Palomar Technologies CEO and leadership

Bruce Hueners began with Hughes Aircraft (now Palomar Technologies) in 1981 where he collaborated in the development of laser interferometric measurement, die attach and wire bond systems and processes. Through the years, Mr. Hueners has held 98% of the positions in the company including: Head of Worldwide Sales, VP of Marketing and COO. Prior to his career at Hughes/Palomar, he worked as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with the Semiconductor Products Department at General Electric. There he developed mechanized processes for high volume optoelectronics assembly. Mr. Hueners' extensive engineering knowledge includes microelectronic packaging and interconnects, microwave and RF, and optoelectronic applications. He has published more than 50 technical papers and serves on the editorial boards of several trade journals. Additionally, Mr. Hueners is the current Chairman of the San Diego World Trade Center, where he serves on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee. He has participated on many international trade panels, including those on USA-China business relations. Mr. Hueners received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Indiana University, and a Certificate from the Executive Program for Scientists & Engineers at UCSD. He is a member of IMAPS, SMTA, IEEE, and the Optical Society of America. A retired Marine Corps Lieutenant, Mr. Hueners resides in Carlsbad, CA and has three sons.

Carl Hempel works at Palomar Technologies and a Chief Financial Officer at Palomar Technologies. He works or has worked as CFO/Controller at Software Products International.

Bruce Hueners began with Hughes Aircraft (now Palomar Technologies) in 1981 where he collaborated in the development of laser interferometric measurement, die attach and wire bond systems and processes. Through the years, Mr. Hueners has held 98% of the positions in the company including: Head of Worldwide Sales, VP of Marketing and COO. Prior to his career at Hughes/Palomar, he worked as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with the Semiconductor Products Department at General Electric. There he developed mechanized processes for high volume optoelectronics assembly. Mr. Hueners' extensive engineering knowledge includes microelectronic packaging and interconnects, microwave and RF, and optoelectronic applications. He has published more than 50 technical papers and serves on the editorial boards of several trade journals. Additionally, Mr. Hueners is the current Chairman of the San Diego World Trade Center, where he serves on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee. He has participated on many international trade panels, including those on USA-China business relations. Mr. Hueners received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Indiana University, and a Certificate from the Executive Program for Scientists & Engineers at UCSD. He is a member of IMAPS, SMTA, IEEE, and the Optical Society of America. A retired Marine Corps Lieutenant, Mr. Hueners resides in Carlsbad, CA and has three sons.