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Zentech Appoints Charles Freeman as Zentech Dallas GM
December 19, 2023 | Zentech Manufacturing, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Zentech Dallas’ VP/General Manager. Mr. Freeman will be responsible for leading the Dallas team in a collaborative environment to continuously improve site performance in predictability, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. He will also serve as a key business partner to the Zentech Senior Leadership Team.
Charles brings 30 years of experience in the electronics industry and has served in a variety of roles during his career (electronics technician, production, manufacturing, process and test engineering, and site leadership). Most recently, Charles was the Director of Engineering and General Manager at Creation Technologies. Mr. Freeman has also held leadership positions at Plexus Corp and Manufacturers’ Service Limited.
Charles is a U.S. Navy Veteran and earned a BA in Business Administration from North Park University and is about to complete his MBA from University of IL.
Zentech COO Tim Facklam said, “We are very excited to have Charles join Zentech Manufacturing to lead our Dallas operations. Charles started his career in the US Navy and gained deep expertise with RF testing and related technologies. His subsequent 30 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and engineering includes defense and medical product experience and he has crossed paths with the Zentech leadership team over his career. Our
Dallas site is experiencing significant growth and we are fortunate to have Charles lead our Dallas operations as we provide Misson Critical Manufacturing for our customers.”
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