Nortech Systems names Keith Pieper Vice President of Operations

Nortech Systems (Nasdaq:NSYS) has named Keith A. Pieper to the new position of Vice President of Operations, responsible for overseeing all operations at Nortech's six facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Monterrey, Mexico. His office will be at the company's headquarters in Wayzata, Minn.

Pieper, 58, has worked in manufacturing management positions for almost 25 years, most recently as Director of Manufacturing with Landoll Corp., Marysville, Kan., a diversified manufacturer of equipment for agriculture, transportation, material-handling and government/OEM customers.

"Keith brings a unique combination of experience across operations, product engineering and sales and marketing," says Mike Degen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nortech Systems. "He has managed multi-site operations, engaged international production partners and also championed lean manufacturing efforts. His skills and background complement and reinforce many of our current corporate initiatives, and further strengthen our leadership team now and for the future."