Stephenson will be responsible for sales and customer support for LCR's products including backplanes, integrated chassis and EMI filters. Primary responsibilities will include building and growing LCR's sales organization to accelerate revenue growth. Stephenson will be based in Alabama and service 12 states in the southeastern area, an area where LCR has been experiencing significant customer growth.
With over 20 years experience in the embedded systems industry, Stephenson has held some key management positions that most recently include serving as the southeast regional manager for SIE Computing Solutions (formerly Carlo Gavazzi, Inc) headquartered in Brockton, Mass.
"Amid these times of economic uncertainty, LCR continues to see significant growth in its military and aerospace business. Hiring Jim, with his level of expertise, will enable LCR to continue this growth and better serve our customers. His reputation within the industry is parallel to that of our company: providing innovative custom products with excellent service through customer-focused people," says Ron Minicucci, vice president sales and marketing for LCR.
Stephenson attended Calhoun College, has completed various management and sales courses, is lean manufacturing certified and is a Vietnam veteran.
LCR Electronics is a leading supplier of backplanes, integrated chassis and systems and EMI filters for the military market and for numerous applications throughout the consumer, medical, commercial, telecommunications and defense industries.