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Scott Yach

Lab Director at VSP Optics

Scott Yach has a diverse and extensive work experience. Scott started their career in the US Navy as a Nuclear Machinist Mate from 1990 to 1992. Scott then served on the USS Newport News from 1997 to 2000, where they held various roles including Communications Officer, Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant, and Main Propulsion Assistant.

In 2000, Scott worked at the Naval Nuclear Prototype Training Unit as a Shift Engineer, responsible for leading a shift of over 50 personnel and overseeing the maintenance, operations, and training of engineering plant equipment and systems.

From 2004 to 2006, Scott was the Strategic Weapons Officer on the USS Kentucky (Blue). In this role, they led a department of over 30 personnel, improved the Conventional Weapons Handling Team, and enhanced the readiness of the Strategic Weapons System.

At the TRIDENT Training Facility in Bangor, WA, Scott served as the Director of Strategic Weapons Department from 2006 to 2008. Scott led a team of officers and enlisted personnel in training submarine crews and wardrooms on the operation and maintenance of Submarine Strategic Weapons Systems.

Scott joined VSP Optics in 2014 as the Maintenance Manager and eventually became the Production Manager in 2016. As Production Manager, they were responsible for overseeing multiple departments and managing a large staff. Currently, they hold the position of Lab Director at VSP Optics, but the end date for this role is not specified in the provided information.

From 2009 to 2014, Scott worked at the US Military as a Planner, leading a team in detailed analysis and planning for Special Operations Forces contingency plans in Northeast Asia.

Overall, Scott Yach's work experience spans roles in the military, nuclear engineering, and management positions in the manufacturing industry.

Scott Yach completed their education at two institutions. From 1988 to 1990, they attended Stevens Point Area Senior High School, where they did not receive a specific degree or field of study. Later, from 1992 to 1996, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at Marquette University.

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  • Lab Director

    September, 2023 - present

  • Production Manager

    January, 2016

  • Maintenance Manager

    June, 2014