Dave joined Cirtronics in 2010 as Director of Global Sourcing and was named Chief Operating Officer (COO) two years later. Dave has a successful track record at Cirtronics including development of a global supply chain organization and guiding the company to achieve ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration. Dave also led an evolution of Cirtronics operations and plant layout to support the safety and mobility requirements of advanced robotics manufacturing.
Gerardine Ferlins said, “Dave has been an integral part of the Cirtronics leadership team for the last eight years. With his steadfast commitment to the culture of Cirtronics and his years of operational experience, he is well equipped to take on his new role.”
Dave Patterson said, “I am humbled and very proud to be part of such a great organization. We are an organization led by a purpose – to be an example of how a company can serve society in an ethical and productive way. I look forward to taking the next steps in this journey together with the whole Cirtronics team.” Before joining the company, Dave served in the armed forces, worked in logistics at the Veterans Administration and worked in global sourcing at Applied Materials.
About Cirtronics
Founded in 1979 in Milford, New Hampshire, Cirtronics is a contract manufacturer founded on creating strategic, collaborative, and mutually beneficial relationship with their customers. Cirtronics is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered, underscoring its commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement.
At the heart of Cirtronics’ mission is the DUO (Do Unto Others) philosophy, which guides every interaction across the company’s six key stakeholders: Customers, Employees, Suppliers, the Corporation, the Environment, and the Community. This principle of respect and mutual benefit permeates all aspects of Cirtronics’ operations.
Since 2002, Cirtronics has proudly operated as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Cirtronics’ culture of ownership runs through all aspects of the organization, extending from supplier partnerships through delivery of each meticulously crafted product. Employee-owners are committed stakeholders who recognize customers as integral partners in their shared success. For more information, visit www.cirtronics.com.
