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SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE 2018 I I-CONNECT007 31 According to IPC: The IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award is given to individuals in recognition of the highest level of achievement, extraordinary contributions and distinguished service to IPC and in the advancement of the industry, includ - ing the creation of a spirit of mutual esteem, respect and recognition among members consis- tent with the goals and mission of the IPC on a long term basis. This is the highest level of rec- ognition that IPC can give to an individual and is based on exceptional merit over a long-term basis, the operative imperative being long-term. A self-described "dinosaur" of the indus- try, Dave Hillman has been a steady force in all things solder-related at Rockwell Collins for 30 years. And just to keep things fresh, he has spent years mentoring both college- age and younger children. In this interview, I-Connect007's Patty Goldman gives Hillman a chance to tell his story. Patty Goldman: Dave, congratulations on receiv- ing the Hall of Fame Award this year at IPC. It's quite an honor. Tell me a bit about your back- ground and how you got involved with IPC. Dave Hillman: It was a good 30 years ago. I am a metallurgical engineer, or in today's language, I'd be a materials and process engineer. I gradu- Dave Hillman IPC's 2018 Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award Recipient by Patty Goldman I-CONNECT007