Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our colleagues who joined the GracoRoberts family in June.
We’re delighted to have you with us and are excited about the skills, perspectives, and enthusiasm you bring to the team.
We wish you every success as you settle in and begin your journey with us—welcome aboard!
Robert Hart Welcomes Khristi Ford, Account Specialist, Arlington, TX
I am very excited to introduce Khristi Ford to our GracoRoberts team! Khristi brings many years of valuable customer service experience, and she is looking forward to helping our GracoRoberts team continue to meet our goals, while ensuring our customers receive great customer service. She recently became a grandmother as her family just welcomed their first grandchild into their family. Her hobbies include driving fast cars, telling silly jokes, and pretending to be a millionaire in public. Please help me welcome Khristi to the GracoRoberts team!!!
Steve Acosta Welcomes Nanci Portillo, RF Quality Assurance Technician, Carson, CA
Please welcome Nanci Portillo to the team! Nanci comes to us with a deep skillset in aerospace quality and brings a fantastic attitude to the team culture. HEr impact has already been felt, helping us align orders and catching issues before they hold up the process. We are incredibly lucky to have her keen eye contributing to our continuous improvement.
Welcome, Nanci!
David Ash-Gilbert Welcomes Steve Acosta, RF Manufacturing Manager, Carson, CA
Please join me welcoming Steve Acosta to the GracoRoberts family as the new Manufacturing Manager for Resin Formulators. We are very fortunate to have Steve joining the RF team, who comes to us with decades of experience managing production environments for many aerospace OEMs, including many of our direct customers such as Safran, UTC, GKN, Esterline, Northrop Grumman, Rockwell Collins, and Boeing. Focus points for Steve will be continuing efficiency alignment of our production team, directing process engineering, planning, and manufacturing teams for improved on-time delivery and customer quality acceptance ratings. With his experience and various certifications, I am certain Steve will quickly begin imprinting our business with notable improvements. Welcome to the team, Steve!
Julieta Zataray Welcomes Jorge Fernandez, RF Mechanical Testing Lab Technician, Carson, CA
We are pleased to welcome Jorge Fernandez to our team as a Mechanical Testing Lab Technician! Jorge is a highly motivated and detail-oriented Chemist with hands on experience in composite materials, research, analytical testing, and method development. His background demonstrates strong support for R&D initiatives and advanced material characterization, as well as high standards in laboratory operations and quality compliance. Beyond his technical experience, Jorge also possesses calligraphy skills, reflecting patience, precision, and attention to detail. Jorge's knowledge and skill set will strengthen our already dynamic team as we continue to take on exciting projects and advance developments withing the lab.
Chris Smith Welcomes Mario Velazco, Repacking/Mixing Clerk, Arlington, TX
I am very excited to announce one of our new members of our Repack Team here at GracoRoberts, Arlington, Mario Velazco! Mario hails from Monterey Mexico and has called Texas home for the past 19 years. He brings a diverse range of skills to repack including mechanical aptitude. He enjoys working on his truck and spending quality time with his 9-year-old daughter. Congratulations Mario, from all of us here at GracoRoberts!
Mike Asoian Welcomes Casey Socha, Warehouse Operations Clerk/Driver, Wichita, KS
Please join me in welcoming Casey Socha to GracoRoberts! Casey is joining us as our new Warehouse Operations Clerk for SkyGeek in Wichita. Casey brings many years of experience in aerospace shipping and warehousing. Casey will play an important role in our shipping and warehouse operation as we continue to grow the SkyGeek presence in Wichita. We're excited to have him on board. Please give him a warm welcome!
Chris Smith Welcomes Sakeenah Woods, Warehouse Operations Clerk/Driver, Arlington, TX
Let's give Sakeenah Woods a warm welcome into the GracoRoberts Family! Sakeenah, also known as Keenah, is one of our recent additions to our Arlington warehouse facility. She has a strong background in shipping and receiving along with great customer service experience. Keenah enjoys spending time with her six children and four grandchildren. Cooking is also a favorite pastime of hers. Congratulations and welcome to the team, Keenah!
Jeff Cross Welcomes Joseph Zippilli, Operations Manager, LaGrangeville, NY at SkyGeek
We are excited to welcome Joe Zippilli to the SkyGeek family as our new Operations Manager! Joe brings an impressive 20 years of experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain, and customer service, with leadership experience spanning the food, mechanical device, medical supply, and pharmaceutical industries. Outside of work, Joe is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Raquel, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of three wonderful daughters: Stella, Cecilia, and Ilaria. When he is not managing operations or spending time with his family, you can find him cheering on the New York Giants and hoping for another win! Joe has already shared how much he appreciates the warm welcome from everyone at SkyGeek, and we are thrilled to have him on board! Please join us in welcoming Joe to the team! We're excited for the journey ahead and can't wait to see the impact he'll make. Welcome aboard, Joe!
Kelly Sirrell da la bienvenida a Hollie Dowling, Gerente de Cuentas, Coleshill, Reino Unido en Silmid
¡Por favor, únanse a mí para dar la bienvenida a Hollie Dowling a Silmid! Hollie se une a nosotros como nuestra nueva Gerente de Cuentas y aporta varios años de experiencia en servicio al cliente, liderazgo de equipos y administración. En su puesto anterior, lideró un equipo de administradores de atención al cliente dentro de una organización afiliada al NHS, donde desarrolló sólidas habilidades en gestión de relaciones con clientes, resolución de problemas y comunicación. Tiene una gran pasión por ofrecer un excelente servicio al cliente y apoyar tanto a los clientes como a los colegas para lograr los mejores resultados. Estamos encantados de que Hollie se una al equipo y esperamos con interés la contribución que hará a medida que continuamos creciendo. ¡Por favor, bríndenle una cálida bienvenida!
Kelly Sirrell Welcomes Mia Davis, Account Manager, Coleshill, UK at Silmid
I am also delighted to welcome Mia Davis to Silmid! Mia has changed the team as an Account Manager and brings a strong background in customer service. Most recently working as a Brand Lead at Birmingham Airport, Mia has experience developing analysing business metrics, managing stock and inventory processes, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced environment. We're delighted to have Mia on board and look forward to seeing her develop in her new role. Welcome to the team, Mia!
Dean Askey Welcomes Joe Showering, Warehouse Operative, Coleshill, UK at Silmid
I am delighted to welcome Joe Showering to Silmid! Joe joins us as our new Warehouse Operative and brings with him valuable experience across a range of warehouse and logistics environments. Having worked in distribution and cold-storage facilities, Joe has developed strong skills in picking, packing, stock management, goods handling, and warehouse operations. Joe will play an important role in supporting our warehouse operations as we continue to grow, and we're delighted to have him join the team. Welcome, Joe!
Robert Pearson Welcomes Megan Martin, Warehouse Operative, Coleshill, UK at Silmid
Please join me in welcoming Megan Martin to Silmid! Megan joins us as a Warehouse Operative and brings with her experience in manufacturing and production. Megan will be a valuable addition to our Warehouse team, supporting our operations. We’re delighted to welcome another new employee to our team and look forward to seeing her thrive in her new role. Welcome to the team, Megan!
Michelle Cummings Welcomes Liam Tuft, Commercial Operations Specialist, Coleshill, UK at Silmid
I am delighted to welcome back Liam Tuft to the Silmid team! Liam is returning to the business as a Commercial Operations Specialist, where he will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of our Sales and Service functions. As part of this role, Liam will work closely with teams across the business to improve processes, enhance the customer experience, and help ensure our commercial operations are scalable, efficient, and aligned to our long-term growth strategy. We're excited to have Liam back on board and look forward to the impact he will make in this role. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome back!
Ciara Jones Welcomes George Washbourne, Purchasing Manager, Coleshill, UK at Silmid
We are delighted to welcome George Washbourne back to Silmid as our Purchasing Manager!
After leaving Silmid to further develop his career with Aston Martin, George has gained valuable experience and broadened his expertise in purchasing and supply chain management. We are thrilled that he has chosen to return and bring that knowledge back to the business.
In his new role, George will lead our Purchasing team, driving procurement excellence and supporting our continued growth. He will report directly to Ciara Jones and play a key role in shaping the future of our purchasing function.
Please join us in giving George a very warm welcome back to the Silmid team. We’re excited to have him back on board and look forward to the experience, leadership, and fresh perspective he will bring to the role.
Welcome back, George!