Our Team Leaders

		President Berl Stein has been involved in precision electroforming since 1989 and plating since 1977. A Chemical Engineer by education, Berl is always ready to share his expertise - he has to his name one patent and numerous technical papers. Berl often presents talks at conferences and training seminars. In his free time, Berl plays table tennis, rides scooters and snaps digital pictures. If you have electroforming or plating-related questions, you may reach Berl at extension 2202 or E-mail him .
		Vice President With a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology and 15 years of hands-on tool and die making experience, Richard Kraynik leads NiCoForm's bellows design and electroforming efforts. When not at work, Richard spends time with his wife and their young daughter, plays volleyball and enjoys golf. Rich can be reached at extension 2203. E-mail Richard at .
		Mechanical Engineer Joe Jachlewski has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from SUNY Fredonia and a Master of Engineering-Mechanical with concentration in Technology Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology.  He came to NiCoForm in June of 2005.  Mainly responsible for the design and production of catheter tip forming dies, Joe is also involved in net shape electroforming for aerospace applications. In his free time, Joe plays volleyball and golf (what is it about those RIT graduates?) and occasionally dazzles us with his culinary art. Joe's extension is 2206. E-mail Joe at .
		Mechanical Engineer John Contino holds degrees in physics, engineering and education, and has 5 years of electroforming experience. He brings a variety of skills to the team, providing engineering support for electroforming and managing daily production. When not playing music with friends, John is spending time with his wife and two daughters. John's extension is 2207. E-mail John at .
		Office Manager Relying on her degrees in Accounting, Business Management and Economics, as well as extensive practical experience, Diane Cotton has been keeping our accounting, personnel and general office files and operations in perfect order since 2004. Diane spends her free time with family and friends. She volunteers for her favorite charity which supports families in crisis and is an active member of her church. Diane's extension is 2201. E-mail Diane at .