Our Team

Benjamin Konrad

Benjamin Konrad

President

b.konrad@mwswire.com

Benjamin Konrad

With MWS since 2019

Benjamin has a Business and Mechanical Engineering background and spent his first years working in management consulting before moving into the technology sector. This allowed him to work and live in Asia, Europe, and Africa in both challenging and exciting projects. The relationship to his now wife Miriam finally brought him to the US where he held multiple executive roles in manufacturing companies before being offered his current role at MWS Wire Industries. The new MWS facility in Oxnard was an opportunity to transform an established and accomplished company into a world-class specialty manufacturer. Outside of work Ben enjoys traveling, trying every sushi restaurant in LA, and cheering on his home country Germany in soccer.

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Denis Goss

Denis Goss

Chief Financial Officer

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Denis Goss

With MWS since 2015

Denis joined MWS as Controller and has served as the Chief Financial Officer since 2020. He was born into the wire world as his father was one of MWS’ original employees and retired after 51 years with the company. Denis holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Wooster and an MBA from American International College. His passion for analytics has helped to make MWS more efficient and strategic as a company. He currently resides in Port Hueneme with his wife and twin boys.

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Mark Rodda

Mark Rodda

Technical Director

mrodda@mwswire.com

Mark Rodda

With MWS since 1987

Mark began his career at MWS in the Manufacturing Department in 1987. He is now Manufacturing Manager and oversees all wire produced at MWS. Mark is also one of the leading technical minds at MWS and leads a group of engineers working on equipment, process, and product improvements. Even though his current position often takes him further away from the shop floor, Mark still thoroughly enjoys setting up machines and working directly with the wire. Despite his many years of experience, he prides himself in learning something new each day and is an important mentor for the younger generation. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, music and exploring Southern California with his family.

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Adeline Strabley

Adeline Strabley

Accounting Manager

adeline@mwswire.com

Adeline Strabley

With MWS since 1988

Adeline has worked in our Accounting Department for the last three decades and has diligently overseen the growth of MWS over the years. She has assembled a wonderful team of accountants that make sure both customers and vendors receive personal and responsive service. Adeline consistently lives and promotes the MWS team spirit that has defined MWS. When not spending time with her daughter and two grandchildren, she enjoys dancing, listening to music, and reading.

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Alex Tilman

Alex Tilliman

Operations

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Chuck Bailey

IT Manager

Craig

Craig Zvorak

Sales Medical Products

craig@mwswire.com

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Dan Nielsen

Medical Sales Manager

dan@mwswire.com

Dan Nielsen

With MWS since 1985

Dan was initially hired in the Shipping Department at the age of 20, later moving to the Quality Department before starting in Sales in 1987. He is now in charge of medical customers as the Medical Sales Manager. Dan has broad experience across multiple industries, growing and evolving the wire business for MWS from the days of typewriters and Rolodexes to ERP systems and video calls. Since also managing many raw material purchases, Dan understands both sides of the transaction. Dan has visited customers across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, and Ireland. Dan is a family man who married his high school sweetheart and has 2 grown children. Dan enjoys camping in his RV with friends.

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Eric Yelich

Industrial Sales Manager

eric@mwswire.com

Eric Yelich

With MWS since 1986

Eric joined MWS after graduating from Ball State University with a four-year business degree. He has worked in the Sales Department for many decades, always with the desire to go out, meet customers and build relationships to increase MWS’ understanding of customer applications and needs. Now the Industrial Sales Manager, he has acquired a vast knowledge of the wire business and enjoys helping his sales team find creative ways to help customers with all types of standard and custom wire products. In his free time Eric enjoys spending time with his three sons, Mike, Chris, and David, his lovely girlfriend Charlie and French bulldog named Pipi.

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hazel valadarez

Hazel Valladarez

Medical Sales Engineer

h.valladarez@mwswire.com

Hazel Valladarez

Coming Soon.

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Hector Alvarez

Hector Alvarez

Manufacturing Supervisor

James Stafford

James Strafford

Manufacturing Research & Development

Jeff Gershon

Jeff Gershon

Purchasing Manager

j.gershon@mwswire.com

Jeff Gershon

With MWS since 2018

Jeff took a circuitous route to the wire industry, but he has found his home at MWS. Jeff started in the Sales Department overseeing the system and transaction side of each order before taking over the responsibility for the Purchasing Department. He quickly developed a passion for the industry, and nothing brings him more satisfaction than sourcing hard-to-find items for MWS’ customers. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master’s of urban and regional planning from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of the office, Jeff loves to cheer on his Bruins and is on a lifelong quest to find the perfect slice of pizza.

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Kevin McClure

kevin@mwswire.com

Business Development Manager

Kevin McClure

With MWS since 2000

Kevin Joined the MWS Team while attending college at Cal State Northridge.  Since graduating with a degree in History, Kevin has worked in several departments and positions at MWS: Quality Control, Sales, Purchasing Manager, and now Business Development Manager.  His decades of experience and various roles in different departments have contributed to his vast knowledge of wire and customer applications. During his time at MWS, Kevin has traveled extensively to make personal relationships with customers and vendors. In his free time Kevin enjoys being outdoors, hiking, camping, reading, watching sports, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

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Krysel Altarejos

Krysel Altarejos

Medical Quality Engineer

Mauricio Cisneros

Mauricio Cisneros

Quality Assurance Supervisor

mauricio@mwswire.com

Mauricio Cisneros

With MWS since 1985

Mauricio has been our Quality Assurance Supervisor since 1994 and is responsible for our quality management system, ISO 9001 / ISO 13485, and an expansive quality lab. He is proud to be part of a larger team that can offer a wide array of top-quality products. Mauricio’s mission is to continue growing MWS’ knowledge base and maintain a strong quality culture within the company. He is a husband and father who enjoys spending time with family & friends, playing the guitar, watching soccer, and being involved in his community.

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Michael Yelich

Michael Yelich

Shipping Surpervisor

Nick Bradly

Nick Brandly

Value Added Services

Rick Orozco

Rick Orozco

Maintenance Manager

Ryan Mayfield

Ryan Mayfield

Facility Manager

ryan@mwswire.com

Ryan Mayfield

With MWS since 2004

Ryan is the Facility Manager and has a wide portfolio of responsibilities. Next to the building, grounds, and related systems, Ryan manages MWS’ environmental, health, and safety program, and oversees all regulatory compliance requirements. Ryan’s latest project is an expansive employee educational program within MWS. While attending Cal Lutheran University Ryan enjoyed learning Spanish abroad and later had the chance to publish historical work from research in Vietnam. He graduated with degrees in International Studies and Business Administration. Outside of work, Ryan serves on the Leadership Council of Conejo Church and enjoys the great outdoors.

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Sam Gangu

Sam Gangu

QMS Coordinator

Shephard O’Brien

Shephard O’Brien

Warehouse Manager

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Shephard O’Brien

With MWS since 2013

Shephard was appointed as shipping manager in April of 2021 and oversees the warehouse. Most customers will only see the product and packaging, but never the hard work and diligence that went into producing and processing of the wire. Shephard and his team do final quality control and take pride in getting customer orders out on time and helping to accommodate customers with any special requests. You can usually find Shephard and his family at one of the local beaches soaking up the California sunshine and maybe doing some seaside fishing.

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Sonali Shetty

Sonali Shetty

Medical Program Manager

s.shetty@mwswire.com

Sonali Shetty

Coming soon.

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