Management Team PACE has over 100 years of combined management experience in electronic components sourcing and contract manufacturing in Asia. This experience, among the deepest in the industry, translates directly into better service and lower prices for you…and for your customers. Pat Kehoe Founder and President Pat Kehoe has more than 40 years of experience in the electronics industry. He began his career as a representative for the PR Mallory Company in the early 1960’s, meeting the component needs of U.S. electronics manufacturers. His success earned him a promotion to East Coast Regional Manager in 1967. In 1969, Mr. Kehoe bought a warehouse in Upstate New York and founded PACE Electronics to provide his clients with a broader selection of quality components from a variety of sources at the lowest possible prices. Over the next two decades, Mr. Kehoe’s continuous search for the best component values in the world led him first to sources in Japan and Taiwan, and ultimately to China. He expanded PACE’s capabilities to include contract manufacturing so that he could offer his customers the added value of subassembly and turnkey production at low Asian prices. Today, thanks to Mr. Kehoe’s vision, search for value, and commitment to customer satisfaction, PACE is an international company with a manufacturing plant in China and clients around the world. Mr. Kehoe holds a Bachelor degree in psychology from Indiana University.  Peter Yang Managing Director, PACE Technologies Manufacturing Facility Mr. Yang has 25 years in the Asian electronics industry. He relationship with PACE began in 1980, when he partnered with Pat Kehoe to form Pace Taiwan. Since then, Mr. Yang has cultivated numerous relationships with Pacific Rim suppliers to provide PACE customers with high quality, low priced components and contract manufacturing. Mr. Yang was instrumental in establishing the PACE office in Hong Kong and the nearby PACE Technologies manufacturing plant. As Managing Director of the PACE Technologies plant, Mr. Yang is responsible for all aspects of plant management and day-to-day operations, including job scheduling, staffing, and quality control. Mr. Yang holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Taiwan National Chung Hsien University.  Imo Wang General Manager, PACE Technologies Manufacturing Facility Mr. Wang brings more than 25 years of engineering and management experience to his position as General Manager of the PACE Technologies plant in China. Before joining Pace, Mr. Wang was Senior Manager of Quality Assurance at United Microelectronics Ltd. in Taiwan, where he improved the efficiency of business processes and quality systems. He was previously Production and Quality Manager for the Taiwanese firm of Targetek Technology, which builds computer motherboards. Mr. Wang holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electronics Engineering from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.  Alan Zimmer Chief Financial Officer Mr. Zimmer handles all matters related to PACE corporate finances. He prepares fiscal budgets and internal financial statements, negotiates bank financing, establishes customer credit limits, and oversees the daily activities of the PACE accounting department. In addition, Mr. Zimmer is responsible for negotiating vendor contracts that result in the best possible terms for PACE customers. Before joining PACE in 2001, Mr. Zimmer was controller for a small electronics contract manufacturer. Mr. Zimmer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Rochester Institute of Technology.  Sales Support & Customer Service  PACE maintains dedicated Sales Support & Customer Service teams in both the New York and California offices. With nearly 40 years of combined experience at PACE, these seasoned professionals know how to leverage vendor value on your behalf and deliver the results you expect. They interact daily with customers, vendors, and our PACE offices in China to track project status, resolve any issues that arise, and make sure products ship on time. Additional services include ongoing competitive price monitoring of vendor products and services, and buffer inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels for our customers. By representing your interests and managing the daily details of your project, our Sales Support & Customer Service experts ensure that your experience with PACE will exceed your expectations.