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Mission

Our Mission is to invest in the people, processes and equipment necessary to meet and exceed our customer’s quality expectations

Debbie Nelson – CEO/Majority Owner

dnelson@sturgeselectronics.com

Debbie’s primary responsibilities at Sturges Electronics are to provide financing as well as the review and approval of major strategic initiatives and capital investments.

Gary Nelson – COO/Owner

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Gary brings over 40 years of domestic and international experience running large and small companies. Gary’s background includes accounting, production and inventory management, global sales and overall company leadership. Gary plans to invest and grow Sturges Electronics, LLC by developing new customers in new markets utilizing cutting-edge technology.

Marc Vellake – President

mvellake@sturgeselectronics.com

Marc has brought his experience of the past 15 years in sales and management to Sturges Electronics LLC in 2021 as Sales Manager. Since then, he was promoted to Business Development Manager and President. He seeks to build solid relationships with Sturges’ partners and oversee the growth of the company as Sturges proves out its motto, “Excellence in Manufacturing.”

Christina Carpenter – Lead Quality Inspector

ccarpenter@sturgeselectronics.com

Christina comes to us with 12 years of production experience, including 10 years as a team lead responsible for production, safety, and quality. She is certified as an IPC/WHMA-A-620 Specialist and an ISO 9001:2015 internal auditor. She brings expertise as well as a genuine concern for the diverse needs of our Sturges’ customers and ensuring those needs are met in a timely manner.

Mark Howser – Production Manager

mhowser@sturgeselectronics.com

Mark brings over 25 years of R&D experience in an academic setting and automated machine building as a journeyman toolmaker. Mark has many years of manufacturing experience in the electronics and automotive industry that provides Sturges with a level of creativity and expertise on the floor.
Mark’s ideas and skillset gives Sturges and edge in providing more efficient processes and better results for its customers

TEAM STURGES

Our production team includes a diversity of experience and skills including veterans with decades of cable experience, specialists in complex military assemblies, and experts in high volume industrial cables.

We employ experienced First Article Technicians, high voltage testers/troubleshooters, and ICP Certified Inspectors.

“Sturges is family oriented and treats us fairly and with respect.”
Josh

“This job has a diversity of challenges we love to face them head on.”
Donna