Interface strives to develop a culture that is structured around employee involvement and empowerment. We encourage personnel to strive for continuous improvement throughout all functions of the company in order to achieve overall effectiveness and ultimate customer satisfaction.

The company has assembled a capable and closely coordinated team with expertise in Engineering, Design, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Assembly, Purchasing, Accounting, and Administration who provide solutions to technical challenges, and to produce quality products on schedule.

Our executive management has extensive expertise and experience.

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William J. Lang
President & CEO

Mr. Lang is responsible for the growth and economic condition of the corporation and reports to the Board of Directors and Shareholders.

Experience:
Mr. Lang has over 40 years of experience designing and engineering illuminated displays, panels, switches, LCD, and LED modules. He introduced the first Integrated Control Panel, Programmable Display, and Liquid Crystal Dichroic Integrated Display Module.

Mr. Lang was the founder of Symbolic Displays, Inc., an engineering development and manufacturing company specializing in illuminated displays. He developed and received patents in digital display interfaces and component technology.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Advanced Management

Memberships:
Bill has had numerous professional accomplishments relative to holding positions of office in professional memberships with involvement in aviation as a pilot.

Ken Reyzer, PhD
Engineering Manager

Dr. Reyzer is responsible for the engineering organization and the development of custom display systems for commercial and military applications. He reports directly to the president.

Experience:
Ken has over 30 years of engineering and management experience in advanced technology and hardware development. This includes 20 years in the aerospace industry supporting the design and development of electro-optical sensor systems and over 10 years commercial experience with highly integrated electronic subassemblies for applications in the telecommunications, computing, and automotive industries. He has held a variety of technical, functional, and program management positions.

Education:
PhD, Electrical Engineering, UCLA
MS, Engineering Science, California Institute of Technology
BS, Engineering Science, Purdue University
Leadership and Management Program, UCSD

Memberships:
Sr. Member IEEE; Optical Society of America

Priya Bendale, PhD
Vice President, Research & Development

Dr. Bendale contributes her expertise on various engineering projects and reports directly to the president.

Experience:
Priya has over 18 years experience in advanced technology development. With a background in both program management and Materials Science and engineering, she has successfully organized and directed several research programs from concept to product, some of which have resulted in patents. She has a number of years of display research experience.

Education:
PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science

Memberships:
Priya is a member of the Materials Research Society (MRS), the Society for Information Displays (SID) and an active participant in the United States Display Consortium, Military Avionics Users Group (MAUG).

Brent R. Barker
Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Mr. Barker is responsible for military and commercial strategy and business development, producing the corporate marketing plan, achieving the sales objectives, and managing the internal and external sales force. He reports directly to the president.

Experience:
Mr. Barker joined Interface as the Government Business Development Manager, having over 24 years experience in the aerospace industry business development and as a military operational and civilian test pilot (Northrop Corporation) in design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing within military aircraft markets. LTC Barker recently retired from the California Air National Guard as a command pilot for fighter and tanker aircraft.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Northrop Grumman Executive Marketing Program, UCLA, Anderson School
USAF Armed Forces Staff College

Matthew K. Thomas, CPA (inactive)
Controller & CFO

Mr. Thomas is responsible for managing the accounting department and the overall financial condition of the company, and reports directly to the president.

Experience:
Matt has over 16 years experience in public accounting, specializing in individual and corporate income taxation and outsourced controller/CFO services.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business, University of San Diego
Certified Public Accountant, State of California

Memberships:
Matt is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Parviz Kamiab
Quality Manager

Mr. Kamiab is responsible for quality control and Interface's ISO 9001 and AS9100 programs, and reports directly to the president.

Experience:
Parviz has over 30 years of experience in electronics engineering, documentation control, and manufacturing processes, and over 15 years experience in the quality and failure analysis fields. He has held management positions such as Sustaining Engineering Manager, Documentation Manager, and Quality Manager.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Wichita State University
FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative