H.I.S. Continues to Grow with New Director of Engineering
H.I.S. Innovations Group, a LVL3 portfolio company located in Hillsboro, Oregon, strengthened its Leadership Team with a leader in vacuum systems design as its first Director of Engineering. Jeff Schwab joined HIS, as Director of Engineering on May 6th and will be responsible for HIS product development and design as part of the Innovation Team, led by Mark Romeo
PORTLAND, Ore., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- H.I.S. Innovations Group, a LVL3 portfolio company located in Hillsboro, Oregon, strengthened its Leadership Team with a leader in vacuum systems design as its first Director of Engineering. Jeff Schwab joined HIS, as Director of Engineering on May 6th and will be responsible for HIS product development and design as part of the Innovation Team, led by Mark Romeo.
"Jeff will play a key role in our business with his expertise in the design and development of innovative vacuum solutions," said Mark Romeo, CIO. "His entrepreneurial spirit, tenacity, and ability to understand the needs of the customer will help HIS to increase its presence in the semiconductor market as well as expand in other sectors."
"I am absolutely thrilled to join this exciting venture with HIS to better serve the semiconductor market's need for innovative solutions," said Jeff. "I'm especially excited to have the chance to explore untapped markets for opportunities to add to HIS' offerings."
Jeff Schwab offers more than 20 years of experience in product development and design, including his most recent role as Program Manager, Integrated Systems, Semiconductor Division at Edwards Vacuum. Jeff earned his A.S. in Manufacturing Robotics Engineering at Erie Community College and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Buffalo, NY.
About HIS:
HIS Innovations Group (http://www.hisoregon.com) is an ISO9001 certified, premier manufacturer and distributor of custom and off-the-shelf high vacuum (HV) and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) stainless-steel components and systems used primarily in the semiconductor, aerospace and defense, government research laboratories, and other industries. In addition to HV and UHV components and systems, HIS also provides outsourced stainless-steel fabrication services for gas delivery systems and other complementary products.
About LVL3:
LVL3 is passionate about working with entrepreneurs who embrace the art and science of building great brands that impact culture. LVL3 brings a unique constellation of skills that connect high growth operational experience with strategic vision to drive short and long-term growth, enterprise value, and create the financial results its clients deserve.
LVL3 partners in a variety of capacities with its clients including acquiring companies to be owned and operated directly by LVL3 and partnering with owners and entrepreneurs in an "office of the CEO" capacity to implement operational efficiencies, execute on strategic growth initiatives, and enhance back end valuation.
SOURCE HIS Innovations Group

Share this article