Our Team

Management Team

Chris Scorse

President - CEO
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Chris is the President and CEO for Circuit Check, and is responsible for the strategic leadership for the company. He brings more than 25 years of professional experience including sales process development, channel management strategies, various methodologies for large account and key opportunity management, and data driven marketing.
Prior to joining Circuit Check in 2017, Chris held various sales leadership roles in the Test and Measurement industry and also served on active duty in the United States Naval Submarine Force before transferring to the Naval Reserves.
Chris has his Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University and MBA from the University of Phoenix. Chris stays busy outside of the office by training for triathlons and is a 4-time Ironman finisher. He claims all of this training is necessary to keep up with his 14 grandchildren.
Terry Haider

Chief Financial Officer
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Joel Avrunin

Chief Commercial Officer
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As Chief Commercial Officer, Joel leads commercial strategy, championing both product innovation and worldwide sales and marketing to introduce innovative technologies to Circuit Check’s customers.
Joel brings 25 years of experience in technology leadership. Most recently, as VP of the Environmental business at Picarro, he doubled the hardware business and created a new team to meet regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturing. Prior to that, Joel held commercial leadership roles at Tektronix, focusing on mil/aero, automotive, and cloud computing.
Joel holds a degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Baltimore. Outside of work, Joel enjoys traveling to new places, hiking, and geology. He always brings his running shoes, using them as a way to discover and connect with the cities he visits.
Ron Stowell

Chief Operating Officer
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As Chief Operating Officer, Ron is responsible for all Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management for sites in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Asia. Ron brings to his role extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational development, customer relations and operations management. Prior to joining the company, Ron served in a variety of leadership positions in the Banking and Defense & Aerospace sectors. Ron holds a BA in Finance and an MBA both from the University of St. Thomas. Ron’s free time interests include spending time with his family and friends at his cabin in norther Minnesota, golfing and fishing.
Barb Christensen

Human Resources Manager
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Barb is Circuit Check’s Human Resources Manager and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP) and a Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP). Barb’s career spans 20+ years in a wide array of HR functions such as EEO Compliance; Recruiting; Succession Planning; Classification and Compensation; Benefits; Labor Relations; Change Management; Training and Development; and Wellness and Safety. She earned her MBA through Hamline University with a concentration on conflict resolution. Barb has a passion for engaging and developing others with new and creative ways to help the organization realize strategic initiatives. On a personal note, she has lived in MN her entire life and enjoys exploring new places with her husband and friends. She spends her summer weekends boating on the St. Croix with occasional trips to CO and FL to visit family.