DAVID A. MERSEREAU 6 Karen Lane / Salem, NH 03079 603.893.7981 / dm122d07c@westpost.

net VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING Technology Advancement Leadership throughout Multi-Plant Operations Executive Summary * Senior Executive with proven abilities in impacting corporate profitability in manufacturing of electronics, materials, complex heavy equipment and commercial molded products. * Expertise in managing domestic/foreign commercial customers in manufacturing r eviews, technical presentations, and customized manufacturing/shipment, concentr ating on client communications and quality assurance. * Executed business operations and mission-critical functions for manufacturing, design engineering, purchasing, and material engineering; developed industry st andards for new technology. * Sets technology/product direction, develops short/long term strategic plan to achieve goals. Core Skills Include: Pilot Operations Product Development Improving Cash Flow & ROI DEP, OSHA, & DOT Compliance Technology Advancement Engineering-Product Design Prototype to Production Process Electronic Technology in Materials & Processes Select Achievements: * Developed world-class manufacturing and managerial "Tiger Team" that grew comp any from $20MM to $250MM in sales. Directed 3 plant expansions and numerous new technology advances, becoming one of most successful and profitable technology c ompanies in country. * Headed beta site for new technology that became technology leader in industry; chaired plant technology council and member of IPC technology council. * Reduced costs in materials and labor 40% during past 3 years resulting in 10-1 5% increase in margins despite pricing decreases of 20-30%, through material pri cing, vendor selection, improved labor efficiency, improved quality and inventor y control. * Increased manufacturing capacity 60% from $15M in sales to $25M in 2 years; im proved labor efficiency 60%, and more than doubled output of final product. Career Progression & Key Accomplishments VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Altron Inc. / Wilmington, MA / Prior to merger with Sanmina progressively advanc ed in corporation * Hired out of college as Chemical Engineer into Supervisor Training Program. Pr ogressively advanced into executive position directing 30 department managers wi th 800 employees and full P&L accountability. * Corporate representative to industry technology consortia, responsible for eve rything from plant layout to product lines and new product development. * Extensive travels to customer base throughout US, Canada, Europe, Israel, Puer to Rico. * Customer and sales support, and technical design advisor; negotiated customer purchasing and consignment agreements.

Key Accomplishments: * Developed world-class manufacturing and managerial team that grew company from $20MM to $250MM in sales. Directed 3 plant expansions and numerous new technolo gy advances. Set technology and product direction for division, laid out short/l ong term strategic plan to achieve goals. * Developed supplier agreements e.g. in-house consignment, in process/usage cons ignment, pricing based on sq. ft. processed, and in-house supplier engineering s upport. Model later used by sister plants after merger. * Beta site for materials from suppliers; chaired plant technology council and m ember of IPC technology council, developing industry standards for new technolog y. Became technology leader in industry achieving quicker time to market and com petitive edge. David A. Mersereau Resume, Page 2 VICE PRESIDENT - NEW ENGLAND REGION VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER - WILMINGTON PCB FACILITY (Merged with Altron, Inc.) Sanmina Corporation / Wilmington MA High-technology, high-volume specialty electronics manufacturer-$250M division s ales- and $5B corporate sales * Stayed with division during merger of Altron with Sanmina; promoted to regiona l VP. * Oversaw all operations across 5 plants and 3000 employees, with sales reaching $500M within region. * Directed daily business functions and ensured efficient workflows at 1 high-vo lume plant, 2 quick turnaround and prototype plants, 1 mass lamination facility, and 1 back plane and technology center for military, telecommunications, and sp ecialty projects. * Set goals and milestones for production, prototype delivery and technological and product decisions, i.e. order placement between plants based on volume and t echnical capability. * As regional VP, closed plants as required by corporate move to China. Key Accomplishments: * Coordinated 5 plants to each specialize in specific areas (quick turn, prototy pe, product and technology lines) to improve efficiency, achieve more economical tooling schemes and optimize efficiency with capabilities. * Increased profit margins from 10-15% to near 30% for region, streamlining tool ing/material flow to optimize plant volume in QTA, prototype, small lot specialt y, large format and high technology products. * Centralized purchasing group; negotiated pricing and guaranteed volume contrac ts with major suppliers, to reduce inventory and drive better volume pricing. * Renegotiated agreements with suppliers/consignors to cut in-house inventory fr om $250M to <$100M in raw materials; eliminated inventory with consignors and su pported QTA requirements, established processes to allow 24-hour access to mater ials, and implemented throughput cost models to drive yields. * Developed best practices through cross-functional and interplant engineering g roups to compare/share tooling and process methods and achieve best of each plan t in specific applications and processes. * Facilitated development of "Tiger Team" to review designs and assist customers to achieve manufacturability and technology implementation; developed custom de sign programs to improve manufacturability and * Shrunk cycle time in conversion to volume production, reduced revision levels, decreased overall costs to customer, and cut costs to manufacturing process; ut ilized "Tiger Team" as marketing tool to secure new business by advertising expe dited design phases. * Led teams of professionals to grow Wilmington PBC manufacturing facility to be come $250M specialty technology center encompassing Bellcore, military and naval

weapons specifications and ISO certifications. * Produced high-end backplanes to 50 layers for Fortune 500 original equipment m anufacturers (OEMs); championed proprietary processes to manufacture different m aterial types on large format applications. * Transferred capabilities to manufacturing facilities such as product life cycl e improvements; communicated with qualified customers, including Cisco Systems, EMC, Hewlett Packard, and IBM. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS North American Industries / Woburn, MA Steel manufacturer of heavy cranes and components (gantry, bridge, and jib crane s) with $25M in yearly revenue * Executed business operations and mission-critical functions for manufacturing, design engineering, purchasing, and material engineering divisions; directed sh ipping and receiving, installations, and part supply center. * Directed 80 employees (union welders/machinists, engineers, electricians), and steered Human Resources services for all personnel; coordinated with Union repr esentative to hire new employees, negotiate annual contracts, and discuss person nel relations. * Managed domestic and foreign commercial customers in installations; communicat ed with clients and oversaw quality assurance to maximize accuracy and ensure sa tisfaction. * Oversaw continuous improvement efforts to discover areas for improvements and implemented innovative solutions that decreased errors, increased regulatory com pliance, and cut costs. Key Accomplishments: * Increased manufacturing capacity 60% from $15M in sales to $25M in 2 years; im proved labor efficiency 60%, and more than doubled output of final product from 5-6 cranes per week to 10-12 cranes per week. * Boosted profit margin from 10% loss to 25% profit with improved throughput, qu ality, design review processes, and employee relations; harmonized rapport with union and allowed for purchased of new equipment that manufacture products with increased accuracy and speed. David A. Mersereau Resume, Page 3 North American Industries Key Accomplishments Continued: * Reduced assembly/test time from 1 week to 1 day per crane; set up cell manufac turing system to manufacture major components prior to final assembly, improving efficiency and minimizing floor utilization and increasing overall manufacturin g capacity. * Worked with Purchasing to deliver steel requirements daily from single supplie r (straight to manufacturing floor) to eliminate in-house inventory levels, wast eful move time, and increase available floor space. * Initiated sole source steel supply to allow high enough purchasing level to dr ive volume discounts. * Removed install and product quality issues within 6 months to reach 100% custo mer acceptance for 2 years. Developed design-review process and final inspection program eliminating chronic product quality issues, i.e. 40% rate of defective product, eliminated design variance and improved product quality/consistency. * Cut Union employee grievances from 5-6/month to 0 over 2 years; implemented we ekly reviews with union representatives. VICE PRESIDENT MANUFACTURING George R. Roberts Company / Alfred, ME Manufacturer of pre-cast concrete products within New England with annual revenu

es of up to $18M * Direct pilot operations in manufacturing, engineering, product design review, installations, shipping/logistics, and material purchasing divisions. * Oversee P&L performance in production, inventory, material and operations cost s; develop strategies to increase revenue; responsible for capital budget, inven tory management, supplier selection and price negotiations. * Design custom molds for specialty products; devise continuous improvements for all policies and procedures to maximize effective business functions. * Ensure all shop functions meet DEP, OSHA, and DOT compliance and safety within facility and shipping, including fleet of boom trucks used for transportation a nd installation. Key Accomplishments: * Reduced inventory to $200K improving cash flow and freeing up space to allow f or building/equipment investment and better space utilization. Developed histori c demand system to predict annual spikes for products/manufacturing strategy to plan capacity and determined min/max inventory levels. * Increased employee efficiency from $40 to $100+ per direct labor hour reducing head count and maintaining production levels including specialty products never before considered in manufacturing. Turned products quicker satisfying customer demand and allowed competitive pricing. * Set up formal schedule of inspections and safety controls to eliminate fines a nd improve work environment for employees within OSHA, DEP, and DOT compliance. * Improved manufacturability for custom projects. Designed/implemented adjustabl e molds to reduce 1-time use material costs, allowing flexibility with standard processes to produce wider variety of specialty products. * Increased deliveries 30% while reducing driver and truck fleet from 9 to 7 tru cks, reducing fuel, maintenance and labor costs. Professional Development & Affiliations Masters of Business Administration / University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Science - Biology-Chemistry / Lowell University Certifications- Professional Training: Certified Concrete Test/Inspection ISO 9000-Manufacturing / ISO 9000-Environmental Associations: IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries * IPC-October project: manufacturing and development support TMRC - Technology Market Research Council (electronics) 1980-2005 * Representative for the Electronic Manufacturing Business NEPA - New England Precast Association