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If you were to look at the leaders that have inspired you over the course of your career, I would argue that you will find it difficult to name a single one that did not have a great supporting cast. I believe that nobody does anything great alone; great leaders surround themselves with great people. This truth was on display in the Sonny Barger chapter of my last book Notorious (in a shameless plug, it’s available on Amazon). Read the entire article here http://iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1411055-pcb007-sep2021/81?

My expertise lies in accelerating the leadership skills of new organizational leaders and creating a high-performing, results oriented leadership team as a John Maxwell certified independent Leadership Coach, Speaker and Trainer.

Contact me right away to get started!

920-841-3478

Steve@tracQMS.com

Register here https://auroracircuits.com/high-heat-pedestal-webinar/ to learn about High Heat thermal solutions like Pedestal technology from the Aurora Circuits’ experts and industry expert guest panelists. See the details below:

When

Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 at 12pm CT

What you will learn

  • How to control PCB thermal dissipation and and runaway effectively
  • Showcasing the unique work Aurora Circuits is doing with copper pedestal technology
  • Guest panel discussing current trends and strategies to deal with high heat applications

Aurora Experts

  • Dr. Chris Kalmus, President, Aurora Circuits
  • Brian Zirlin, Director of Sales and Marketing, Aurora Circuits
  • Thad Bartosz, Director of Business Development, Aurora Circuits
  • John Holmquest, Director of Engineering, Aurora Circuits

Guest Panelists

  • Jeff Brandman, President North America, Aismalibar
  • Steve Williams, President, The Right Approach Consulting
  • Daniel Sarkinen, Electrical Engineer, Entrust

This webinar is in high demand so register early

Steve Williams

Steve@tracQMS.com

920-841-3478

I am proud to announce that client Ventec has received AS9100 certification at the Fullerton facility. This is right on the heels of their ISO 9001:2015 certification a year ago and follows Chicago’s ISO certification. The entire staff was intimately engaged in the project and worked extremely hard to achieve this QMS upgrade. A special shout-out to Jacob Mestas, the Quality Rep for Fullerton, for his  hard work and dedication.

About Ventec

Press Release:

FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 25, 2022

Ventec International is pleased to announce that its US facility in Fullerton (CA), is now certified to AS9100 Revision D. The success of the audit by certifying body Intertek, attests to the high standards consistent throughout the Ventec organization. The Group’s locations in Asia, the United Kingdom and Germany are all certified to AS9100-D, giving OEMs and PCB fabricators access to a highly accredited global supply chain for high-reliability laminates and prepregs.

Jack Pattie, General Manager of Ventec’s wholly owned subsidiary Ventec USA LLC, commented, “I would like to thank the entire Ventec team in both the USA and around the world, who work relentlessly to consistently ensure that our operations and systems fulfill the strict requirements of AS9100-D. I would also like to thank Steve Williams, President of TRAC, for helping us achieve this important milestone. We are proud to provide the highest assurance of consistently exceptional service for our customers in aviation, space and defense industries. The certification of our USA facility further strengthens our global network and boosts our value proposition for customers in all sectors.”

Mark Goodwin. COO EMEA & America added, “AS9100-D certification positions us with a strong competitive advantage in the USA and allows us to further expand our business development activities in the mil/aero sectors in the region. The certification of our US-facility complements the accreditations at the company’s sites in Asia and Europe and closes the loop to now offer a fully accredited AS9100 manufacturing and distribution/supply chain capability into all regions around the world. Leading OEMs and PCB manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industries can confidently partner with Ventec with full trust in the company’s ability to meet and exceed the increasingly stringent industry requirements for aerospace, defense and military applications globally.”

Ventec International is a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs and specialist provider of thermal management and IMS solutions. Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com and/or by downloading the Ventec APP.

 

Contact me to begin AS9100 certification for your facility!

920-841-3478

Steve@tracQMS.com

The Aerospace parts market has a $900 Billion TAM (total available market) and access to this business largely depends on being AS9100 certified. In my class I leverage my 4 decades of experience to cut through the verbiage, help you understand what is actually required… (& what is NOT) AND offer best practices that will add VALUE to your organization. Watch my Promo Video here and join me in San Diego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heX6Rn_PsgI&t=5s

Contact me to get AS9100 certified, on time and under budget. Guaranteed!

Steve@tracQMS.com

920-841-3478

PRESS RELEASE

The Right Approach Consulting

January 6, 2022

Aurora, IL

I am proud to announce that client Aurora Circuits has upgraded their QMS from ISO 9001: 2015 and received certification to AS9100D: 2016 from certifying body SGS. Dr. Kalmus and his management team were highly engaged with the goal of driving organizational improvement during this transition. A special shout-out to Brian Zirlin, Alex Scott and Mike Szydlowski for their hard work and dedication throughout this project.

President & Founder Dr. Chris Kalmus stated:

“I am so proud of our Aurora Circuits team. This accomplishment is a true testament to all the hard work everybody has done in the past year. We had several options of which certification to pursue and decided on AS9100, as it is a true process control certification, providing us with a great operations system to guide the company towards continued success and excellence. Earning our AS9100 certification is a great way to end 2021 and, better yet, kick off 2022.”

Click here to watch Dr. Kalmus’ AS9100 video https://auroracircuits.com

About Aurora Circuits

We’ve been making outstanding printed circuit boards in the USA for more than 80 years, so we know a thing or two about making great products. We are problem solvers, creative partners, cost reducers and quality mongers who love nothing more than bringing a new circuit board story to life. Aurora is the world’s leading producer of Ultra Heavy copper boards providing PCBs with over 20 Once copper thicknesses.

For more information go to: www.auroracircuits.com

 

Contact me to start your AS9100 journey.

920-841-3478

Steve@tracQMS.com

The Aerospace parts market has a $900 Billion TAM (total available market) and access to this business largely depends on being AS9100 certified. In my class I leverage my 4 decades of experience to cut through the verbiage, help you understand what is actually required… (& what is NOT) AND offer best practices that will add VALUE to your organization. Watch my Promo Video here and join me in San Diego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heX6Rn_PsgI&t=5s

Contact me to get AS9100 certified, on time and under budget. Guaranteed!

Steve@tracQMS.com

920-841-3478

Anyone within a couple of decades of my age remember this tagline from the ubiquitous commercials of the 70s & 80s for the E.F. Hutton stock brokerage. 50 years later it still sticks with me, and John Maxwell has leveraged it into one of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Read the entire article here http://iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1401769-pcb007-aug2021/37?

Many people, when first put in a management role, think that now that they have some power and a title that respect also comes with the deal. “I’m the boss so my people must respect me… right?” These same people very quickly discover just how wrong they are! Read the entire article here at http://iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1392944-pcb007-july2021/83?

Contact me to begin your Leadership transformation:

Steve@tracQMS.com

920-841-3478

 

What does navigation have to do with leadership? As it turns out, a lot! Leadership is not about blindly following the leader as much as it is about the leader charting the proper course for his or her followers… Read the entire article here: http://iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1383248-pcb007-june2021/67?

 

Contact me to discuss Leadership Development at your company…

920-841-3478

Steve@tracQMS.com

Any purchase of my latest book Notorious for Kindle between June 30 – July 10th will receive a free, autographed paperback copy!

The Amazon link is: https://www.amazon.com/Notorious-Business-Lessons-Historys-Ruthless-ebook/dp/B093HMQ63C/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=notorious+business+lessons&qid=1619754965&sr=8-2

To receive your free signed paperback copy, please email the following to Steve@tracQMS.com no later than end of business July 10th:

  • Subject Line: Notorious July 4th Promo
  • Proof of purchase (email, screenshot, etc.)
  • Your mailing address
  • Name to address the autograph to

God bless our veterans and soldiers, Happy 4th!

 

Steve Williams

920-841-3478

Steve@tracQMS.com