has been working in the PVD industry for over 38 years, from engineering and operations to executive management. His cathodic arc source designs, developed while he was employed by Multi-Arc (IonBond), are still used around the world today. Gary founded Vergason Technology, Inc. (VTI) in 1986 and under his leadership the company has become a leading international supplier of innovative rapid-cycle PVD coating equipment and toll coating services. Gary has served as an SVC instructor, a member of the Board of Directors, served as President from 2016 to 2018 and chaired its first Topical Conference in 2009. He holds several patents in the PVD field and continues to influence this industry.