DDM Novastar Leadership Team
Ed Cicutti - President and CEO
Ed is the company's president as well as current owner of Diversified Design &
Manufacturing,Inc. Prior to that Ed headed up manufacturing and operations for
Thermal Engineering Co.
Ed is responsible for all aspects of DDM Novastar's policies, objectives, and initiatives,
as well as the fiscal direction of the company. Ed maintains a 'hands-on' approach to
management and quality product delivery.
Barb Kirkpatrick - Vice President and General Manager
Barbara brings 25+ years of technology, sales and marketing experience with engineered
products. Her experience includes 5 years of customer business development with Eclipse
Combustion, and 20 years with Thermal Engineering as Sales and Marketing Administrator.
improved customer service. She oversees all finance, marketing, sales and administrative
functions.
John Malbouef - Vice President, World-Wide Sales
John Malboeuf heads up the company's sales as Vice President, World-Wide Sales, a
position he has served in since 1994. Formally the National Sales Manager at OK
Industries, Mr. Malboeuf has 25+ years of PCB and SMT OEM industry experience. He leads
the company's execution strategy for direct and indirect sales, channel development,
and customer service.
Robert Voigt - Operations and IT Manager
Robert Voigt is the company's Operations and IT Manager, serving in this position since
1999. Mr. Voigt joined APS Novastar in 1983 and is one of the founding operations
members of the company. Throughout his tenure with APS Novastar, the breadth of his
experience has covered a variety of increasing operational leadership responsibilities. Mr.
Voigt coordinates and leads the manufacturing of APS Novastar product and delivery of
services. He is in charge of the daily production operations and systems infrastructure for
the company.


