Nolan’s Notes: Finding Your Sweet Spot
Standard of Excellence: Delivering Excellence—A Daily Goal
Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Tin Whisker Mitigation in Aerospace Applications, Part 3
Ventec Expands U.S. Team with New Director OEM Sales & Business Development
October 10, 2022 | VentecEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Chad Wood has joined the company’s U.S. team. As Director OEM Sales & Business Development, Chad will drive business development, sales & support services for OEM customers predominantly in the Western region of the USA. His focus will be on Ventec’s core automotive, mil/aero, medical, lighting and network technology market segments, which typically require reliable thermal management materials (such as Ventec’s tec-thermal range) as well as high-speed and high-frequency material solutions (tec-speed).
Chad joins Ventec as an experienced technical sales leader who has worked in the electronics and semiconductor industries for more than 28 years. Since 2009, Chad has been involved in developing industry-leading thermal solutions for the most demanding applications that require sustainable and reliable materials that optimize product performance for tier-1 OEMs in the automotive, lighting, power and industrial, and telecom/datacom markets. From his home base in southern California, Chad will focus on bringing design wins and qualifications for all Ventec products from customers in the western region of the USA. He will also be responsible for Ventec's manufacturer rep sales teams on the west coast.
Chris Hanson, Global Head IMS Technology at Ventec comments: "Chad brings with him strong relationships with decision makers at the OEM and fabricator level. To support our continued growth, driven by a significant rise in demand for our solutions in the USA and beyond, our expanding team ensures that we continue to provide industry-leading technical support services. We are delighted to welcome Chad to Ventec as our latest member of the OEM sales team."
Additional content from Ventec International Group:
- The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… Thermal Management with Insulated Metal Substrates by Didier Mauve and Ian Mayoh
- The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to... Thermal Management with Insulated Metal Substrates, Volume 2, by Didier Mauve and Robert Art
- The Solutions Guide to... Thermal Management
- Roundtable Discussion: Use of IMS Thermal Materials in Multilayer Stackups for Power Applications, with Chris Hanson and Denis McCarthy of Ventec, Rax Ribadia of Excello Circuits, and Pete Starkey, I-Connect007 technical editor
- You can also view other titles in our full I-007eBooks library.
Share on:
Suggested Items
SIA Applauds Passage of Strengthened Semiconductor Investment Credit
07/04/2025 | SIAThe Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer following passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
Horizon Sales Celebrates 10 Years of Exceptional Service by Sales Leader David Smith
07/02/2025 | Horizon SalesHorizon Sales, a premier manufacturers’ representative and distributor for the electronics assembly industry, is proud to announce that David Smith is celebrating 10 years with the company this month.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
06/27/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007While news outside our industry keeps our attention occupied, the big news inside the industry is the rechristening of IPC as the Global Electronics Association. My must-reads begins with Marcy LaRont’s exclusive and informative interview with Dr. John Mitchell, president and CEO of the Global Electronics Association. For designers, have we finally reached the point in time where autorouters will fulfill their potential?
Reflections and Priorities: An Update to I-Connect007 Readers
06/24/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007The electronics and manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly—with new technologies, deeper global connections, and a growing drive toward sustainability. To reflect these changes and our place in this dynamic space, we’re refreshing our brand.
The Knowledge Base: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow With EMAC
06/24/2025 | Mike Konrad -- Column: The Knowledge BaseAs the electronics manufacturing industry races to meet rising global demand and technological complexity, the need for a highly skilled, future-ready workforce has never been greater. At the forefront of addressing this challenge is The Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Collaborative (EMAC)—a national initiative dedicated to strengthening the talent pipeline through strategic collaboration with SMTA, education, and government stakeholders.