Because of Steve's visionary and manufacturing expertise, he was able to work with the site to become the first non- japanese company to win the Deming Prize for Quality. In addition to that, they were able to win the Shingo prize. Steve has been a spokesman for quality control as well as a true Sensai for manufacturing. Whether it is here domestically or abroad, he is able to get the most out of his people. It was a pleasure working with Steve and he was not afraid to try something that other's wouldn't do. I awarded him the "Maverick" award at Hitachi High Technologies for taking the road less traveled.

Because of Steve's visionary and manufacturing expertise, he was able to work with the site to become the first non- japanese company to win the Deming Prize for Quality. In addition to that, they were able to win the Shingo prize. Steve has been a spokesman for quality control as well as a true Sensai for manufacturing. Whether it is here domestically or abroad, he is able to get the most out of his people. It was a pleasure working with Steve and he was not afraid to try something that other's wouldn't do. I awarded him the "Maverick" award at Hitachi High Technologies for taking the road less traveled.

Because of Steve's visionary and manufacturing expertise, he was able to work with the site to become the first non- japanese company to win the Deming Prize for Quality. In addition to that, they were able to win the Shingo prize. Steve has been a spokesman for quality control as well as a true Sensai for manufacturing. Whether it is here domestically or abroad, he is able to get the most out of his people. It was a pleasure working with Steve and he was not afraid to try something that other's wouldn't do. I awarded him the "Maverick" award at Hitachi High Technologies for taking the road less traveled.