Thresher Industries, an advanced technology aluminum castings company out of Hanford, California, is a good example of the old business truism: People Are The Company. In an intensely competitive industry, during critical economic times, Thresher has never lost sight of the basics represented in its stated mission to provide every customer, big or small, with innovative and quality solutions at fair prices. They continue to grow their business by developing cutting edge technologies and materials, including their own proprietary Direct Metal Induction Cast Process and their Nautilus Core Process, all of which results in more flexible, cost effective, and environmentally friendly casting.

At the heart of the company is its management team, comprising an impressive record of business achievement and dedication.

• Tom Flessner, CEO, has an extensive background in die-casting and foundry management, as well as turning around distressed manufacturing companies. In 1991, he implemented

CEO Tom Flessner started his career in product design in the mid 1960’s with Outboard Marine Corporation, the parent company of Johnson and Evinrude outboard motors. The focus of his career has been on the die-casting and foundry management business. Mr. Flessner is known for his ability to successfully turn around distressed manufacturing companies. In 1991 he was instrumental in the turnaround of Puget Cast Products Casting Division in Tacoma, Washington and later Allied Die Castings in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. In 1996, as Director of the Precision Pressure Cast Division of Alyn Corporation, he participated in the design and construction of their casting department.

Ed Gardner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, brings more than 20 years of quality and manufacturing experience to the Thresher management team. He is currently the Corporate Quality Director at Greene Tweed, and most recently, Ed served as the