Stellant Systems, Inc. continues to strengthen its executive leadership team with the selection of Todd Hansen as vice president and general manager of the Williamsport, Pa., facility.

Hansen is responsible for driving operational performance and process improvements at the Williamsport, Pa., site and reports to Stellant’s Chief Operating Officer Steve Shpock.

Hansen has 35 years of experience in the Microwave Electron Tube industry with 20 years as a technologist and 15 years in manufacturing operations. Hansen began his career at Varian Associates in Beverly, Mass. and went on to be a tube engineer for Litton Electron Devices in Williamsport, Pa., and San Carlos, Calif. He also served as the U.S.-based technical liaison for Thales Electron Devices.

Additionally, Hansen has held leadership positions with Silicon Power Corporation, Vitec Group and L3Harris.

Hansen has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.

Steve Shpock, COO of Stellant Systems, said, "The Williamsport, Pa., facility continues on a trajectory of growth and Todd’s extensive operational background and hands-on technical tube expertise will assure those growth targets are achieved and even exceeded.”

Additionally, Hansen commented, “I'm grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continued successes with the talented team in Williamsport, where the drive for technical and operational excellence takes place every day. The heritage of microwave tube manufacturing in Williamsport combined with resources of the Stellant organization provide a great platform for enriching our employees’ careers and ensuring the success of our customers’ missions.”