Andreas Lautemann joined SICK in 2008 as a Production Engineer and now serves as the Chief Technology Officer for SICK Product & Competence Center Americas, reporting to Dr. Niels Syassen, a member of the SICK AG Executive Board. In his current role, Andreas is a member of the SICK North America Management Board, overseeing R&D and Functional Safety, including all engineering functions, safety standards, competence, and Product Lifecycle Management Services. Additionally, he handles product management responsibilities.
Before assuming his current position at SICK, Andreas held the roles of Team Manager for Process Design and Team Manager for Continuous and Customized Engineering. Most recently, he served as the head of the BU R&D Motor Feedback Systems in the Business Cluster Sensing Efficiency for the last seven years.
Andreas attended the University of Hochschule Konstanz in Germany, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His technology and leadership skills, combined with a customer-centric mindset and a Business Cluster perspective, contribute significantly to his role within SICK Product & Competence Center Americas.
Christian Weisenahl joined the US subsidiary of SICK in January 2023. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the US and Canadian Subsidiaries of SICK, where he currently oversees Finance & Controlling, HR, Service, Purchasing, Order Processing, IT, e-Business, Management Systems, and Facility Management. Christian reports to Jan Eberhardt, a member of the SICK AG Executive Board.
Prior to his current role, Christian gained territory management experience throughout Europe. He headed the European sales office in Munich, Germany, at Two Technologies, Inc., before assuming the responsibilities of Finance, Controlling & Internal Services for SICK’s German Sales & Service Unit from 2007 to 2017.
Christian graduated from the University of Cologne, Germany, with a degree in Business Administration.
Dave Szczepanski joined SICK in November 2012. He currently serves as the President of Execution and is a member of the SICK North America Management Board, responsible for Service, Project Execution, and Customer Care. Additionally, he holds the position of Chairperson for SICK Product & Competence Center Americas. Dave reports to Feng Jiao, a member of the SICK AG Executive Board.
Before assuming his current role, Dave served as the Head of Logistics Automation, where he played a pivotal role in building up sales and marketing efforts in that domain. He also called the SICK offices in Germany home for a time, gaining valuable intercultural experience.
Dave holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management from Kettering University. With over 20 years of experience in systems execution, project management, and sales, he brings a wealth of expertise to his current position.
Elise Furlan joined SICK in 2014 as an attorney, becoming the first attorney outside Germany to join the SICK group. She currently serves as the Chief Legal and People Officer for North America and SICK Product & Competence Center Americas, for which she also holds the position of President. Elise is a member of the joint SICK North America Management Board, where she oversees Human Resources, Compliance, People Development, and Legal operations across North America and, in some cases, all of the Americas.
Before assuming her current role, Elise served as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Americas and Asia, as well as the General Counsel for North America. In these capacities, she established international relationships and developed a world-class Legal Department.
Elise holds an Economics and Political Science degree with a concentration in International Relations from Carleton College. She earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota and studied finance and accounting at Harvard. Her strong global perspective was shaped by her studies abroad at the University of Cambridge and the American University of Beirut.
Randy Ross joined SICK in 2008 as Supply Chain Manager. Currently, Randy serves as Vice President of the Regional Fulfillment Center, and in this capacity, he is a member of the SICK North America Management Board for SICK Product & Competence Center Americas, reporting directly to Ulrike Kahle-Roth, a member of the SICK AG Executive Board.
Before assuming his current position, Randy held the role of Supply Chain Director. In that role, he provided direct leadership in areas such as Inventory Management, Distribution, and Transportation.
Randy’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Winona State University. His expertise in supply chain solutions, inventory management, and achieving bottom-line results significantly contributes to his role within SICK Product & Competence Center Americas.
Ron Jubis joined SICK in 2015. He currently serves as President of Sales and Chairman for Sales and Service for SICK North America, reporting to Feng Jiao, a member of the SICK AG Executive Board. Ron's responsibilities span Sales, Market Product Management, Marketing, and Consulting & Digital Solutions operations across North America. Before this role, Ron pioneered the Consulting & Digital Solutions team in North America--the first of its kind within the global SICK Group--and expanded its reach across borders, assisting customers on their digital transformation journey. Additionally, Ron has led the largest global key account team within the SICK Group, resulting in the world's largest direct and indirect account business for SICK.
Ron studied abroad at the Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences in Esslingen, Germany. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a concentration in Automotive Design & Analysis from Kettering University.