Jimmy Trent Jr.
Senior vice presidentApplied Manufacturing Technology
VITAL STATISTICS
Age: 28
Where born: San Jose, Calif.
Family: Wife, Kim; Children, Skyler, 1, and Jimmy, 4
Education: Bachelor of science degree in manufacturing engineering technology from Brigham Young University.
Primary products: Electronic printed circuit assemblies; mechanical assemblies
Number of employees: 80
Annual sales volume: $4 million plus
PERSONALITY PROFILE
First "real" job: At age 13 was a strawberry picker in Idaho
Management style: Train and provide tools, then let employees govern themselves Keys to success: Open to all suggestions and ideas
One lesson I've learned in my work: Treat everyone how I would like to be treated
What I like about my line of work: Every day is a learning experience; the people
My heroes: My dad Leisure time and hobbies: Love to spend time with my wife and children; also love to attend sports activities and golf
Favorite book: "The Deming Dimension"
Favorite movie: "The Fugitive"