The Interface

Episode 029: Jon Prouty

A conversation with Jon Prouty, Business Development Director for the Amphenol Commercial Air Group. Jon is based out of Phoenix, AZ and has been with Amphenol since 2014. We talk about how his curious, inquisitive mind, and his mechanical engineering interests, formed at a young age when he began tinkering with cars in high school. We talk about his appreciation for the history of aviation and how being a part of it now is the coolest job in the world. We talk about the joys of crawling around in an aircraft underdevelopment to see how he can help with the next great connector design. And we talk about the future of air transport and the challenges that will bring. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 028: Neal Wobbe

A conversation with Neal Wobbe, Senior Human Resources Generalist for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Neal has been with Amphenol since 2014 and has spearheaded a number of HR projects in his time. We talk about his time at college as a business major trying to do business things, but finding human resources in the process. We talk about wearing many hats when working in HR and how oftentimes he's as much a therapist as anything else. We talk about the vast differences between working for a major defense contractor and working for Amphenol. And we talk about the constant desire to take on new challenges and find ways to better our work environment. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 027: Alan Spencer

A conversation with Alan Spencer, Global Business Development Director for Amphenol Procom, based in Denmark and the UK. Alan has been a part of Amphenol for 10 years and has worked in the antenna industry for over 30 years. We talk about the history of Amphenol Procom and how three unique companies combined into one. We talk about the vast antenna product portfolio of Procom. We talk about pushing the technology envelope with new custom designs so they're not just a "me too" company and we talk about the evolution of antennas in his time and how he sees the technology progressing in the near future. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 026: Dale Albert

A conversation with Dale Albert, Director of Strategic Accounts for Amphenol Military and Aerospace Operations. Dale has been with Amphenol for over 20 years in a variety of sales and business development roles. We talk about his experience of living in Puerto Rico as a young boy and how that shaped him. We talk about our annual sales meeting and why it's so important for our teams to network and get to know each other. We talk about looking at sales people as the quarterbacks of the company. We talk about his current role and the time in college where a screenplay he wrote got made into a short film. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 025: Dee Fuller

A conversation with Dee Fuller, Director of Distribution for the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Dee has been with Amphenol for 43 years and has had jobs in almost every area of the business throughout her career. We talk about her seven years running machines on the factory floor and how much she learned from that time. We talk about her journey through various roles in sales and marketing before finally finding a home in distribution. We also talk about her taking a leap of faith to join the brand new industrial team 20 years ago and we discuss how building and maintaining relationships is the single biggest reason for her long, successful career. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 024: PJ Lantin

A conversation with PJ Lantin, Group Controller for the Amphenol Military & Aerospace Group.  PJ has been with Amphenol since 2015. We discuss his role as a controller and why it's so important to the success of the company.  We also talk about his brief foray into Belgian politics, including an all-night session with the Prime Minister on corporate tax reform -- that included a break for French fries and beer. We talk about working together with different countries and cultural norms in his current role, we talk about his excitement for the future of AMAO, and he tells me about the joys of exploring the NYC subway system with his 4-year-old son.  This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 023: Ryan Fisher

A conversation with Ryan Fisher, General Manager of Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Ryan’s been with Amphenol close to 15 years and has worked in numerous roles before becoming a General Manager. We talk about the recent expansions for Amphenol Aerospace in both Nogales, Mexico and Mesa, AZ. We discuss how much he learned becoming a GM for the first time at Amphenol Alden, then moving back to Amphenol Aerospace to assume the role there. We talk about why he thinks his degree in political science has helped him in his role and we talk about his beloved Buffalo Bills chances to win the AFC East this year. This is The Interface.

NOTE: New episodes will begin again on Friday, January 3, 2020. Happy Holidays to All.

Hosted by Chris Cappello.  Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 022: Remembering Mike Brewster

Remembering Mike Brewster, Business Development Director for Times Microwave Systems, who passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 61. Mike was the featured guest on Episode 14 and it’s worth hearing again how passionate and knowledgeable Mike was about his work in the RF and microwave industries and how passionate he was to work for Amphenol.  He will be missed greatly. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 021: Richard Jacobs

A conversation with Richard Jacobs, retired Director of Distribution for the Amphenol Corporation. Richard retired in 2018 after working for Amphenol for over 25 years, but he's spent a lifetime of working in the electronics industry going all the way back to his family's business when he was a young boy. We talk about his affinity for city life and his culture shock when working in rural upstate New York, we talk about his leading role in helping to grow Amphenol's distribution network, we talk about his current training to be a life coach in his post-retirement years, and I make him humor me with tales of his days hanging out at Studio 54 in New York City in the late 1970’s. This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/

Episode 020: Fred Farahani

A conversation with Fred Farahani, General Manager of Amphenol Nexus Technologies in Stamford, CT.  Fred has been with Amphenol since 2008 when Nexus Inc. was acquired by Amphenol.  We talk about the history of Nexus, from its origins in 1961 all the way up to the latest developments.  We also talk about Fred’s odyssey of emigrating to the US from Iran in 1979, we talk about his initial feelings when Amphenol acquired Nexus and how those feelings changed very quickly, we talk about his fire to strive for greatness still burning bright, and we talk about surpassing his wildest imagination for what was possible in life.  This is The Interface.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/