Meet The Leadership Team
Microbest has a long history of successful leadership, dating back to the company’s founding. Corporate leadership has developed a company with a well-earned reputation for producing high-quality parts by implementing new efficiencies and upgrading production processes.
Michael Greenwald
Michael Greenwald stepped into the roles of President and CEO of Microbest in the summer of 2024. Prior to this, he served as General Manager at both the Barnes Aerospace East Granby and Windsor facilities, where he spearheaded major business transformation initiatives. Under his leadership, Barnes acquired MB Aerospace, implemented self-contained production lines, advanced lean manufacturing practices, and partnered with local schools on training programs. These efforts were instrumental in elevating Barnes' revenue to $180 million.
Earlier in his career, Michael was Vice President and General Manager at Connecticut Tool & Manufacturing. During his tenure, the company expanded from a $10 million operation to a $50 million enterprise. He played a pivotal role in decentralizing operations, overseeing facility expansions, and securing long-term agreements with major customers.
Michael also held key leadership positions at Birken Manufacturing and Pratt & Whitney. He holds a Master of Science in Management from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford.
Jeff Myer
Jeff Myer, Vice President of Quality, was initially hired in 1997 as an Engineering Technician. Jeff has contributed to improvement efforts across all areas of the business, including CNC Programming, Resource/Requirement Planning, Metrology and more. His expertise has been instrumental in many cross-functional initiatives throughout Microbest. He holds an AS in Mechanical Engineering and enjoys running and motorsports outside of work.
Shaun Phelan
Shaun Phelan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Microbest, has almost twenty-five years of Sales and Marketing experience, with the last 16 years spent exclusively in the shooting sports industry.
Before joining Microbest, Shaun was a senior executive at Orchid Advisors, a Technology and Compliance consultancy firm focused on the firearms industry. Shaun started his career in tight-tolerance manufacturing when he joined Smith & Wesson in 2006. Shaun held several leadership positions in manufacturing, information technology, and marketing.
Shaun holds a strong commitment to fostering collaborative relationships with customers. His leadership style promotes a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity, aligning with our core values at Microbest, Inc.
Shaun enjoys tinkering in his metal shop and spending time enjoying the outdoors.
Teresa Burdick
Teresa Burdick, Vice President of Human Resources, has been with Microbest since 1996. She started her career in the front office and attended night classes to obtain a degree in Business Administration. Throughout her time with Microbest, Teresa has worked to create an HR environment based on a quote from noted author Douglas Adams: “To give real advice, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” Teresa is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
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