About Us

Since 1919, Zierick Manufacturing Corporation has been providing innovative solutions to the challenges posed by complex interconnection requirements. Today, we believe in an integrated approach to design for manufacture and assembly, working with our customers to determine the ideal product for their application. In this way, we can move more efficiently and economically from design concept to successful assembly. Through this collaborative process our engineers have developed many industry breakthroughs in durability, reliability, and efficiency.

The engineers at Zierick have developed:

  • A mounting design which improves PCB-to-terminal retention
  • A harsh environment IDC
  • An economical and reliable way to attach a discrete wire to a PCB
  • A mechanical hold-down that increases mounting integrity
  • Solder-wicking prevention technologies
  • A circuit board parallel stacking system
  • Repeatable and reliable receptacles
  • A board stuffing service for companies without high speed insertion equipment
  • Custom solutions

Besides pioneering the above technologies, Zierick also manufactures assembly equipment, interconnection hardware and taped terminals. In addition to our standard Board-to-Board and Wire-to-Board solutions, Zierick has provides custom stamping capability, setting the standard in both design leadership and quality tooling and stamping.

Flip through the images to see some Zierick History!

Meet Our Team

Gretchen Zierick

CEO

Gretchen's Grandfather founded Zierick Manufacturing Corporation in 1919, making Gretchen the third generation to own the company. She is active in the manufacturing community, engaging with the Council of Industry (COI), Precision Metal Association (PMA), and Women in Manufacturing (WiM).

Gretchen believes that the company’s team-based focus on engineering and process improvements will keep the company growing as new markets develop.

We enjoy the challenges of solving customer problems -- they usually lead us to ideas for new products. And we’re always looking for better ways to make the ones we already offer.
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John Huntley
President

John Huntley is President at Zierick Manufacturing Corp. in Mt Kisco, NY. As the company’s President, he oversees Zierick’s overall operational, marketing, and growth, strategy, as well as overseeing the leadership team in setting the company’s values, vision and culture.
A graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH, John has a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering as well as an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
John originally joined Zierick in July of 2017. Prior to Zierick he worked for STANLEY Engineered Fastening for twenty plus years in manufacturing and marketing roles.

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Erin Lynster
VP of Logistics

Erin conducts the flow through the factory from material acquisition to product fulfillment. She collaborates with the logistics team to ensure quality and timely delivery. She oversees production scheduling, inventory, the receipt and delivery of goods, and our quality department.
Erin joined Zierick in 2013 and has worked in our assembly and packaging departments. Her previous factory experience provides her with an understanding and appreciation of factory logistics and employee needs.
As part of the leadership team, she casts the company’s values, vision, and culture. Erin is a strong advocate for having more women in manufacturing.

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Patrick O'Callaghan
VP of Sales

Patrick is responsible for National and International Sales, a structure of Regional Sales Managers, Manufacturer’s Reps and Distribution in North America and an International Stocking Agent structure outside NA. All supported by a great Customer Service team in Mount Kisco.
A graduate of MTU in Ireland, Patrick has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering and joined Zierick in 1997 as an Application Engineer.
Patrick is passionate about Application Engineering and aligning specific application needs with product solutions and the innovation of new products.

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Joe Turcott
Vice President & CFO

As the company’s CFO, Joe oversees Zierick’s strategy and growth and works with the leadership team to set the company’s values, vision, and culture. He also plays a central role in employee services.
Joe’s passionate about supporting the Zierick workforce as well as managing the financial position of Zierick Manufacturing.
Joe joined Zierick in September of 2009. Prior to Zierick, he was Controller at The Week Magazine and Hachette Filipacchi Media.

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