TOK America
Bret Ericsen has extensive experience in procurement and planning, currently serving as the Deputy General Manager of Planning at TOK America since July 2013, overseeing the Planning Department. Previously, Bret was the Assistant Supplier Relationship Manager, responsible for managing relationships with raw material suppliers. Prior roles include Senior Procurement Analyst at Welch Allyn, where responsibilities encompassed PCBA procurement and participation in lean initiatives, and Senior Buyer at Credence, managing procurement of printed circuit boards with significant annual purchases. Bret also held the position of Senior Component Engineer at LTX, focusing on resolving yield issues, and has a long tenure at Tektronix in various roles related to manufacturing engineering and program management. Bret holds a BA in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from George Fox University.
TOK America
TOK AMERICA manufactures and markets ultra high-purity Photoresists and auxiliary chemicals used int he fabrication of integrated circuits. TOK AMERICA is a U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo., Ltd, in Kawasaki, Japan, a world leader in the manufacture of Photoresists, auxiliary liquid chemical products, and process equipment for the semiconductor and printing industries