Tom Ritchart

Tom Ritchart is an experienced entrepreneur with a strong background in engineering and management. As the owner of Precision Fluid Controls, Inc. since 2004, Tom leads a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of quality valves and regulators for the aerospace industry. In addition, Tom co-founded Focused Energy Processes, Inc. in 2013, which focuses on industrial laser marking technology. Tom also owns AutoFlow Products Company, established in 2010, which designs and manufactures flow switches for the semiconductor and process industries. Prior to these ventures, Tom served as Vice President at U.S. Para Plate Corporation from 1987 to 2004. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, earned in 1987.