Gene Sparks

The last 15 years has been spent in a Business Development Director role managing sales teams and marketing solutions in electronics and electro-mechanical assembly and value added services within high-growth, emerging, mature and competitive business markets. I have provided the strategic and tactical leadership that is critical to competitive wins, successful technology installations and long-term, profitable client retention. Demonstrated achievements in:
• Key Account Relationship Management
• Medical, Mil/Aero, Automotive, Telecom, and Industrial
• Revenue Growth
• Sales Management/Motivational Training
• Strategic Sales/Market Planning
• Contract Development & Management

EMS companies I have worked with

Varian Electronics Manufacturing
Jabil
Ditron Manufacturing

What I think about low-cost manufacturing

I have no problem with low-cost manufacturing, as long as it is in the USA.

A book I recommend to others or am currently reading

My four favorite books these are must reads.
Blink - Malcom Gladwell
The Tipping Point - Malcom Gladwell
Outliers - Malcom Gladwell
What the Dog Saw - Malcom Gladwell

One of my favorite quotes

"The Harder I work, the luckier I get" by Samual Goldwyn

Someone I would most like to sit next to at a dinner party

Steve Jobs, I heard him talk at a very small gather about 15 years ago and would love the opportunity to talk with him about his incredible insight on success. I have always admired his ability to come out on top.

A favorite electronics gadget

Anything Apple. Apple designs products that people can use, rather than putting out products that only generate revenue for the OEM, Apple products fill voids.