Meet Our Leadership Team

The experienced executives and industry veterans driving MetalCore's mission of precision, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.

Guided by Experience, Driven by Innovation

Our leadership team brings together decades of manufacturing expertise, engineering excellence, and business acumen. Together, they steer MetalCore toward its vision of becoming the world's most trusted precision manufacturing partner.

From our founders who built this company from the ground up in 1998, to the next generation of leaders, our team shares a common commitment to quality, integrity, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

18+
Team Members
350+
Years Combined
12
Industries Served
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Executive Leadership

Our C-suite executives set the strategic direction and operational excellence that defines MetalCore Manufacturing.

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Robert "Bob" Castellano
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Co-founded MetalCore in 1998 with a vision to redefine precision manufacturing. With 32 years of industry experience, Bob has grown the company from a 20-person workshop into a global manufacturing leader serving 500+ clients across 40 countries.

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Dr. Victoria Chen
Chief Technology Officer

A materials scientist with a Ph.D. from MIT, Victoria leads our engineering and innovation initiatives. She oversees our 200+ person R&D department and has filed 47 patents in advanced manufacturing processes and materials.

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Marcus Williams
Chief Financial Officer

A certified CPA with 25 years of experience in manufacturing finance, Marcus has guided MetalCore through three successful facility expansions and maintains our investment-grade credit rating.

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Priya Sharma
Chief Operating Officer

Priya manages all day-to-day operations across our 200,000 sq ft facility. Her lean manufacturing expertise has improved our production efficiency by 40% since she joined in 2012.

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James O'Brien
Chief Quality Officer

With 28 years in quality management, James is responsible for our ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949 certifications. His quality programs have achieved a 99.7% first-pass yield rate.

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Elena Rodriguez
Chief Human Resources Officer

Elena built MetalCore's talent acquisition and development programs from the ground up. Under her leadership, employee retention exceeds 94% — well above the manufacturing industry average.

Divisional Vice Presidents

Our VP-level leaders manage key divisions and ensure operational excellence across every aspect of our business.

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Dr. Alan Nakamura
VP of Engineering

Leads our engineering division with 22 years of experience in precision machining and process engineering. Oversees 85+ engineers.

Process Engineering DFM/DFA 5-Axis CNC
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Sarah Mitchell
VP of Information Technology

Drives our digital transformation initiative, implementing Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, AI-powered quality inspection, and MES systems.

Industry 4.0 MES/ERP Cybersecurity
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Thomas Berger
VP of Production

Manages all production operations with 20 years of manufacturing leadership. Expert in lean production, Six Sigma, and capacity optimization.

Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma OEE
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Diana Okonkwo
VP of Global Sales

Leads our worldwide sales organization across 15 offices. Grew annual revenue from $120M to $480M during her 10-year tenure.

Business Development Key Accounts OEM Relations
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Kenji Tanaka
VP of Supply Chain

Manages our global supply chain and procurement operations. Implemented vendor quality programs that reduced material defects by 65%.

Supply Chain Procurement Logistics
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Maria Gonzalez
VP of Customer Success

Oversees customer service, technical support, and account management. Achieved a 96% customer satisfaction score and 92% retention rate.

Customer Success Technical Support CSAT/NPS
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CEO & Co-Founder
"We didn't build MetalCore to make parts. We built it to make sure the parts we make make a difference."

When my co-founder and I started MetalCore in a 5,000 sq ft shop in 1998, we had one simple belief: that precision manufacturing should be accessible, reliable, and delivered with the same care whether it's one part or one million.

Today, that belief drives everything we do. Our leadership team shares that commitment — to our customers who trust us with their most critical components, to our employees who pour their expertise into every shift, and to our communities that have supported our growth.

We invest heavily in our people, our technology, and our processes because we know that manufacturing excellence isn't an accident — it's the result of deliberate, sustained effort. And it's what sets MetalCore apart.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to building the future of manufacturing together.

Robert Castellano
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, MetalCore Manufacturing

What Guides Our Leadership

These core principles shape every decision we make and every part we produce.

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Uncompromising Quality

Every part leaving our facility meets or exceeds specification. There is no such thing as "close enough."

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Continuous Innovation

We invest in the latest technologies and processes to stay ahead of manufacturing challenges.

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Partnership & Trust

We build long-term relationships with our customers, treating their success as our own.

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Sustainable Growth

We balance ambition with responsibility — environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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People First

Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in their growth, safety, and well-being.

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On-Time Delivery

We respect our customers' timelines. Reliable delivery is as important as perfect quality.

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Integrity

We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Transparency in all business dealings.

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Data-Driven Decisions

We let data and metrics guide our strategy, not intuition alone. Evidence-based excellence.

Governance & Oversight

Our board of directors provides strategic guidance and ensures responsible corporate governance.

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Hon. Patricia Whitfield
Board Chair

Former Secretary of Commerce. Brings 30+ years of government and private sector leadership to the board.

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Robert Castellano
Board Member & CEO

Co-founder and CEO of MetalCore Manufacturing. Leads day-to-day operations and strategic direction.

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Dr. Helen Park
Lead Independent Director

Former CFO of General Dynamics. Expert in defense manufacturing and financial governance.

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Frank DeLuca
Board Member

Retired CEO of DeLuca Aerospace. 40 years of aerospace manufacturing and M&A experience.

Leadership Structure

An overview of MetalCore's executive organizational structure.

Robert Castellano
CEO & Co-Founder
Victoria Chen
CTO
Marcus Williams
CFO
Priya Sharma
COO
James O'Brien
CQO
Elena Rodriguez
CHRO
Dr. Alan Nakamura
VP Engineering
Sarah Mitchell
VP IT
Thomas Berger
VP Production
Diana Okonkwo
VP Sales
Kenji Tanaka
VP Supply Chain
Maria Gonzalez
VP Customer Success

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