By Beto Dantas
After an incredible career spanning over four decades, we would like to announce the retirement of Jay Schmidt, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Impact ES—Vancouver, formerly known as Silicon Forest Electronics. Jay joined Silicon Forest Electronics in 2008, and he has been a key contributor to our success, shaping the future of our organization with his vision and expertise.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Jay for his years of dedication and outstanding leadership. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement as he embarks on this new chapter in life. Thank you, Jay, for your incredible impact on our company and industry!
As we celebrate Jay's legacy, we are also excited to announce the appointment of Dereck Moore as the new Vice President and General Manager of Impact ES—Vancouver.
Dereck brings with him over 24 years of experience in manufacturing, most recently serving as the Plant Operations Director at EVBox. His expertise in leading high-performance teams, driving operational excellence, and applying Lean Manufacturing principles will be key to continuing our commitment to innovation and quality. Dereck has gained a global perspective and leadership insight through his time managing plant operations in Mexico, enhancing his ability to lead our Vancouver facility.
Known for his hands-on approach to streamlining operations, promoting continuous and proficient in advanced ERP systems. His passion for operational excellence, combined with his forward-thinking leadership style, will ensure a seamless transition and a bright future for Impact ES-Vancouver.
Outside of work, Dereck enjoys traveling and spending time with family, and is a loyal fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We are thrilled to have him join the Impact family and look forward to his contributions in driving continued success.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support during this exciting transition.
We proudly announce that Impact ES—Vancouver is now UL508A certified! This rigorous certification ensures that our enclosed industrial control panels meet the highest safety and quality standards. The UL508A Certification Mark covers both the enclosure and the panel, verifying the compatibility of installed equipment and wiring for reliable performance.
This certification reinforces our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality control solutions to our customers. Contact us to learn more about our UL508A-certified industrial control panels and how they can benefit your operations.
As part of our newsletter, we want to introduce you to our team, and share our Impact culture, values, and how we occasionally have fun at work.
Cang Le, Quality Engineer, has been with Impact ES—Clearwater for the past 10 years. Cang has helped maintain the quality management system, in addition to quality control, and supplier of quality activities.
Cang’s exceptional communication and technical skills have allowed him to prioritize and excel in a wide array of responsibilities successfully.
Over the years, he has been instrumental in:
Coordinating external audits
Completing several First Article Inspection reports
Transitioning First Articles to Net-Inspect for one of Impact ES—Clearwater’s significant customers
Leading the Material Review Board
Training and mentoring new quality employees
Assisting with the New Product Introduction process
Executing Customer driven Designated Quality Representative duties
Aiding with production floor support for quality-related issues
Cang has always approached his work with a great attitude and a warm smile. Although we’re sad to see him go, his retirement marks an exciting new chapter. Retirement may be the end of his journey at Impact ES—Clearwater but it is also a fresh start filled with exciting possibilities. Cang’s Impact ES—Clearwater family would like to wish him continued success and fulfillment in his future journeys.
The Grants Pass team had a competitive Rock Paper Scissors tournament for a coveted pizza party prize. The event was announced by our very own Storeroom Clerk, Jon Pietrzak. Each department nominated two champions to battle round after round until only two remained. Louis Loader from our Bond Room faced off against Suzanne Rhue from our Breakout Department. Despite controversy over his cunning strategy of using rock as a primary weapon, Louis emerged victorious!
Following the competition was a post-shift party at Wild River Pizza, and some members of the leadership team joined to hang out including Blake Andreasen (National Sales Manager), William Wiessner (MFG Manager), Tyler Cook (VP/GM of ESAM), and Trevor Van Delden (MFG Supervisor). Bond Room winners included: Louis Loader, Olivia Thurman, Truman Shanor, Ken Feith, and Mark Ford (team lead).
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