Management Team
Andrew D.R. Nichols • Chief Executive Officer
Andy joined Elmet Technologies in August 2013. Prior to joining Elmet, Andy spent 26 years with Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Waste Management Incorporated in Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and General Management roles covering domestic and international operations. Andy holds a B.S. degree in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.B.A. degree from the Atkinson program at Willamette University, and completed studies in international economics at New College, Oxford University.
Marc P. Lamare • Vice President, Sales, and Marketing
Marc joined Elmet Technologies in 1983 and has held a range of positions in engineering, project management, plant manager, sales, marketing, and business development. Marc’s responsibilities include global sales and marketing, customer service, and production planning. Marc holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine and an MBA from Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX.
Njall Stefansson, PhD • Director of Metals Technology
Dr. Stefansson joined Elmet as Director of Metals Technology in September 2020. Prior to joining Elmet, Dr. Stefansson held Director of Technology, Quality, and Business Development roles for Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI), where lead development and technology efforts in several markets including defense, aerospace, energy markets. Prior to joining ATI in 2008, Dr. Stefansson worked in technology roles in Northrup Grumman Corporation, Precision Cast Parts Corporation, and the United States Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Stefansson holds Bachelor and Master of Science and Engineering Degrees from Wright State University and a PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Dayton.
Derek Fox • Chief Financial Officer
Dan Drinan • Director of Quality and Continous Improvement
Ron Bakos • VP Manufacturing
Bethany Turon • Director of Human Resources
Brandon Burgess • Director of Capital and Special Projects