MILFORD, N.H., United States, September 2024 — Cirtronics, a premier contract manufacturing firm, has officially announced the appointment of Patrick Moody as the new President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Board of Directors member. Gerardine Ferlins, the founder and previous CEO, will continue her involvement with Cirtronics by remaining on the Board of Directors.
Patrick brings over three decades of leadership and hands-on technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and strategic business development. A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Patrick served as an aviation officer and maintenance test pilot in the U.S. Army. Before his role at Cirtronics, he was the President of KLINGER IGI, where he led significant advancements in factory automation, supply chain enhancements, and sales processes, achieving AS9100 quality system certification. His leadership was also pivotal at LUMI Technologies Ltd. as the Chief Operating Officer and at Fleetwood Group, Inc., where he held several Vice President and Director positions. Patrick has extensive experience with ESOP structures, having served on the Board of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO).
“Patrick is exceptionally well-suited to lead Cirtronics,” said Gerardine Ferlins. “His deep alignment with our company’s collaborative culture, coupled with his proven track record, makes him the ideal leader to nurture our future growth. Cirtronics is poised for continued excellence, building on its foundation of innovation, quality, and service.”
Patrick expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “Cirtronics is an amazing group of people led by one of the most dynamic business leaders I’ve ever met. Gerardine leaves a tremendous legacy and a strong foundation for growth. I’m honored to have been chosen as her successor in service to our customers, suppliers, employee-owners, and community. Many exciting and transformational projects are already underway that will expand the capabilities of our systems, create operational efficiencies, and elevate what are already high customer collaboration levels. In short, it’s a great time in the company’s history to join and lead this extraordinary team.”
Founded in 1979 in Milford, New Hampshire, Cirtronics is a contract manufacturer dedicated to fostering strategic, collaborative, and mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered, underscoring its commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement.
Cirtronics’ mission is driven by the DUO (Do Unto Others) philosophy, which influences every interaction across its six key stakeholders: Customers, Employees, Suppliers, the Corporation, the Environment, and the Community. This ethos of respect and mutual benefit is integral to all aspects of Cirtronics’ operations.
Since 2002, Cirtronics has operated as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, with a culture of ownership that permeates all facets of the organization, from supplier partnerships to product delivery.
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