impacts the impression customers have from our goods and services,” said Diana Bradford, VP of Operations. “All this, and assuming the role of FSO is just further evidence of his dedication to the company and his co-workers.”