We are excited to celebrate Mark Kettler as he embarks on his new journey into retirement. We are grateful that his final chapter was with VistaTek. Mark’s career began with a paper route, followed by 35 years at Ford, which made up the majority of his professional life. After that, he gained valuable experience in Circuit Board Design and at Caterpillar before bringing his expertise to us.
Mark’s contributions to VistaTek were invaluable. He introduced discipline and systems that helped shape our operations, especially in the quality department, making it an integral part of our daily workflow. But perhaps his greatest gift to VistaTek was his mentorship. Mark was a father figure to many of us and always a trusted sounding board. With his wealth of experience and natural ability to care, coworkers regularly turned to him for guidance.
Everyone had their own unique relationship with Mark Kettler, but none were as impactful as his bond with Fue Thao. Mark advocated for Fue to transition from the production floor to the quality lab, recognizing his potential and talent for continuous improvements. He saw something special in Fue and helped bring him out of his shell. Mark not only guided Fue in growing professionally but also supported his personal development. Over the last six years, Fue has been trained and mentored by one of the best in the business. Thanks to Mark’s guidance, Fue is now fully prepared to step into the role of Quality Manager.
Effective immediately, Fue Thao will take on the role of Quality Manager, Pang Lor will serve as the quality technician, and Blong Moua will assume the position of quality technician on 2nd shift. Mark provided ample notice, allowing us to plan and fill these key positions accordingly. Fue and the entire quality team are essential to VistaTek’s success, and we look forward to continuing to deliver the high-quality parts you expect from us.