The True Power of Leadership is to Inspire and Empower
Our Management Team Leads Groups of Competent Professionals All Focused on Customer Satisfaction
DATRON managers inspire their team members to take charge and be the face of our organization… they empower each of them to make a difference and to have a direct impact on customer satisfaction. Collectively, everyone rallies around this Vision:
“To lead our industry by providing unrivaled manufacturing solutions and world-class support with honesty and integrity.”
Bill King
President
Bill has nearly four decades of experience in the manufacturing industry. He started his career in product design and was part of the first company in North America to purchase a DATRON machine.
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“My inspiration comes from working closely with my spirited team and our friends in Germany. An enthusiastic ambition that feeds all the way through the entire DATRON family.”
When the DATRON hat comes off, Bill enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, curling or just kicking back and watching a Pat’s game.
Bob Murphy
VP, Business Development
Bob brings 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry solving tough business challenges and has been with DATRON for 18 years. Bob uses a consultative approach to fully understand the needs of our customers and over deliver on the results.
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“I enjoy driving business forward, solving tough manufacturing challenges & building strong relationships. I love helping American Manufacturing Companies improve efficiency and expand their capabilities. Our customers create, build and deliver amazing products. It’s exciting for me to be a part of that here at DATRON.”
Outside the office, Bob enjoys reading, skiing, golf, vacationing with family & helping local charities centered around children and families in need.
Chris Hopkins
Division Manager, California Location
Chris started at DATRON back in 2005 and worked in service until his natural ability with programming was noticed and he merged into applications doing benchmark samples for prospective customers.
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Chris started at DATRON back in 2005 and worked in service until his natural ability with programming was noticed and he merged into applications doing benchmark samples for prospective customers. His warm, consultative approach has made him a go-to contact for customers who know that he eagerly provides honest, direct answers to their questions. In 2013, Chris moved to California with his wife Sara, and son, Max. Chris opened the DATRON West Division office, which he has grown and managed from its start. Chris has family outside of Frankfurt and speaks fluent German.
Stacey Desrosiers
Customer Care Manager
Stacey joined the DATRON family six years ago, bringing 15 years of senior-level management experience in Marketing and Customer Service.
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Stacey joined the DATRON family six years ago, bringing 15 years of senior-level management experience in Marketing and Customer Service. She has a thorough understanding of how a successful organization runs and leads her team to achieve high-quality results. Stacey is passionate about the needs and goals of customers and specializes in listening to what their “pains” are and works tirelessly with her team to exceed customer expectations.
“I am motivated by happy customers and employees. I love seeing an employee grow, meet their goals and overcome their challenges. I have the same satisfaction in having happy customers, and I know this is a result of the employees we have hired and developed.”
In Stacey’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has three children; a daughter in college studying education, a daughter in HS interested in dermatology and her son is in 8th grade and aspires to be a scientist! She also enjoys taking fitness classes, volunteer work, eating out, and vacationing to warm destinations.
Chris Gordon
Service Manager
Chris brings 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry and has been with the DATRON family for 9 years.
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Chris brings 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry and has been with the DATRON family for 9 years. Chris is a solid energetic leader who manages a team of experts deeply committed to the success of our customers.
Chris sets very high standards in providing world-class technical service and support, which is an integral part of DATRON’s culture and philosophy. Chris and his team work closely with our customers to ensure successful outcomes and maximum uptime.
“Trust is earned or lost with every interaction. I enjoy working with customers to deliver solutions they can rely on. Their business is our business, we win or lose together.”
Outside the office, Chris enjoys motorcycling, vacationing with his family, renovating, woodworking and working with charities involved with expanding mental healthcare services for those in need.
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