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Inovar, Inc. Strengthens Quality Assurance with New Hire
September 1, 2020 | Inovar, Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute

Inovar, Inc., a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, announces that Kent Johnson has joined the team as its Senior Director of Quality Assurance, effective immediately.
In his role, Kent will be responsible for overseeing Inovar’s Product Quality Assurance, Quality Management System and Continuous Improvement Program for aerospace systems, medical devices, and commercial products. Additionally, he will lead Compliance, Security, and Document Control along with standardizing and streamlining Inovar’s KPI’s throughout the organization.
“We are pleased to have Kent join our team,” said Craig Rupp, CEO. “With his industry experience and expertise, he will be an asset to Inovar and our customers.”
“I am excited to join the Inovar team,” Kent said. “The company is known for its excellent teamwork and has a reputation for exceptional results in quality and reliability.”
Kent brings significant experience in defense, medical, aerospace, and nuclear power to Inovar, having served a range of industries during his career. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University and a Technical MBA from the University of Utah.
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