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COVID 19 IMPACT
Linda and her son, Ryan Obermeier, have been working at
Quality EDM for over a year. Linda serves as their Offi ce
When asked about COVID 19 and how it may have im-
Manager and Head of Human Resources, while Ryan Is
pacted his business, Mike responded with, “This was the
becoming a Journeyman EDM and Mill Operator.
next challenge that hit everyone hard with forced shut-
Continuing to grow, several Haas VMC’s have been added
downs and no air travel. We were lucky in a way, because
to their EDM arsenal. “The addition of the VMC’s steps
we were deemed an “Essential Service” by important
government suppliers. SpaceX and Parker Hannifi n sent
complete and make complex fi xtures to support our
us letters stating we needed to keep working on their
EDM operations. Our Milling Department is headed by
projects, indemnifying us from any COVID restrictions, so up our game as we can now machine production parts
this part of our business continued.” Jeremy Ontatje, a master Mill and Wire Operator. We have
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been very blessed to have been around for 30 years and
When asked, “How did COVID affect your shop fl oor?” His
to have done some very cool projects such as the Mars
answer was, “As far as any health effects, we were lucky
Rover, SpaceX Dragon rockets and others.”
and COVID never swept through the shop like others I
heard about. The bad thing was no air travel meant no
need for aircraft parts. The good thing was, once people
“IT’S REWARDING”
started fl ying again, there was double the demand for
“The great thing about our industry is when you go about
everything aircraft and fast.” Yes, a good thing.
your day and you see a variety of things you had a part
in making – whether it’s aerospace, medical, dental or
aircraft – we can say, 'Hey I made that!'”
He goes on to say, “None of this would be possible
without the loyalty of our team. We appreciate an average
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employee tenure of over 10 years and probably have too
many 20-year people to list.”

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A FAMILY AFFAIR
So, what is this incredible engine that drives this enter-
prise? Where does all this horsepower come from?
While not based upon blood relationships, most would
call a 30-year successful business relationship a “family.”
Just consider; Sammy, Diana and Mike (shown here),
have spent the last 30 years working together every day
and perhaps with more time spent with each other than
with their own families.
Mike Gervais closed our interview with an optimistic,
This is a testimonial onto itself and this includes their Here is part of the Quality EDM team.
“We have a great crew and have added some great new
night shift foreman, Man Tran, who has served 25 years employees in recent years and we are excited to see
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on their team.
what’s next.”
Witness Mike Gervais’ humble testimonial to Quality
EDM’s longevity and success; “None of Quality EDM’s
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success would be possible if it was not for the support
of everyone here and their steadfast loyalty. Many of our
EDM Today is confi dent good things will continue at
employees have been here over 20 years and Diana and
Quality EDM. The combination of the latest equipment,
Sammy have been here from the start – over 30 years.”
the diversity of their market segments, their employee
acumen and loyalty, and their long personal relationships
MORE FAMILY
the EDM Today Top Shop award.
As if the Quality EDM family couldn’t get any better, in
May of 2021, Mike married his wife, Linda, in a fairytale makes Quality EDM, Inc. a more than worthy recipient of
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wedding on the beach in Cabo San Lucas. Their relation-
ship is not only romantic, but strategic as well as both
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