Personnel

Tom Felts, President

University of Rhode Island

BSME

Tom is President and C.E.O. of TechRep. Before founding TCI, Tom accumulated his knowledge of design and motion control systems at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Western Gear and Howard Industries.

Tom’s special skill has been to hire experienced and dedicated people to support the partnership between our principals and customers while maximizing sales. His vision for TechRep is implemented in continuous effective communication in partnership with our principals and customers.
 

Hank Devine, Inside Sales Manager

University of California at Los Angeles

BS 

You can be assured of a quick, knowledgeable response to both factory and customer needs. His primary goal is to assist the efforts of our field sales engineers and coordinate information between factory, engineer and customer. Hank joined the TCI family after selling experience in electro-mechanical components from companies such as U.S. Electrical Motors, General Time, Panduit Corporation and Reuland Electric.

Steve Dougan, Area Sales Manager

Saddleback College
BS
An enthusiastic, natural people-person, Steve has worked as a Manufacturer's Representative in San Diego and Orange Counties for over 15 years and is heavily experienced in selling electro-mechanical components and motion control products. Steve has gained expertise in market development and sales management from positions with EME Fan & Motor and Electric Motor Engineering, Inc.

Ed O'Brien, Area Sales Manager

Cabrillo College

BA

Ed is a native of the San Jose area and his technical background evolved from R&D in Microwave and Laser electronics in the Silicon Valley . He has served in various positions in Industry Sales in No. CA,  for over 20 years.  Ed has earned several national top Sales awards and Customer Relations awards throughout his career.

Duane Loranger, Area Sales Manager

Univ. of Hard Knocks

Duane has over twenty five years experience in engineering sales and marketing of components and test equipment, both OEM and distribution. He has served the Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Nevada territory for the past eight years. His business experiences include management at national and regional levels, complementing years of direct sales in multiple markets.

Phoenix, AZ  85022