Rick Penn was Board Director and CEO of Hutchinson Technology Inc. (HTCH), a $250M public company manufacturing precision components, with 2500 employees operating in the U.S. and Asia. As CEO (2012-17) Rick and his team led the company's turnaround, advancing market position, critical employee talent, and shareholder value - culminating in a company sale to TDK for a substantial premium. Mr. Penn's boardroom experience and leadership roles make him a collaborative seasoned critical thinker, effectively leveraging his background in Marketing, Finance, U.S. and Asia Operations, Leadership Development, Technology Development, and Quality Fundamentals. He views corporate culture and talent development as the driving forces for organizational success.Corporate and Non-Profit Boards: o Hutchinson Technology Inc. (2012 - 2017) o Steffes Corp., (2018 - Present), Comp. Committee Chair o Big Brothers Big Sisters (2017 - 2022), Board Chair o Nott Company (2023 - Present) o St. Thomas OPUS Business College Advisor (2021 - Present) o IRD Glass/Ceramics (2021 - Present) o Zeus Electric Chassis Inc. (2021 - 2022)