Gene Ligman

About Gene Ligman

After more than 20 years building client relationships, training teams, and solving complex challenges in the industrial vacuum and freeze-drying world, I decided it was time to take everything I’d learned and create something of my own.That insight led me to found Suntorr, a company focused not only on delivering top-tier freeze-drying solutions, but on building long-term relationships grounded in trust, education, and transparency.Today, I continue that mission through Founder Principle, a YouTube channel where I share reflections, stories, and practical lessons from my career. It’s a space where I explore the idea that business can be both a vehicle for impact and a tool for self-development.If you value honest work, thoughtful leadership, and learning through experience, let’s c••••••••@suntorr.com50••••••83

Experience

1. President

   Suntorr

   Jan 2022 — Present · Frankfort, KY, US

   President and owner of Suntorr, a small company whose mission is to drive the state of manufacturing forward by empowering people with knowledge, technology, engineering, and support.

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering/robotics

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Heat Exchangers
• Autodesk
• Boilers
• Control Systems Design
• Robotics
• Corrosion
• Thermodynamics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Matlab
• Equipment Repair
• Troubleshooting Hardware
• System Automation
• Solidworks
• Machining
• Rapid Solution Development with Prototyping and Machining Capabilities.
• Pumps
• Robotics and Microcontroller Design, Programming, and Wiring.
• High Vacuum
• Control System Design
• Ansys
• Valves
• Engineering
• New Business Development
• Electricians
• Heat Transfer
• Vacuum Technology
• Simulink
• Fluid Mechanics
• Autocad
• Automation
• Finite Element Analysis
• Direct Sales
• Nuclear
• Product Marketing
• Inventor
• Business Development
• Plc Programming: Allen Bradley Plcs with Rslogix 500.
• Labview
• Chillers
• Woodworking