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IPC COMMUNITY 64 SPRING 2025 down on mistakes and gives our operators the ability to process work without having to look up everything when they don't understand a specification or require- ment," Jonathan says. "They have the knowledge to know what and how to perform the work, leading to better throughput." IPC certification has been essential for LSI ADL Technology to grow its external business, "providing us with critical industry backing, which our customers love and require," he says. "Especially as more custom- ers require Class 3 assemblies, we felt it was essential to have the proper certification." LSI has also met with Cory Blaylock, IPC director of workforce partnerships, about implementing IPC's Apprenticeship Program. "We are doing a lot of the work and training already, and it would be ideal to offer this as a benefit to our operators," Jonathan says. "We just extended an offer to a new employee to build our training program and documentation team, allowing us to finally have the bandwidth to get this program off the ground." Another IPC member benefit for Jonathan and Gen- eral Manager Dave Feeney was to attend IPC APEX EXPO 2024. "We hadn't attended since 2019, and didn't have any expectations other than to learn and observe, but it was beyond my expectations," Jonathan says. They came to Anaheim looking to add equipment and processes that would give the company greater flexibility and throughput. "We wanted to shop around the different vendors to see what they offered," Jonathan says. "We made many connections and col- lected ideas to bring back home for discussion." While there, they participated in the EMS Leader- ship Summit, which Jonathan calls a "fantastic net- working experience and an opportunity to gain indus- try insight." Not only did they meet many new people, but they were also surprised to meet up with several of their industry partners. "A couple of contacts we had really stood out to me," Jonathan says. "I found out through casual con- versation during a break that another EMS leader and I had an unusual mutual connection with a couple of individuals in Taiwan. We had all worked in the same circle for years, overlapping but never meeting in person. It was a connection that was meant to be, and I have since developed a great professional and personal connection with them." Since attending APEX EXPO, Jonathan has joined the EMS Steering Committee and participated in industry best practice conversations by helping plan future summits. He praises the networking oppor- tunities through IPC. "We can turn the summits into something extremely valuable for everyone involved," he says. "I am excited about what the future holds." Jonathan is not new to the EMS supplier industry, but since joining LSI ADL three years ago he has seen many benefits to his partnership with IPC. "It has provided me with the tools and opportunities to grow and flourish in my position and have access to great people and knowledge that move our business forward."