Ken Josey
Zurvahn

Ken Josey has 24 years in the electronics industry at both the OEM and EMS levels. Ken's manufacturing experience includes printed circuit assemblies, box (final) assembly, system integration, depot repair, process engineering, manufacturing management, and sales. Ken started the Zurvahn branch in Atlanta where his emphasis is on sales. Ken's experiences have come from Zurvahn LLC of Suwanee, Spectral Response of Duluth, Memorex Telex of Raleigh, and IBM of RTP in North Carolina.

Ken Josey holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Certified ISO Internal Auditor.

Othmar Furer
Trox

Othmar has extensive international experience within the manufacturing industry including a stint as Manufacturing Manager at a plant in Singapore. He is highly adept at creating team oriented, profitable and flexible customer-focused manufacturing environments. His professional background included total responsibility for Engineering, Tool & Die and Maintenance components at two plants. He led a conversion in a low volume, high variety environment, from batch to LEAN manufacturing. He was also instrumental in turning a traditional functional plant into a world-class facility. At this time Othmar is tasked to start up a new manufacturing facility for Trox USA in Cumming, GA.

Christopher Keller
Webdezyners, Inc.

Christopher designed one of the world's first e-commerce solutions in the mid 1990s in Buffalo, New York. In 2003 he moved his Web design and development business to Atlanta, GA where he now serves clients from all over the country.

Specializing in manufacturing and industrial Web sites, Christopher's engineering, design, programming, and marketing background serve to make him uniquely positioned to become an expert in his clients' businesses and guide and develop their Web presence. As the president and project manager, Chris has a set of contractors in the North Georgia area who work under his direction.

Dave Knooihuizen
Physical Assets Consulting

David A. Knooihuizen currently operates Physical Assetts Consulting and has held this position since he began the company in 2007. His drive to enable companies to improve their performance through sound business practices, operational efficiencies and inventory management resulting in achieving desired cost reductions and increased company value were the founding principles of Physical Assetts Consulting.

Prior to P.A.C., David has served in numerous management positions including Operations Manager, Technical Services Manager and Vice President of Manufacturing for both domestic and international corporations. During this time David amassed more than 24 years of broad-based background directing all aspects of facility management, production, purchasing, engineering, research and development, inventory control, quality assurance, customer service, warranty and distribution

Tony Erwin
Skyrocket Financial Solutions, LLC

Tony is the owner and President of Skyrocket Financial Solutions LLC. providing knowledgeable business finance consulting to customers to Skyrocket their business through access to capital, cash flow solutions and equipment leasing. He works heavily with manufacturers and technology companies, as well as many other types of businesses in various stages of growth, to help them navigate the financial
marketplace and find the best solution for their business. www.skyrocketfinancial.com