Volts & Jolts VOLUME 68 | ISSUE 3
QUALITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO
INTEGRATING QUALITY INTO EVERY STEP We’re enhancing operations by embedding quality into everything we do — from start to finish. See page 4 .
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE S&C earns ISO 27001 certification for proactive security. Rory O’Hern receives the first CMTS Honors Award. See page 32 .
ADVANCING A TRUE QUALITY CULTURE Putting quality in action drives sustainable business results. See page 8 .
CONTENTS
03 A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO Quality is everyone’s responsibility as we focus on continuous improvement. 04 INTEGRATING QUALITY INTO EVERY STEP Discover how embedding quality is building long- term success and delivering value to our customers. 08 ADVANCING A TRUE QUALITY CULTURE Four examples of DPU improvements that are tied to sustainable quality improvements. 12 QUARTER CENTURY CLUB Team members celebrate 25 years at S&C.
16 PICTURE THIS U.S. QCC dinner photos. Team member- submitted photos. 20 AROUND S&C News and events from around the company. 23 SHORTS & CIRCUITS Retirements, On the Move, Seniority, and In Memoriam. 32 CREDIT WHEN DUE S&C Earns ISO 27001 Certification. Rory O’Hern Receives First CMTS Honors Award for Welding Leadership.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Greetings team, At S&C, we take pride in delivering some of the most innovative and reliable products in our industry. But innovation alone isn’t enough — quality is what ensures our solutions perform consistently and effectively for our customers. That’s why this quarter’s Volts & Jolts is dedicated to a theme that reaches every part of our organization: advancing a true quality culture. Just like safety, quality is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re manufacturing products on the shop floor, supporting our operations, or working directly with customers, each of us plays a role in driving excellence. It’s about expecting more from ourselves, supporting those around us, and building habits that drive continuous improvement across all areas of the organization. This edition highlights how we’re embedding quality into our daily work — from integrating quality and manufacturing engineers into our value streams, to improving our Engineering Change Order process, to launching Six Sigma training that strengthens our problem- solving capabilities. As the journey continues, these efforts are showing promising results in reducing defects, improving cycle times, and helping us deliver better products, faster.
You’ll also read powerful examples of how teams across S&C are solving real challenges — from reducing paint damage on Pad-Mounted Switchgear to improving tester accuracy for EdgeRestore® Underground Distribution Restoration System and VacuFuse® II Self- Resetting Interrupter. These stories demonstrate how quality is a mindset. It’s about listening to those closest to the process, collaborating across teams, and taking ownership of the outcomes we deliver to our customers. As you read through this issue, I encourage you to ask yourself, as I do every day: “How do I contribute to S&C’s success and what can I do to improve?” That’s the heart of a true quality culture! Thank you for your continued commitment to S&C and for living the values that have been the cornerstone of our success for over a century. Together, we’re building a stronger, smarter, and more resilient S&C today — and for generations to come. n Warm regards,
Anders Sjoelin President & CEO
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LEAD ARTICLE
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INTEGRATING QUALITY INTO EVERY STEP A Strategic Priority for Long-Term Success
Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Testing
O ur customers depend on us to help deliver safe, reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, like hospitals and emergency services. They count on our products to perform at the highest levels, which means the quality we deliver isn’t just important — it’s essential. Every detail, every decision, and every improvement we make directly supports the people who rely on us. That’s why we’re strengthening our operations by embedding quality into every step, improving how we manage engineering changes, and investing in problem-solving. These efforts are more than process improvements. They’re how we exceed expectations, earn trust, and fuel S&C’s long-term growth. When we deliver with excellence, we empower our customers — and each other — to succeed. These efforts are taking shape across the organization, starting with how we embed quality into our daily work. QUALITY WHERE IT MATTERS MOST One of the most impactful changes at S&C has been integrating quality and manufacturing engineers directly into each value stream. “Every product line now has dedicated experts focused solely on quality and efficiency from
the inside out,” said Keith Richards, senior vice president of global quality. “Their goal is to make sure every team member knows what good quality looks like — and how to achieve and sustain it.” This structure is already driving results: improved reliability, fewer defects, and better on-time delivery. For example, it has enhanced performance in our EdgeRestore® Underground Distribution Restoration System and VacuFuse® II Self-Resetting Interrupter while reducing rework in Vista® Underground Distribution Switchgear products. That focus on quality is evident in the work of engineers like Ellen Go, quality engineer for lateral automation. “In our EdgeRestore system and VacuFuse II interrupter product lines, we wanted to ensure the data tests we perform are accurate,” said Ellen. Ellen implemented Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) testing to evaluate the reliability of measurement systems. “Using Gage R&R, we learned which testing instruments needed to be changed and which ones were accurate,” she said. “As a result, our operators have confidence in the results of the tests they perform to assess product reliability.”
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Vista Operations Cleanliness Program Team
Embedded quality teams are also leading initiatives like the Vista Cleanliness Program, which improves delivery. “We used rework and inspection data to find contamination sources,” said Shaikha Saeed, quality engineer, Vista Operations. “By optimizing cleanliness at each stage, we’ve reduced downtime, improved first-pass yield, and enhanced reliability.” Another key area of improvement is how we manage product and process changes. “The collaboration between quality and manufacturing engineers and operations team members has been incredible,” Ellen added. “Operators understand what good quality looks like, feel empowered to speak up, and take ownership. Quality is a shared responsibility.” ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDER IMPLEMENTATION PILOT: MANAGING RISK, ENHANCING READINESS Product and process changes are inevitable in manufacturing, but that should not disrupt production. That’s why we’re improving our engineering change order (ECO) process to better manage risk and ensure readiness. “ECOs are how we implement product changes across all value streams. In late 2024, we launched a pilot project to make this process smoother and safer. The goal is simple: Eliminate production interruptions caused by change,” says Keith. Led by a cross-functional team, the pilot introduced a standardized process with a detailed checklist of up to 106 potential actions. “Our goal is to ensure every change is ready to launch without causing
OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE EVERY CHANGE IS READY TO LAUNCH WITHOUT CAUSING INTERRUPTIONS.” — GUS GAGGIOLI, SENIOR MANAGER – CUSTOMER QUALITY
Vista Cleanliness Program standards ensure workspaces are kept organized and clean.
interruptions,” said Gus Gaggioli, senior manager of customer quality, who helped lead the pilot. The pilot on the TripSaver® II Cutout-Mounted Recloser and IntelliRupter® PulseCloser® Fault Interrupter lines is already showing success. “It has delivered greater clarity, accountability, and confidence across teams. Also, our team members know exactly what’s expected and when,” said Gus. The updated ECO process is expected to be implemented by year-end, with a formal go-live for Feeder and Lateral Automation in October. The new process ensures a cross-functional review — including quality, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and
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planning — before any changes are activated. That means better factory readiness and fewer surprises.
LEAN HELPS US MOVE FASTER, AND SIX SIGMA HELPS US MOVE SMARTER,” SAID KEITH. “TOGETHER, THEY GIVE US THE TOOLS TO SOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS AND PREVENT THEM FROM RECURRING.” — KEITH RICHARDS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – GLOBAL QUALITY Green Belt or Black Belt certifications. The goal is to empower our teams to solve problems faster, reduce waste, and improve quality. LOOKING AHEAD “We’re already seeing the benefits of what we have implemented so far. Problems that used to take months to solve are now being addressed in weeks,” said Keith. “Teams are working together more effectively.”
LEAN + SIX SIGMA: A POWERFUL COMBINATION S&C has long embraced a strong Lean program, focused on improving material flow and reducing waste. Now we are advancing Six Sigma — a proven methodology focused on prevention and root cause problem-solving. “Lean helps us move faster, and Six Sigma helps us move smarter,” said Keith. “Together, they give us the tools to solve complex problems and prevent them from recurring.” This year, we’re launching a Six Sigma certification program to train team members in advanced problem-solving. The program includes hands- on training, knowledge assessments, and real- world projects. When team members complete their projects and validate savings, they’ll earn
Every team member plays a role. With the right support and training, we’re building long-term success for S&C — and delivering sustained value to our customers. n
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FEATURE ARTICLE
ADVANCING A TRUE QUALITY CULTURE Quality Matters: Building a Foundation for Sustainable Quality
A t S&C, quality is more than a metric — it’s a reflection of our commitment to our customers, ensuring reliability, safety, and satisfaction across every product we deliver. To support long-term quality improvements, we introduced a value stream structure across our operations: Lateral Automation, Switchgear, Fuse Products, Transmission Switches, Feeder Automation, and Canada. Each value stream integrates critical functions — manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, materials management, and more — under a single leader. This alignment accelerates decision-making, improves transparency, and strengthens collaboration. Driving a true quality culture is a concerted effort, and the results are showing.
QUALITY IN ACTION METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR (MES): REDUCING ASSEMBLY DEFECTS MES is critical for safely distributing electrical power. Any defect can compromise performance and reliability. Within our MES product line, assembly defects lead to a high defects per unit (DPU) — specifically, a DPU of 3.332 in 2024 — as well as the associated cost of poor quality (COPQ). “To address this, the team implemented weekly monitoring of defect types, conducted deep root- cause analyses, and introduced in-process inspections to catch issues earlier in the build,” said Aaditya Janakiram, senior director, quality. “It was truly a cross-functional and highly collaborative effort.” Together, the team’s efforts led to improved work instructions, targeted training, enhanced tooling and visual management systems like Andon boards. The result: a 32% year-over-year improvement in DPU and a significant reduction in COPQ — clear evidence of sustainable quality gains.
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VACUFUSE® II SELF-RESETTING INTERRUPTER AND EDGERESTORE® UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION RESTORATION SYSTEM: IMPROVED TEST PROCESSES VacuFuse II interrupter and the EdgeRestore system represent some of the most advanced electrical technologies in the industry, requiring equally sophisticated manufacturing and testing to ensure safety and performance. Precision testing equipment plays a vital role in verifying key product characteristics. These testers measure factors like leak integrity and capacitance — critical indicators of long-term reliability. To ensure measurement accuracy and consistency, we conducted a Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) study across 19 testers. The study helped pinpoint testing process areas that could be more consistent and reliable, reinforcing trust in the results and supporting ongoing improvements. The team refurbished leak-prone chambers, redesigned endplates to eliminate bulging seals, optimized test methods to reduce reading noise, improved tester design to reduce mechanical noise, and implemented continuous vision learning. “These changes not only improved tester reliability but also deepened engineering teams’ understanding of the equipment — laying the groundwork for more accurate and efficient testing moving forward,” said Stephanie Hibicke, senior manager, quality assurance, lateral automation production.
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Custom-fit foam protects pad-mounted gear
PAD-MOUNTED GEAR (PMG): ROOF AND DOOR PARTS
PMG units are installed outdoors and must withstand harsh environments, making surface paint integrity — especially on roofs and doors — critical. In 2024, paint chips and scratches during handling and transport became a major issue, contributing to an overall DPU of 0.14. This resulted in significant rework and increased scrap costs. “The cross-functional team first implemented interim foam and tape protection as a short-term containment action, then developed custom-fit foam and edge protectors for long-term use and as a permanent corrective action,” said Venkitesh Krishnamoorthy, manager, quality assurance, PMG production. “These solutions were the result of great teamwork and close collaboration between manufacturing engineering, lean performance systems, PMG quality assurance, PMG production, and paint teams across all shifts.” The outcome was a 57% reduction in DPU and cost savings in COPQ, demonstrating how simple, physical protections can yield major quality improvements and help improve customer satisfaction.
Pad-mounted gear in Arizona is engineered to endure the state’s harsh environmental conditions.
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S&C Mexicana Fuse Products Team
FUSE PRODUCTS: TACKLING ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND PAINT DEFECTS In our Fuse Products in Mexico, two persistent issues were driving up DPU: high electrical resistance in SMU-20 fuses and frequent paint defects on fiberglass tubes. SMU-20 fuses are designed to interrupt high fault currents, and resistance issues can compromise performance. “The team conducted Gage R&R analyses and implemented 100% resistance checks at key assembly stages, along with operator certification for soldering,” said Oscar Navar, manager, quality assurance. “For the painting defects — mostly caused by poor adhesion and equipment issues — the team standardized painting methods, switched solvents, improved cleaning procedures, and certified operators across shifts.” These efforts led to a more than 80% reduction in resistance-related defects and a 90% drop in the top painting issues, with DPU improving from .065 to .022 in just a few months.
Fuse Products Mexico Team Impact on Quality
Reduction in resistance- related defects
80% 90%
Drop in top painting issues
DPU improved from 0.065 to 0.022 in a few months
CREATING A TRUE QUALITY CULTURE DPU is more than a number — it’s a reflection of our values, our teamwork, and our commitment to doing things right. By embedding quality into our daily work, listening to those closest to the process, and fostering collaboration across teams, we’re building a sustainable foundation for excellence. The product improvements highlighted here represent some of the great results we’re seeing across S&C. More importantly, they represent how team members are truly embracing and owning quality while taking pride in their work.
Quality is not just a goal. It’s part of who we are, shaping a culture of excellence that shows up in everything we do. n
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QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT S&C
and mill parts to build our products. Beyond the job, S&C has been good for me. The environment is friendly, respectful, and supportive.” Aslam credits his former supervisor, Ian Munro, manufacturing systems analyst, for creating this experience. “He was easy to talk to and always helpful.” Outside of work, Aslam enjoys staying active through walking,
“I had the skills the job ad was asking for, so I took my resume and a load of confidence to S&C’s building. That’s when I received an interview on the spot. The hiring manager also told me I would be the first to get a call when they were ready to bring people on,” says Aslam. A few days later, Aslam received that call to begin his journey as a shear operator in fabrication. His first day was June 26, 2000. In 2017, he transitioned to metal turning (finishing), and today he works as a machine operator in metal cutting. “I’ve enjoyed becoming an expert on all the machines in my department. Today, I’m working on the Mazak machine, where I can turn, drill, it was time to start her career, Val looked for a place where she could roll up her sleeves, keep learning, and make a real impact. When a friend named Lark — now retired — told her about S&C, Val listened. She applied and joined on June 12, 2000, as an assembler E in Building 12. S&C is the only company she’s worked for in her adult life. Val quickly proved her talents by building Omni-Rupter® Switches and Mini-Rupter® Switches and learning about operations in other departments. Her dedication and initiative led to a promotion to team leader (direct) in 2008.
Aslam Qadri Machine Operator (Machine Shop) Metal Cutting Twenty-five years ago, Aslam Qadri saw an opening for a fabrication job at S&C Canada in the newspaper. The opportunity immediately stood out to him because he worked as an assembler for another company and went to college part-time for computer numerical control (CNC).
hiking, and exploring new places. He’s traveled across Canada and loves reading and watching movies. n
“I take pride in my work, and I am always willing to learn. I’m grateful Tim Purdy [retired] saw my potential and encouraged me to lead. Now I help others set their career paths like my leaders did for me,” Val said. Today, she’s manager-assembly in Vista Operations, overseeing production of switching products that support S&C’s reliability goals. She mentors her team by encouraging questions, learning from mistakes, and staying curious. Outside work, Val enjoys riding her motorcycle, fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with her family. n
Val Rodriguez Manager – Assembly Vista Operations
From a young age, Val Rodriguez learned the value of hard work by helping her grandfather build feed mills. That hands-on experience taught her practical skills and a deep sense of responsibility. So when
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Global Production Planning, Inside Sales, and U.S. Fabrication. “Working in different roles and departments taught me a lot about our products, operations, and customers. I am so happy I stayed with S&C beyond my first day.” Today, Jackie is a production planning assistant in lateral automation production, reporting to Christina Ochoa, manager of production planning. She supports operations by managing outsourcing logistics and ensuring the timely delivery of production materials, which contributes to S&C’s leadership in lateral automation. Outside work, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with her grandson. n explore other engineering paths, including product engineering – Underground Power Hardware. One of Scott’s proudest contributions was working on the EdgeRestore® Underground Distribution Restoration System. “It’s exciting to apply my utility experience to real-world customer challenges. When I’m working with a customer, I can visualize their distribution system in my head. I understand their challenges and what they’re trying to achieve. That perspective helps me bridge the gap between their needs and the solutions we offer.” Today, Scott is a staff engineer in product engineering – underground, reporting to Travis Mitchell, manager – product engineering. n
Jackie started on July 2, 2000, as a part-time dishwasher in food service. It wasn’t glamorous, and she didn’t expect to stay, but she saw that S&C offered opportunity and support. “I was promoted to the register because of my retail and customer service experience,” said Jackie. “That’s where I met many of our team members, learned what they did, and built connections.” One of those connections led her to the Tool Crib in 2006. For eight years, Jackie managed production materials and inventory. She didn’t stop there. She took classes in blueprint reading, basic math, and metrology, building skills that created new career opportunities for her at S&C. Jackie’s next chapters led to clerical roles in However, Scott wanted more than internal-facing work; he wanted to connect with customers. “My early career rarely involved the customer. I wanted to solve problems in the field and see the impact firsthand,” said Scott. This desire led to a pivotal moment. During a family visit, Scott’s father- in-law shared his resume with Joe Moninski, a retired S&C engineer. Soon after, Scott joined S&C as a project engineer in engineering services on July 31, 2000. The role delivered exactly what he’d hoped for: customer-facing work, field troubleshooting, and the ability to see how S&C’s products transform the grid. His utility background gave him a strong foundation and opened doors to
Scott Reed Staff Engineer Product Engineering – Underground
Scott Reed has always been drawn to the practical side of engineering. Growing up in Ohio, he and his brother spent weekends in the garage rebuilding anything they could get their hands on. That hands-on spirit carried into his career, beginning in distribution planning at Pacific Gas & Electric in California.
Jackie Sergis Production Planning Assistant Lateral Automation Production Jackie Sergis still remembers her first day at S&C. It was hot, fast- paced, and unfamiliar. She went home exhausted and unsure if she’d return, but she did. Twenty-five years later, she’s still here, having built a career defined by adaptability and growth.
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He also trains others in product inspection and champions the importance of doing things right the first time. “Quality isn’t just part of the job. It’s a mindset. That’s what I share with my team. It’s how we earn our customers’ trust, and it’s our responsibility to uphold it every day. I’ve stayed in quality assurance and with S&C Canada for 25 years because I believe in what we do and how we do it.” Looking back, Ike is glad he listened to his uncle’s advice. “I know I’ll be retiring from a great place. S&C Canada allowed me to grow, and I’ve never looked back.” n Encouraged by that support, Sanel began laying the foundation for his leadership journey. He started by training and sharing his product knowledge with team members. By 2011, he was promoted to line leader (LG6), supporting production of SMD® Power Fuses, and in 2014, he became a team leader (direct). During this time, he helped build a second shift team to support the TripSaver® II Cutout- Mounted Recloser production. Today, he serves as a team leader (Assembly Chicago) in Vista & Vista SD, reporting to Roberto Navarro, supervisor – assembly. n
that Ike’s technical training would be an asset to S&C Canada and encouraged him to apply. “He worked in quality assurance for years,” said Ike. “I always shared what I was learning in school, and he assured me this was a place where I could build a meaningful career, develop skills, and retire.” That referral sparked Ike’s S&C journey. On July 17, 2000, he began working as a quality technician for the quality assurance team, spending his early years learning the ins and outs of product inspection. Today, he serves as a lead quality technologist, primarily inspecting Metal-Enclosed Switchgear. On August 7, 2000, Sanel joined the company as an assembler E in cutouts & loadbuster disconnects. “It was a big change from working in hotels,” said Sanel. “But I liked the challenge and was proud to contribute to something bigger.” That sense of purpose motivated him to grow his skills and earn the trust of his supervisors. So, when his department moved operations to China in 2008, Sanel wasn’t left behind. His dedication and potential were recognized, and he was offered a new role. “I’ll never forget the care I felt from the company. I knew I had more to learn and was working toward a future in leadership.”
Ike Merchan Team Leader (Assembly Chicago) Vista & Vista SD Assembly Fresh out of DeVry Institute with a diploma in electronic technology, Ike Merchan was eager to put his skills to work where they’d make a real impact. His uncle, Johnny Suratos, Quarter Century Club member and retiree, recognized
Sanel Gutosic Team Leader (Assembly Chicago) Vista & Vista SD Assembly Sanel Gutosic came to the U.S. from Yugoslavia with his wife, Mirsada, in search of a better life. He initially worked in the hotel industry, but as their family grew, he wanted a stable job that allowed him to be present for his children. His search led him to S&C.
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he takes on project management responsibilities, coordinating the design process that moves ideas from concept to execution. He also helped launch S&C’s Toastmasters, an affinity group focused on public speaking and professional development — an experience that brought his journey full circle. “I met Tom in a speech class, and years later, I helped start a group at S&C that gives others the same chance to grow and connect. Between the work I’ve done and the friendships I’ve built, these 25 years have truly been rewarding.” Outside of S&C, Richard is an artist, painter, car enthusiast, and published cookbook author. n
“Tom’s timing couldn’t have been better because my role at Midway Games was ending,” said Richard. “I already knew people at S&C through Tom, so applying felt like an opportunity to join a familiar place.” On August 28, 2000, Richard joined S&C as a mechanical designer in product engineering – distribution switches. From day one, he remembered S&C as more than just a job. It was a community. “During orientation, people were waving at me. It made the transition easy and welcoming.” Throughout his career, Richard remained a designer with experience in lateral automation, fuses, and undergrounding. Today,
Richard Kroon Senior Product Designer Product Engineering – Underground Sometimes the most meaningful career journeys begin with a simple conversation between friends. For Richard Kroon, that moment came when Tom Harman (retired) — whom he met in a speech class at Oakton Community College — called to say S&C was hiring.
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Additional Team Members Who Joined the QCC
Sazid Joly Material Handler
Joined S&C as a Handler B – Material on June 26, 2000. Alf Nguyen Supervisor – Tooling Services Joined S&C as a CNC Programmer on June 12, 2000. Alejandro Vasquez Material Handler Joined S&C as an Assembler E on July 24, 2000.
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CELEBRATING MOMENTS THAT MATTER We’re celebrating the amazing moments shared by our team members.
Proud dad moment: Mumtaj Mumtajuddin, supervisor – assembly, celebrated his daughter Zoya’s achievement as she received the Franklin Business Park Consortium’s 4th Annual Scholarship Award, presented with VP of U.S. production operations David Myers in attendance.
Cheryl Kennedy, product manager and one of our Vista® Underground Distribution Switchgear, proudly serving ComEd and the community.
Amato De Luca, supervisor – assembly, served as match assessor during the Canada vs. Ukraine soccer game at Toronto’s BMO Field. Cheering from the stands were Iryna Hladii, inside sales representative, Adamo Ciavoliello, assembler (Metal-Enclosed Switchgear), and Pasquale De Luca, document control specialist, bringing S&C’s spirit to the game.
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From engineering excellence to wedding plans: Sandra Allen, industrial design engineer, is preparing to tie the knot with her fiancé, Tyler Walker, in October 2025.
Jeff Raszka, manager of safety and environmental, spotted the PMH‑9 Pad‑Mounted Gear, which was beautifully painted in Juneau, Alaska.
Team members in the TripSaver® II Cutout-Mounted Recloser West Palm Beach department rocked their red, white, and blue for Spirit Day on July 4 — stars, stripes, and S&C pride on full display.
We love celebrating professional and personal achievements and seeing where you spot our products wherever you go! Email your photo and caption to voltsandjolts@sandc.com .
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AROUND S&C
PRIDE WALK To celebrate Pride Month, team members across S&C participated in our fifth annual Pride Walk, organized by the Spectrum affinity group. The event was a joyful expression of inclusion, visibility, and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Through this walk, team members showed their commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered to be themselves.
CELEBRATING QCCERS IN CHINA China celebrates new QCC members reaching 25 years at S&C! Pictured are Bo Chen, general manager – China; Xuefeng Tian, supervisor – assembly; Qin Li, assistant manager – sales support; Hong Gao, accountant; Chunhua Zhang, LPS facilitator; Lixin Yin, territory manager; Min Lu, assistant manager – product engineering; and Xiaoyan Lu, assistant manager – general accounting.
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING MONTH
Over 700 team members across Chicago, Palatine, and Franklin recycled their unwanted electronics, resulting in a grand total of 40,145 pounds of electronics recycling! Pictured here: Dana Green and Jared Policicchio, deputy commissioner and deputy chief sustainability officer for the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. I.D.E.A. CAR SHOW Congratulations to our Palatine Car Show winners (left to right): Thanaboon Chaisri (4th place), Khen Sok (5th place), Tom Smith (tie for 3rd place), Dan Dusek (1st place), Eskander Eskander (2nd place), and Raul Flores (tie for 3rd place). I.D.E.A. hosted its Car Show in Palatine for the first time, bringing team members together to show off their coolest rides and connect over shared passions. ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN Giving back never tasted so sweet! Team members and CEO Anders Sjoelin enjoyed ice cream in celebration of donations supporting local communities. Pictured left to right: Karmen Merza, manufacturing engineer; Edwin Osorio, mechanical engineer; Massara Haseeb, manufacturing engineer; Ana Marcon, manager – value stream engineering; Anders Sjolin, president and CEO; and Helen Pantazi, manager – value stream engineering. SUSTAINABILITY WEEK Sustainability Week: S&C celebrated Sustainability Week with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet!” More than 500 team members across Chicago, Franklin, and Palatine participated in activities to learn environmental and social sustainability skills, and 275 native plants found new homes.
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AROUND S&C
BEACH CLEAN UP Team members from our Chicago and Franklin facilities teamed up for a beach cleanup at Montrose Beach, collecting over 50 pounds of trash to help protect our local ecosystem. Together, they filled more than 15 bags. Pictured left to right: Maggie Gora, Omar Barron‑Zgonc, Jason Madeja, Dana Greene, Sam Saragusa, Alec Bolas, and Alec’s daughter. SAFE AND SOUND WEEK One Safe Team extends beyond the workplace. It includes family, too. Natalia Santacruz, lead accountant, her husband, Marte, and daughters, Luna and Lua, participated in Safe and Sound Week at S&C Mexicana, a series of safety- focused events that promote health, security, and well-being at work and at home. JUNETEENTH Team members gathered to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and honors Black history and culture. This event reflects our Values & Guiding Principles through shared learning and music.
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH Pam Johnson, senior occupational health nurse, and the health services team shared resources to support S&Cers’ mental well-being. The “Stop the Stigma” campaign encourages conversations to reduce the stigma regarding mental health.
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SHORTS & C I RCU I TS
RETIREMENTS Jim Aguanno | 40 years Finance & Accounting – S&C Canada Stephen C. Brick | 28 years Field Services Center – North Central Region Teofilo Bruno | 45 years Global Transportation & Logistics Jeffrey C. Evans | 7 years Engineering Services
Mark W. Medenwaldt | 9 years Project Management William E. Moieirera Sosa | 8 years Vista & Vista SD Assembly Mark A. Mooney | 35 years Sales David C. O’Steen | 21 years Field Services Center – North Central Region Kelly B. Senior | 45 years U.S. Assembly Operations Shawol M. Shlimon | 27 years Fuse Products Assembly Shawny Cross to Assembler – Advanced Archris Douglas Jr. to Team Leader (Logistics) Elena Du to Supervisor – MEG Aleksandar Dukovski to Machinist – Intermediate Chris Galloway to Welder – Advanced Maximino Guillen to Supervisor – Fabrication Alonso Guzman to Mold Technician – Intermediate Luke Hemenetz to Director – Power Hardware
Mark A. Hill | 40 years Field Services Center – South East Region Antonio L. Lewis | 45 years Production & Customer Switching Solutions
JUNE Olalekan Akala to Design Engineer Prim Banjurtrungkajorn to LPS Consultant Chana Bates to Product Designer Louise Baum to Director – Business Controlling Kevin Beyer to Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Tracy Bledsoe to Regional Director – C&I Sales Juan Carlos to Production Staff AA Chong Cheong to Software Project Engineer ON THE MOVE
Aubrey Holland to Materials Project Engineer Nikhil Jagirdar to Product Manager Rahul Jain to Director – Power Hardware Reza Kalali-Amaghani to Lead Field Service Engineer Brandon Little to Project Engineer Ian Lynch to Regional Director – C&I Sales Ely Magno to Technician – Complex Adrian Manrique to Design Engineer
Lea Maurer to Business Development Director
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Khushnazar Nazari to Finisher – Intermediate Nadia Noriega to Assistant Manager – Assembly Fritz Paul-Emile Jr. to Director – Global Security Dave Powell to Senior Engineer (Advanced Manufacturing) Brian Ragan to National Director – Distributor Relations Eric Rall to Regional Director – C&I Sales Luis Rodriguez Galvan to Assembler B Cecilia Saldivar to Fabrication A Jose Salinas Urrutia to Design Engineer Anthony Sarkis to Software Engineer Parshavkumar Shah to Senior Manufacturing Technician Amarjit Singh to Manufacturing Technician Sam Siragusa to Assistant Manager – Product Engineering Alex Strapasson to Director – Production Operations Jennifer Tavarez to Assembler B Amanda Tirado to Assembler B Matt T oter to Director – Production Operations Lateral Automation Products Tim Victory to Machinist – Advanced
Josue Villarreal to Welder – Complex Brandon Warr to Mold Technician – Intermediate Amit Yadav to Test Engineer (Protection Solutions) JULY Melissa Abel to Senior Mechanical Quality Technologist
Peter Irla to Project Engineer Juan Jose Gonzalez to Product Test Technologist Daniel Kruszyna to Staff Engineer Pandeli Kuro to Senior Mechanical Quality Technologist Carol Lynn Brown to Mold Technician – Advanced Angel Martinez to Team Leader (Assembly & Test Chicago) Leonardo Mondragon to Assembler CC Peter Nguyen to Test Engineer (Protection Solutions) Scott Pfaff to Project Engineer Lisa Roberts to Design Engineer Artyom Runov to Senior Application Engineer Jimmy Shi to Software Design Engineer Jenn Sollars Barton to Vice President - Government Relations Quinn Urell to Design Engineer Tony Wachniak to Senior Facilities Architect Chris Werth to Senior Project Manager Ethan Wong to Process Engineer
David Bailey Jr. to Lead Electronic Technologist Jessica Button to Manufacturing Engineer Leopoldo Canas Coronel to Welder – Intermediate
Harvian Carrasquillo to Senior Mechanical Quality Technologist Alex Charleston to Senior Manager – Digital Experience Brianna Civella to Director – Sales & Marketing Communications Eddie Diaz to Team Leader (Weld) Remon Gorges to Assembler – Advanced Wayne Gorski Jr. to Technician – Complex Juan Hernandez to Assembler B Jordan Hesemann to Design Engineer Nathan Howell to Principal Engineer
Victor Ijeh to Technical Application Specialist
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AUGUST Erika Alferez to Fabrication B Michael Angeles Mendez to Supervisor – Assembly Brandon Bairstow to Assistant Manager – HR Projects Mike Banducci to Staff Engineer Rishi Bhingradia to Associate Cyber Security Operations Analyst Ramson Bobo to Senior Mechanical Quality Technologist Alba Cartagena Figueroa to Senior Inside Sales Representative Denis Chanath to Product Designer Sherman Cross Jr. to Machinist – Intermediate Jim Dearlove to Manager – Lean Performance System Dony Decena to Senior Product Designer Jesus Delgado to Machinist – Advanced Juan Echevarria Jr. to Team Leader (Polymer) Derek Eller to Project Engineer
Farhan Faizi to Mold Technician – Intermediate Maggie Gora to Production Planning Assistant Ayad Haile to Assistant Manager – Assembly
Brandon Moy to Project Engineer Ricardo Ortega to Fabrication CC Jon Ostroski to Senior Manager – Services Program Management Nadia Pantaleon to Human Resources Generalist Freitty Pena Sanz to Finisher – Intermediate Alan Polous to Senior Mechanical Quality Technologist Olin Postlethwait to Manager – Lean Performance System Sam Rarick to Senior Software Engineer Carlos Rivero Cordones to Manufacturing Technologist Juan Rosas to Production Staff B Bob Stoner to Director – Product Support & Technical Marketing Luis Torres to Technician – Complex Minh Trinh to Senior Mechanical Quality Technologist Salvador Valdez to Assembler AA Kyle Wilhite to Assistant Manager – Engineering Systems
Nicole Holt to Team Leader (Assembly & Test Chicago) Lourdes Huacon to Stockroom Coordinator Adam Janssen to Design Quality Engineer III Jay Karas to Manager – Financial Analysis John Kasumba to Mold Technician – Intermediate Ermias Kflay to Finisher – Advanced Mahdi Khodadadi to Mold Technician – Intermediate George Lajin to Technician – Complex Ramiro Luna Jr. to Technician – Advanced Adolfo Martinez Jr. to Finisher – Intermediate Rahmath Mirza to Project Engineer
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SENIORITY
The following team members celebrated significant anniversaries at S&C and received seniority insignias, seniority gifts, or other recognitions.
JULY
35 YEARS Michael Bauman
German Sarracino (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Natasha Simpson Mosley (Global Finance & Accounting) Ken Tan (Software Development Operations)
Jordan Ehren (Southeast Sales Region) Jason Hudson (Global Transportation & Logistics) Andrew Lieblick Jr. (U.S. Assembly Operations) Edwin Regules (Global Transportation & Logistics) Marcos Ribas da Silva (U.S. Assembly Operations) 15 YEARS David Godinez (U.S. Quality Assurance) Jason Nash (Facilities) (New Product Development) Jorge Serna (U.S. Quality Assurance) Tammi Silverstein (Product Technology & Cybersecurity) 25 YEARS Scott Reed (Product Engineering – Underground) Jackie Sergis (Global Production Planning) Alejandro Vasquez (Global Transportation & Logistics) Binh Nguyen (Electroplating) 20 YEARS Keith Benson IV
(Production & Custom Switching Solutions) Alfred Gonzalez (Facilities) 45 YEARS Teofilo Bruno (Global Transportation & Logistics) ASIA PACIFIC/CHINA 5 YEARS Julie Mara (Other Sales Division) Xunda Wu (Engineering Services)
UNITED STATES
3 YEARS Anastasios Apostolakides (IOT) Sahra Ali (Building 2A Assembly) Jayson Bozek (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Saeedahmed Gantiwala (Inspection) Jose Gonzalez (Global Transportation & Logistics) Kelly Goode (Global Finance & Accounting) Brad Kincaid (Product Management) Daniel Krause (Franklin Production Operations) Akyra Lee (Building 2A Assembly) Felix Martinez (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Rosalinda McKinley (Talent Acquisition) Izet Meskic (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Ernest Mitchell (Global Transportation & Logistics) Joann Quesada (Franklin Production Operations)
Shamina Watson (Metal Finishing) 5 YEARS
Nabeel Dankha (Vista & Vista SD Assembly) Antonio Davis (Supplier Quality Engineering) Chad Douglas (Engineering Services) Linda Gadzeh (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Devon Greene (U.S. Quality Assurance) Farnaz Harirchi (Consulting & Analytical Services) Jiahao Xie (Technology & Breakthrough Innovation) Kathryn Zawacki (Global Production Planning) 10 YEARS Shane Conger (Prototyping & Tooling) Ronald Dolatowski (Global Finance & Accounting)
15 YEARS Yaofeng Lu (Production) Qunyan Shen (Production) 25 YEARS Hong Gao (Finance)
CANADA
3 YEARS Jacqueline Cuntapay (Switches) Marcelo Ferreira (Fuses & Switches – Material Services) Ace Justice Javellana (Metal-Enclosed Gear Assembly)
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Suresh Doraiswamy (Metal-Enclosed Switchgear – IPT) Boris Guzman (Fuses & Switches – Material Services) Ralph Mirabelli (Fuses & Switches – Material Services) Sukhdarshan Singh (Metal-Enclosed Switchgear – IPT) Richard Oney (Metal-Enclosed Gear Finishing) Enrique Merchan (Quality Assurance) MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN SENIORITY
Thomas Kelley (Product Engineering – Underground) 15 YEARS John Lutz (Sales) Scott Roberts (Control Applications & Platforms) 20 YEARS Fernando Alanis (Metal Finishing) Martin Bibian (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Mirna Carreno (Global Transportation & Logistics) Amira Lazar (Vista & Vista SD Assembly) Cindy Nguyen (Building 2A Assembly) Miroslav Spasic (Building 2A Assembly) 25 YEARS Sanel Gutosic (Vista & Vista SD Assembly) Richard Kroon (Product Engineering – Underground) Nigel Wilson (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) 30 YEARS Paul Cuevas (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) 35 YEARS Abraham Dankha (U.S. Assembly Operations)
Luis Colon (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Wilgentz Compere (Polymer Products) Benjamin Cyrus (Polymer Products) Eduardo Diaz (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Jose Gonzalez Ruvalcaba Jr. (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Jackquice Harris (Franklin Production
Salvador Quesada Abad (Global Transportation & Logistics) Brian Ragan (Business Support) Jennifer Rosa (Franklin Production Operations) Elzabet Tezetaw (Building 2A Assembly) Israel Torres (Polymer Products) Reuben Underwood (Polymer Products) Claudia Valdez (Global Finance & Accounting) Marvin Vega (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Mark Wall (Information Technology) Melissa Zingle (Marketing Communications) 5 YEARS Thomas Chavez Jr. (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Michael Geocaris (Consulting & Analytical Services) Cristoferd Lopez Lopez (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Miroslaw Reczek (Prototyping & Tooling) Joshua Viquez (Facilities Maintenance) 10 YEARS Ziyad Alessaly (Product Engineering – Electronics & Controls)
Operations) Glenn Hicks (Franklin Production Operations) Daniel Hoefs (Facilities) Vilma Iglesias (ME Switchgear Assembly) Jack Isho (Global Production Planning) John Jagoda (Prototyping & Tooling) Hassen Jibril (Building 2A Assembly) Derrick Jordan (Inside Sales) Omar Moreno (Polymer Products) Siraj Patel (Buildings 12A & 17 Assembly) Sebastian Peguero (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Ekaterina Popova (Product Engineering – Overhead Lateral Automation)
3 YEARS Liliana Flores (Quality Assurance) AUGUST
UNITED STATES
3 YEARS Courtney Allensworth (Value Stream Engineering) Eric Anderson (Production & Custom Switching Solutions) Farrell Aultman (Embedded Protection) Chris Brink (Global Quality & Lean Performance Systems) Umme Bristy (U.S. Quality Assurance)
Nathaniel Bowker (Customer Support)
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ASIA PACIFIC/CHINA 3 YEARS Ying Pan (Production) 1 5 YEARS Yanlai Wang (Production) Yonghua Zhou (Engineering Services) 25 YEARS Qin Li (Sales) Min Lu (Engineering Services) Lixin Yin (Sales) CANADA 3 YEARS Eldho Abraham (Metal-Enclosed Gear Assembly) Aaron Aranjo (Metal-Enclosed Gear Assembly) Neil Guy (Facilities) Frank Lin (Manufacturing Engineering) Janagan Pushpanathan (Production Control) Chatelaine Velasco (Human Resources) Robert Watson (Metal Cutting) 5 YEARS Lamis Al Dali (Finance & Accounting) SENIORITY
SEPTEMBER
Daniel Ebere (Metal-Enclosed Switchgear – IPT) Dante Martinez (Metal-Enclosed Gear Assembly) Oscar Trujillo (Metal-Enclosed Gear Assembly) 20 YEARS Alejandro Freire (Manufacturing Engineering) Ming Guo (Metal-Enclosed Gear Fabrication) Victor Ramirez (Switch Operators) 30 YEARS
Waliullah Nikjow (Building 2A Assembly) Nadia Pantaleon (Talent Acquisition) Norberto Ruiz Marin (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Mohammad Nasir Sayed Khili (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Kevin Smith (Inside Sales) Megan Spahn (Global Production Planning) Traveon Stewart (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Mike Tibo (Facilities Maintenance) Roger Torres (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Jaime Valadez Jr. (Field Services Center – North Central Region) Accounting) 5 YEARS Douglas Bailey (Electronics Hardware) Daniel Zinkewich (Global Finance &
UNITED STATES
3 YEARS Vanessa Aaron (Franklin Production Operations) Sara Begane (Production Engineering – Overhead Lateral Automation) Jason Buckhout (Marketing Communications) Walter Bullard (Franklin Polymers) Kit Orley Calvez (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Adriana Diaz Perez (Inspection) Mariana Diaz Perez (Inspection) Jonathan Gonzalez (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Mohammad Ibrahim (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) Stefanie Klosa (Customer Support) Jade Lam (Metal Forming Ops – Bldgs. 5 & 18) Jordy Martinez Ortiz (Building 2A Assembly) Patrick Mendoza (Production & Custom Switching Solutions) Colin Michael (Field Service Center – South East Region)
William Riopka (Research and Development)
MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 3 YEARS Salvador Valdez (Loadbuster Disconnects) 5 YEARS Theresa Veneboer (Procurement) SOUTH AMERICA 5 YEARS Ademir Fachi (General)
Rebecca Bakaloff (TripSaver Florida Assembly)
John Besong Bareng (Building 2A Assembly) Jose Covarrubias (Metal Finishing) Renita Goodwin (Talent Acquisition) Andrea Hopkins (Information Technology)
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Francisco Jimenez (Franklin Polymers) Tesheme Negash (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) William Orozco (TripSaver Florida Assembly) Basrah Sadah (Information Technology) Ishaya Shamasa (Technology & Breakthrough Innovation) Christian Tena (Safety & Environmental Services) 10 YEARS John Copeland (Global Finance & Accounting) Igor Elenskiy (Product Quality & Test) Thomas Gobis (Customer Support) Brian Marrs (Global Transportation & Logistics) Nathaniel Plain (Metal Cutting & Turning Operations) SENIORITY
William Torres (Global Transportation & Logistics) Alphonso Treadwell (Pad-Mounted Gear Assembly) 15 YEARS Rahul Jain (Product Engineering) 20 YEARS Jones Amoako (Polymer Products) Reynalda Banuelos (Building 2A Assembly) Margarita Delgado (Buildings 12A & 17 Assembly) Roberto Navarro Jr. (Vista Operations) Kenneth O’Neal Jr. (Facilities) 25 YEARS Moises Vasquez (Metal Finishing) 30 YEARS James Neubauer (U.S. Quality Assurance) Steven Sebastian (Information Technology) Shlaimon Youkhana (Vista & Vista SD Assembly)
45 YEARS Kenneth Rhodes (Marketing) MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
ASIA PACIFIC/CHINA 10 YEARS Xuefang Gu (Production)
Zhen Shao (Production)
3 YEARS Nancy Andrade (Human Resources) Juan Chavez (Job Shop) Braulio Galaviz
CANADA
3 YEARS Dyanand Chintaman (Human Resources) Alexander Courteau (Information Technology) Neha Neha (Human Resources) Niravkumar Patel (Omni-Rupter) Eugene Ferrer (Switch Operators) 5 YEARS Michael Saducos (Fuses & Switches – Material Services)
(Maintenance) Joselyne Leal (Solid Material Dropout-20) Androx Ramirez (Customer Engineering)
20 YEARS Jose Gomez (Lean Performance Systems)
20 YEARS Clayton Cool (Central Receiving & Stores) Gennis Espiritu (Switches) 30 YEARS Hernan Alvarez (PSS Field Service)
Richard Rybicki (Vista & Vista SD Assembly)
Atanacio Sebastian Jr. (Facilities Maintenance)
Minh Ngoc Ta (Metal Cutting)
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