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February 6, 2025

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Heat Treat Today is privileged to oversee the 40 Under 40 recognition awards highlighting a group of rising young leaders in the North American heat treat industry every year. The Class of 2024 is a high-achieving, motivated, and heartfelt group of significant contributors to the heat treat market. Here are two highlights from this year’s class.  

During Jeff Myers’ five years of dedicated service in the heat treating business at Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and technical expertise. Earning an associate’s degree in Specialized Technology from Triangle Tech, he has advanced from an electrician to a field service technician, supported customer service activities, and now excels as an electrical supervisor in St. Marys, PA. His prior work history includes roles as an operator mechanic and electronic electrician, which has provided a solid foundation for his current responsibilities. Jeff's leadership skills were particularly evident when Gasbarre was consolidating all furnace equipment manufacturing into their St. Marys location. With his expertise, he manages Gasbarre’s ISO 17025 calibration certification and oversees the runoff of equipment prior to shipment, ensuring systems meet stringent client specifications. His commitment to doing things right the first time and his eagerness to master new equipment and processes reflect his dedication to providing the best products for clients. His journey through various roles and his pursuit of excellence make him an outstanding leader deserving of this recognition. Read more about Jeff here.

Olivia Ivone Pánuco Valdés has a great knowledge in the area of heat treatment — specifically in LPC and high quench process, carbonitriding, and nitriding — from her over twelve years in the industry. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the heat treat capabilities at numerous companies, such as MAHLE, ALD, and her current employer, General Motors. Her work has focused on the heat treatment of gears, and during her career, she has supported the development of recipes, processes, distortion control, and quality for various gear processes. She is always ready to give direction or support with CQI-9 requirements and LPC process for all GM Mexico plants. At GM, Ivone leads the heat treatment area, from the installation of machines for module 1 to the development and validation of the thermal cycle of each part that is manufactured. She demonstrates her ability to solve problems and offer ideas for improvement, constantly helping her team to achieve the results that were set from the beginning. Leading treatment teams to ramp up production has always been one of her most remarkable skills; she pushes everyone to meet the goals as a team and always seems to bring the right solution to the table. Read more about Ivone here.

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