B.E. Meyers & Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of Dr Gregory Quarles, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Current CEO and founder Brad Meyers remains active in the company and will assume the new role of CEO Emeritus and will focus on technology adoption and new product development.
“During his 18 months as President and COO, Greg has shown great insight into the industry and demonstrated the unique capacity prepare B.E. Meyers for its next step forward. His successes to date, including the award of the U.S. Army Green Laser Interdiction System (GLIS), and deep experience in the electro-optics market make him highly suited to take over as CEO,” stated Brad Meyers.
Dr Quarles joined B.E. Meyers in May of 2010 after 18 years with II-VI Incorporated. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and holds dual BS in Math and Physics, and a Master’s of Science and Doctorate in Physics.
“It is both an honor and a challenge to have this opportunity to lead this great company,†said Dr Quarles. “B.E. Meyers is a company with tremendously skilled and committed employees, with a unique culture and with many strong and exciting products in its portfolio and I am truly looking forward to the task.â€
BE Meyers should be familiar to SSD readers. Not only did they develop the Green Laser Interdiction System for US Army but also Flash Hiders. Additionally, if you’re in the JTAC business, you’ll be more than handy with the IZLID family of laser pointers, also provided by BE Meyers.
