Stephen Altschuler, Chairman and Founder

Steve is the founder of Altek Company, a manufacturer of can testing equipment for the food and beverage industry under the name of Tech® Products, as well as the majority owner of Altek Electronics, a full-service manufacturer of printed circuit boards and higher level assemblies. Stephen graduated from UConn with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Yale University. Earlier in his career, Mr. Altschuler was Vice President of Computer Dynamics (1963-72) and Manager of Quality Assurance for Adage Inc. (1959-63). He served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut from 1986-93 and is the former Director and Vice President of the Northwestern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. In 1972 Steve established Altek, and for 39 years worked to create and maintain a business culture that emphasizes customer satisfaction. Altek's loyal customer base, the company's strong financial position, and Altek's solid reputation in the industry mark Stephen's success. He will continue to provide engineering expertise and act as advisor to the succeeding management team members.