Gabe Duchene

About Gabe Duchene

Do you have scientific vacuum systems that require expertise in design, fabrication, assembly and integration? Are you looking for high quality components to build your vacuum system? Companies in the Semiconductor, Optical, LED, Solar and R&D markets have been able to move their production and research forward by relying on the Kurt J. Lesker Company for their vacuum equipment and components needs. Our experienced team has supported these fast growing and dynamic markets since 1954 and have developed a knowledge base unrivaled in the vacuum science and technology fields. We are a technology company focused on the development of our employees and on the innovation required to help our customers create and/or advance technologies that are needed to make the world a better place. The Kurt J. Lesker Company has extensive knowledge & manufacturing capabilities specific to vacuum science: Applications and Thin Film Deposition:• Medical devices• Josephson junctions and Qubits• Superconducting materials• Perovskites for photovoltaics and electronics• Solid state lithium thin film batteries• Spintronics, GMR and TMR, and Heusler alloys• OLEDs and OPVs• Indium bumps• Lift off processes• Physical vapor deposition • Atomic layer deposition Manufacturing Facilities and Capabilities• Nearly square feet of manufacturing facilities• Clean areas for UHV requirements and low particle counts• 5 axis CNC milling centers, boring mills, lathes• CMM and Faro Arms for inspection• Bakeout and RGA rigs• Cellular layout for quick turn items• AWS D1.6 welding certified standard And we are widely known to have the largest global inventory of vacuum deposition materials and components for immediate shipment, all backed by ISO9001 processes to assure repeatable quality. The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a values based business: Sustainability, Passion, Integrity, Respectful, Innovation, Team….the SPIRIT values. Our mission is to Enable Technology for a Better World. Over the last 15 years I have spent time working in various applications ranging from rotating equipment to scientific vacuum applications. I have taken advantage of being around mechanical things my whole life. My training has been mostly on the job supplemented by Lesker University classes, Trade Programs, interactive workshops and customer interactions. My family is my passion. The support of my wife and 3 children is what fuels me. Check out our website at email me directly at g••••@lesker.com, or call my cell at 20••••••53 any time to learn more.

Experience

1. Western Regional Sales Manager

   MDC Precision

   Sep 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• Cuyahoga Community College

  Associate's degree, International Business

  2006 — 2007

• Cuyahoga Community College

  Associate of Science (AS), E-business management

  2004 — 2006

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Global Leadership

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Direct Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Sales Process
• Key Account Management
• Business Development
• Key Account Development
• New Business Opportunities
• Motorcycle Safety
• Customer Driven
• Pricing
• Sales
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Seals
• Product Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Development
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service