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.
AVAILABLE U.S. QCC DINNER PHOTOS Photos from the Chicago Quarter Century Club dinner can be viewed and downloaded until January 31, 2026 . Use this link Https://forms.office.com/r/E8RQBLMtYS or scan the QR code. Once you enter your name and email address, you will be taken to the page showing all the photos. The information you provide will not be kept on file.
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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