Karl Mentzel possesses an extensive manufacturing background in some of todays most highly recognized and respected global companies serving the government, consumer, semiconductor...view moreKarl Mentzel possesses an extensive manufacturing background in some of todays most highly recognized and respected global companies serving the government, consumer, semiconductor, and transportation electronics industries. His professional career has spanned over 30 years with most recent responsibilities as Vice President of Operations for multiple manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Mexico. Mr. Mentzels broad experience has included new plant and operations start-ups, lean sigma plant integration, and organization re-designs. In 2004, he accepted on behalf of the Mexicali, Mexico plant, the prestigious National Export Award from Mexico President, Vicente Fox. In the same year, he was also named Distinguished Executive of the Year for the City of Mexicali, Mexico. He graduated with high honors with a bachelors degree in production/industrial operations from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texasview less