Bill Pote

Founder & CEO

Bill founded the company in 1998 with a mission of selling reasonably priced test & measurement cables, with fast deliveries. Today the company’s diverse product offerings serve a wide variety of markets beyond the test bench, with a mission of being “Number One in Customer Trust.” Bill’s prior experience includes ten years at a competitor. Bill holds both a BSBA and MBA from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Bill is a member of the board of directors for East Stroudsburg University’s Center for Research and Economic Development. In his free time, Bill attempts to play guitar, hikes with his dog, Blaze, assists with charities, and spends time with great friends and family.

Dave Lutkins

Vice President & Co-Founder

Dave helped start MegaPhase as “employee one” and a business partner in 1998. He brings 30+ years’ experience in a wide variety of positions as the company grew, including QA, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Sales Engineering. Dave is successful in critical applications by providing solutions, related documentation, is customer-focused, and performance-driven.

Prior to joining the company, Dave worked for a competitor and has substantial experience in coaxial cable and wiring harnesses. He holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and has additional certifications in Supply Chain Management and Quality Assurance. In his free time, Dave enjoys riding his motorcycle, biking, travelling, and more importantly spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Mike Pelenskij

Vice President, General Manager

Mike has been a member of the MegaPhase team since 2014. He has over 30 years of experience in the RF & Microwave cable and components industry, including Mil/Aero and space applications. Previous roles include electrical engineer, operations manager, VP of manufacturing, and director of technology. Currently Mike oversees the day-to-day operations of MegaPhase which includes operations, sales and engineering. He is focused on continuous improvement and making sure customer expectations are met with a holistic approach, incorporating each department into this formula.

In his free time, Mike enjoys fishing and working on classic cars. He holds a degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Electrical Engineering.

Maddiel Gonzalez

Vice President & Chief Technology Officer

Maddiel joined MegaPhase in 2017 after working for a competitor. He is our key designer of state-of-the-art RF connectors and cables for space, military, and commercial applications. Maddiel has over 10 years of experience in the interconnect industry providing innovative solutions to customer challenges.  Maddiel is very involved in applications engineering, program development, and new products based on customer needs or market trends. He holds four US Patents and two related to our HyperFlex™ product line.

Rachel Cartalemi

Director of Sales & Marketing

Rachel joined MegaPhase in 2008 and worked in various administrative roles, and was later recognized for her sales and marketing skills. She grew into the positions of Marketing Manager, International Sales Manager, Business Development Director, and now Director of Sales & Marketing. She leads a team of four and our extensive representative network.

Rachel earned her BS in Communications from East Stroudsburg University. She is married and has two daughters, Charlotte and Evelyn, one rottweiler, Samson, and a cat, Cocoa. In her free time, she enjoys exercising/weight lifting, horseback riding, and the outdoors!

Paula French

Accounting Manager

It’s Paula’s job to keep the Company’s finance and accounting functions operating with controls, efficiency, and timeliness. She oversees A/R and A/P, cash flows, prepares company financials, and interacts with our CPA firm. Paula has specific strengths in Microsoft Excel and the Company’s ERP system, NetSuite. She has been with MegaPhase since 2016.

Paula’s prior work experience includes many years of accounting in the manufacturing sector, from a wallpaper company, to a laser manufacturer, to MegaPhase. She holds a BS degree in Accounting from Centenary University, Hackettstown, NJ.

Outside of work Paula likes to spend time with her six grandkids, two cats, and three dogs. She also enjoys sewing.

Chris Gricko

Production Manager

Kim Katz

Bookkeeper

Kim processes all aspects of Accounts Receivable and cash receipts. She is a power user of Excel and NetSuite, and supports day-to-day functions including invoicing. Kim also processes Accounts Payable and commission statements. Kim’s prior work experience includes AR, credit, and collections for various companies in NY and PA. She has been with MegaPhase since 2016.

Kim has been married for over 34 years and has a young adult son. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family & friends, going on vacation, reading, and cooking.

Geoffrey Key

Vice President of Sales

Geoffrey Key has over 40 years in the electronics and electrical industry. His previous roles include Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Dynawave/Winchester Electronics for 5 years, and prior to that, as Vice President of Sales for Phonon for 10 years until its acquisition by Microsemi Corporation. Key also worked for 7 years as Director of Sales and Marketing at Micro Networks/Integrated Device Technology and held various sales and sales management positions at companies such as C&M Corporation, Volex, Burndy Corporation, and Thomas and Betts. Key is a Boston University graduate with a BSBA in Management and holds an MBA in Marketing from Indiana University.  Geoffrey’s current responsibilities will be to lead the sales team working closely with our sales representatives to grow company revenues.

In his free time he enjoys biking, scuba diving, and skiing.

Nicole McCullough

Customer Solutions Specialist

Nicole has been a Customer Solutions Specialist with MegaPhase since 2016. She communicates directly with customers to answer questions, process orders, and create customer quotes and large proposals. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Nicole has been with the company since 2016.

Nicole is CPR and First Aid certified, and outside of MegaPhase, she is busy chasing her two children around. She loves spending time with her family, cooking, and doing projects around her house.

Stéphane Orofino

Design Engineer

Stéphane is a Mechanical Engineer of French heritage and is both creative and inventive. He graduated from the prestigious school of “Arts et Métiers ParisTech” in Aix En Provence, France. During his studies, he mastered designing with CATIA and spent three months in Cambodia to teach the professors at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia.
In France he worked on a “project of the century” in both ITER and JHR reactors, with the company AREVA TA. He worked on some amazing aeronautical projects, including Boeing 787 and Airbus Helicopter X4. He then moved to the US for more challenging projects.

Before joining MegaPhase in 2018, Stéphane worked at a competitor designing a substantial number of RF & Microwave connectors for the MIL/Aero and space markets. Since joining MegaPhase, he works toward broadening our product lines, improving electrical performance, productivity, and manufacturing methods.

In his free time Stéphane has built a high-performance gaming computer which he enjoys, but also loves working with wood, CNC routers and scrap parts under his art company called “T3CH4RT” were he can further express his creativity. He is married with two young children.

Carlos Restrepo

Operations Manager

Kasey Snyder

Buyer

Blaze

Team Mascot

Blaze joined the MegaPhase team in 2019 in his current role of Team Mascot. He works closely with Bill Pote but his unique set of day-to-day responsibilities allows him to interact with all departments.

Blaze came equipped for his position, bringing lots of experience in long walks and playing in the snow. While he still keeps up with these activities outside of his role, one of his more notable contributions to our team is his sense of comradery and disposition of levity.

He is a strong believer in the power of positive reinforcement in management, especially when it involves treats. His background in chasing squirrels is unique to the team and provides a positive model of passion and determination.

Blaze is the ultimate team player; his passion for life and his coworkers is contagious throughout the company, making him the perfect fit for his role.