George often says he began working at Becon the day he was born. As the son of Becon's founder, he grew up immersed in the business — spending his childhood in the shop, sweeping floors, organizing materials, running small errands, and learning firsthand what it takes to build complex industrial equipment. Those early experiences instilled in him a deep respect for craftsmanship, discipline, and the people who make manufacturing possible.
Throughout high school and college, George continued working in the business, gaining practical, hands-on exposure to every facet of operations. Over the course of his career, he has held nearly every role at Becon — from janitor and machine operator to designer/engineer, Quality Control Manager, project oversight, and general management. This ground-up progression has given him a rare, end-to-end understanding of Becon's technical processes, customer expectations, cost structures, and operational constraints.
George received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1990. His formal engineering education strengthened the practical knowledge he had developed on the shop floor, equipping him with the analytical rigor to lead increasingly complex projects across power generation, industrial systems, and specialized engineered solutions.
Today, as CEO of Becon Incorporated in Bloomfield, Connecticut, George leads the organization with a balanced perspective — honoring the company's legacy while positioning it for long-term growth and generational sustainability. His leadership philosophy is grounded in operational excellence, customer commitment, and disciplined execution. Having personally performed the work at nearly every level of the organization, he brings credibility, technical depth, and operational empathy to his role.
Under his leadership, Becon continues to expand its capabilities, invest in its workforce, and strengthen partnerships across critical infrastructure and energy sectors — ensuring the company remains resilient, competitive, and prepared for the future.
Andrew (Andy) serves as Chief Financial Officer of Becon Incorporated, bringing more than two decades of experience driving Continuous Improvement, operational excellence, and enterprise transformation across manufacturing, industrial, energy, and insurance sectors. As CFO, he integrates financial strategy with Lean operating systems to strengthen profitability, cash flow discipline, capital allocation, and long-term enterprise value.
Throughout his career, Andy has held senior leadership roles at major organizations including Caterpillar Inc., Bonnell Aluminum, Wabash National, Liberty Mutual, and Monsanto. Most recently, he led enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives at Liberty Utilities, delivering large-scale efficiency improvements, margin expansion, and strategic transformation aligned to financial and customer performance objectives.
Andy specializes in aligning financial governance with operational execution. His leadership approach integrates Lean systems, disciplined problem-solving, performance management frameworks, and capital stewardship. He has consistently improved cost structures, strengthened forecasting accuracy, enhanced working capital performance, and increased stakeholder confidence through transparent financial reporting and structured accountability systems.
He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Technology from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Andy is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, holds advanced Lean Practitioner certifications from Purdue University, and maintains Organizational Training and Design Development certification from Kent State University.
As CFO, Andy focuses on building an integrated financial operating model that supports Becon's strategic growth, operational discipline, and long-term generational sustainability.
Sovann serves as Chief Operations Officer of Becon Incorporated, bringing a career built from hands-on craftsmanship to executive operational leadership. His professional journey reflects disciplined progression, technical depth, and a sustained commitment to manufacturing excellence.
A graduate of a technical high school, Sovann entered the workforce with a strong foundation in applied trades and a clear desire to work with his hands. He began his career at Becon as a Welder/Fabricator, where he developed practical expertise in fabrication processes, welding standards, and quality workmanship. Through consistent performance and technical competence, he advanced into various Quality Control roles, strengthening his understanding of inspection protocols, compliance standards, and customer specifications.
Sovann continued progressing through production management and ultimately into the role of Director of Manufacturing, where he oversaw shop operations, workforce coordination, schedule execution, and manufacturing efficiency. His leadership style remained grounded in the floor-level realities of production — maintaining credibility with tradespeople while driving accountability and performance.
He was promoted to Assistant Vice President, further expanding his responsibility for operational alignment, cost control, throughput optimization, and cross-functional execution. In 2024, Sovann was promoted to Chief Operations Officer, assuming enterprise-wide oversight of operations, production strategy, manufacturing performance, and operational scalability.
Sovann holds multiple technical qualifications, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level 1 and Level 2 certifications. These credentials reflect his deep understanding of quality standards and inspection methodologies critical to Becon's industrial and engineered equipment applications.
As COO, Sovann focuses on operational discipline, workforce development, safety, and scalable manufacturing systems — ensuring Becon's production capabilities align with strategic growth objectives while maintaining the craftsmanship and quality standards that define the company's reputation.
Matt serves as Chief Technology Officer of Becon Incorporated, bringing four decades of engineering leadership and technical innovation to the organization. Since joining Becon in 1985, Matt has played a central role in shaping the company's engineering standards, product capabilities, and technical direction.
Matt began his career at Becon as a Design Engineer, where he quickly established a reputation for technical rigor, practical problem-solving, and customer-focused design. Over the years, he advanced through roles of increasing responsibility within engineering and technical leadership.
His progression through the organization provided him with deep institutional knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of Becon's product portfolio, customer applications, and manufacturing integration.
In 2015, Matt was promoted to Vice President, recognizing his leadership in engineering execution, product development, and cross-functional collaboration. In his current role as Chief Technology Officer, he oversees engineering strategy, design standards, technical innovation, and product lifecycle management. He ensures that Becon's engineered solutions meet demanding industry specifications while remaining cost-effective, manufacturable, and aligned with customer performance requirements.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University). His technical foundation, combined with decades of applied engineering experience, enables him to guide complex projects from concept through final delivery.
His professional philosophy reflects his longstanding commitment to customers:
“My focus at Becon is to provide high quality, creative, cost-effective solutions to customer requirements.”
Through disciplined engineering practices and continuous technical advancement, Matt ensures Becon remains a trusted provider of specialized industrial equipment and engineered systems.
Carla serves as Chief People Officer of Becon Incorporated, bringing two decades of experience within the organization and a unique perspective shaped by both technical and organizational leadership roles. Her career reflects a steady progression from technical contributor to executive steward of Becon's workforce strategy and culture.
Carla began her career at Becon in drafting, where she developed a detailed understanding of engineering documentation, design workflows, and cross-functional coordination between engineering and manufacturing. Her early experience in a technical role provided her with direct exposure to the operational realities of the business and the importance of precision, collaboration, and ccountability.
Over the past 20 years, Carla has expanded her responsibilities across the organization, gaining broad exposure to administrative leadership, organizational development, and internal systems coordination. Her ability to bridge technical teams and leadership functions positioned her to take on increasing responsibility in shaping Becon's internal structure and people strategy.
As Chief People Officer, Carla leads human resources strategy, workforce development, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational culture initiatives. She is responsible for aligning Becon's people systems with its long-term growth objectives — ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains the skilled workforce required to support its expanding capabilities.
Carla's leadership emphasizes employee engagement, accountability, structured development pathways, and cultural continuity. With a deep understanding of Becon's history and operational foundation, she plays a central role in building a strong, scalable organizational framework that supports both current performance and future generational stability.
Maria serves as Advisory Consultant to Becon Incorporated, providing strategic financial guidance and institutional insight shaped by decades of involvement in the family business. Alongside her brother, George, Maria grew up immersed in Becon's operations, gaining early exposure to the company's culture, customers, and financial structure.
Beginning with a summer position in the mid-1980s, Maria progressed through various administrative and financial roles within the organization. Over time, she developed deep expertise in financial oversight, internal controls, and cash management processes. In 2015, she assumed the role of Treasurer, where she oversaw Becon's financial administration, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial record integrity.
Maria earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1989 from Boston University. Her academic background, combined with long-standing operational familiarity, positioned her as a trusted financial steward during critical stages of Becon's development.
In her current role as Advisory Consultant, Maria provides strategic counsel on financial governance, historical continuity, and long-term fiscal sustainability. She supports executive leadership with perspective grounded in institutional knowledge while helping ensure that financial practices remain disciplined, transparent, and aligned with Becon's generational objectives.
David brings more than 45 years of manufacturing leadership experience spanning the production of complex industrial equipment across multiple sectors. His career reflects deep operational expertise, commercial acumen, and a sustained commitment to organizational performance.
David joined Becon more than 40 years ago, beginning as a Group Leader in the Manufacturing Department. From the outset, he demonstrated strong technical command, work ethic, and leadership capability. Over the decades, he earned successive promotions into roles of increasing responsibility across production management, purchasing, and sales. This cross-functional progression provided him with a comprehensive understanding of Becon's operational workflows, supplier networks, cost structures, and customer expectations.
His leadership has consistently centered on disciplined execution, schedule adherence, margin management, and customer responsiveness. Having worked across both the operational and commercial sides of the business, David developed a balanced perspective that connects shop-floor performance with revenue growth and market positioning.
In 2014, David assumed the role of President. In this capacity, he has overseen manufacturing operations, strategic planning, and organizational alignment, ensuring Becon remains competitive in demanding industrial markets.
In 2024, David expanded his responsibilities to spearhead a new strategic direction for Becon by heading up Business Development. In this role, he has focused on market expansion, strategic partnerships, and positioning the company for long-term growth in emerging sectors. His leadership in business development reflects a forward-looking approach — leveraging Becon's engineering and fabrication strengths while opening new channels for revenue and diversification.
With over four decades at Becon, David provides institutional knowledge, operational stability, and strategic insight — serving as a key driver in the company's continued evolution and growth.
Candido (Candi) serves as Plant Manager of Becon Incorporated, bringing 25 years of hands-on manufacturing experience and operational leadership to the organization. His career reflects steady advancement built on technical skill, reliability, and deep shop-floor credibility.
Candi began his career at Becon as an Electrician, where he developed strong expertise in electrical systems, control integration, troubleshooting, and field-level execution. His early work required precision, safety discipline, and coordination with fabrication and engineering teams — forming the foundation for his broader operational perspective.
Through consistent performance and demonstrated leadership, Candi advanced into roles of increasing responsibility within production. Over the years, he gained comprehensive exposure to scheduling, workforce coordination, installation sequencing, and cross-functional collaboration between electrical, mechanical, and fabrication teams. His ability to maintain production flow while upholding quality and safety standards positioned him for leadership within manufacturing operations.
As Plant Manager, Candi oversees daily shop operations, production scheduling, labor allocation, and throughput performance. He is responsible for ensuring projects move efficiently from fabrication through assembly and final integration while meeting delivery commitments and quality specifications.
Candi's leadership style is grounded in practical experience and direct engagement with the workforce. Having risen through the ranks from a skilled trade position, he brings credibility, operational insight, and a strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and on-time execution — supporting Becon's continued growth and operational reliability.
Michael serves as Purchasing Manager of Becon Incorporated, bringing seven years of progressive cross-functional experience within the organization. His career path reflects strong technical aptitude, analytical capability, and a disciplined approach to cost management and supplier coordination.
Michael began his tenure at Becon as an Engineering Assistant, where he supported design documentation, technical revisions, and engineering coordination efforts. This role provided foundational exposure to product specifications, material requirements, and the technical standards that drive Becon's engineered solutions.
He subsequently transitioned into Quality Assurance, strengthening his understanding of inspection standards, compliance requirements, and customer specifications. His time in QA reinforced the critical connection between supplier performance, material quality, and overall project execution./p>
Michael then moved into Project Management, where he gained direct experience in schedule control, cross-functional coordination, customer communication, and cost tracking. This role broadened his operational perspective and deepened his understanding of how procurement decisions impact project timelines and financial outcomes.
Building on this experience, Michael advanced into quoting and purchasing, where he developed expertise in vendor negotiations, cost analysis, bid support, and material sourcing strategies. His ability to align engineering requirements with commercial considerations led to his promotion to Purchasing Manager.
In his current role, Michael oversees procurement strategy, supplier relationships, cost control, and material planning. He focuses on ensuring competitive pricing, reliable vendor performance, and alignment between purchasing decisions and Becon's operational and financial objectives. His cross-functional background enables him to connect engineering, quality, and project management priorities with disciplined procurement execution.
Vincent serves as Quality Manager of Becon Incorporated, bringing extensive international experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality) leadership across oil and gas, manufacturing, defense, and government sectors. With more than two decades of progressive responsibility, Vincent has led complex quality programs supporting pipelines, pressure vessels, offshore platforms, flow stations, and other mission-critical industrial infrastructure.
Vincent joined Becon in 2025 as Quality Manager, where he oversees the company's Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory compliance, internal and supplier audits, inspection protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives. He leads the development and maintenance of project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring alignment with customer specifications and internationally recognized standards.
He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 through the International Register of Certificated Auditors and holds multiple ASNT SN-TC-1A Level II certifications, including Ultrasonic Testing (Shear Wave), Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Visual Testing (VT), and Level I certification in Ultrasonic Testing (Longitudinal Wave). His technical credentials reflect deep competency in nondestructive examination (NDE), inspection validation, audit execution, and root cause analysis.
Prior to joining Becon, Vincent served as Quality Manager at Mark's Machine Co., Inc., where he developed and implemented the company's Quality Management System and led ISO 9001 certification efforts. He later held the role of HSEQ Manager at American Packing and Gasket, achieving ISO 9001:2015 recertification and strengthening compliance with international HSEQ standards. He also worked as a Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer with Pentair Valves & Controls, conducting supplier audits, managing nonconformance reports (NCRs), and leading corrective action initiatives.
Vincent has additional defense-sector experience, having served as a Quality Consultant supporting military and government programs through Armtec Defense Technologies, contributing to audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and documentation controls aligned with defense requirements. He also worked as a Quality Engineering Specialist with General Dynamics Electric Boat, supporting quality engineering functions within a highly regulated naval defense environment. These roles strengthened his expertise in traceability, configuration control, and compliance with stringent government and military standards.
Vincent holds a PhD in Management of Engineering & Technology with a major in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Environmental Management Technology, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a double major in Industrial Health & Safety. His academic and professional background enables him to integrate technical inspection discipline with strategic quality systems development.
At Becon, Vincent focuses on strengthening quality culture, enhancing audit readiness, advancing process control, and embedding continuous improvement methodologies — ensuring that quality performance supports operational excellence and sustainable growth.