Jack Beattie joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and retired from the Navy Reserves 21 years later as a Chief Machine Repairman. Jack is well-educated in the mechanic field. He not only holds a journeyman machinery repairman card from the UAW, he has an Associates Degree from Macomb Community College and has been to various trade schools Including National Electrical Career (NEC) School, Vicker’s Hydraulic Training (Courses I & II) and Servo Valve Maintenance School. Jack worked for Bridgeport Machines for 21 years and prior to that worked for Foster Machinery, LTV Missile Plant and Chrysler Corporation. With his Navy experience, he has over 40 years of tool room equipment repair experience and is well-versed in the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic applications of all Bridgeport product lines. Jack is married and lives in Clay, Michigan. Jack is active in the US Navy Chief’s Club events. He is an avid reader and likes to cook and to play golf.

Mike Bennett got his start in Electronics as a Weather Equipment Technician in the Air Force. After the service, he continued his education at Northern Michigan University. While he still lived in northern Michigan, he worked as a TV Repairman. Then in 1973 he entered the corporate world in the field of Industrial Electronics. Mike worked for Bridgeport Machines for 18 years, but before that much of his experience was acquired through employment at the LTV Missile Plant, DeVlieg and Chrysler Corporation. At DB2 Mike specializes in electrical and electronic problems associated with the CNC machines in the Bridgeport product line. He is married and lives in Macomb, Michigan. In his free time, he likes to fish and to play golf.

Mike Dascenza worked for Bridgeport Machines for over 20 years. Prior to his Bridgeport experience, Mike was a certified auto mechanic. He has some college and has completed an electronics school program. Not only is Mike an excellent mechanic, he was the Service Manager at Bridgeport for several years and is very knowledgeable about replacement parts. In addition to handling routine service calls, he heads up our remanufacturing program, does most of the head rebuilding himself and takes great pride in his work. Mike is a family man and lives in Clawson, Michigan. Beside family events, Mike has an interest in muscle cars, NASCAR and snowmobiling.

Cheryl Furman – Office staff After trying to run all aspects of the business for a few years, we finally decided we should have an office staff. When you call our office, chances are good that Cheryl will answer. She comes to us from many years of experience running the Detroit Area coolant lab for Milacron and so has a pretty good working knowledge of the factory environment. Prior to that, her experience includes being the Assistant Human Resource Manager for Hostess Cake and a Loan Officer for Co-Op Services Credit Union. She has an Associates of Science Degree from Henry Ford Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Baker College. Cheryl lives in Clay with her husband and a houseful of pets.