Perry Howell
President / CEO
Perry has worked in design engineering and management for over 28 years. His specialties include hardware design of all types and embedded software for both application and signal processing products. Perry has extensive knowledge of worldwide compliance standards as well as design for manufacturing. Perry is President of CSS, managing day to day business activities. Perry has both a Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
ENGINEERING
Bob D.
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Bob's goal is to take a private trip to space, but there's a bit of a financial issue with that right now. Elon Musk will not return his phone calls which is frustrating.
Fun Fact: Bob's toaster has a digital display.
Spencer K.
Senior Mechanical Designer
Spencer enjoys hanging with his wife and three children, laughing and being merry. And we won't forget to mention he enjoys trying to scare his co-workers throughout the office.
Fun Fact: Ford Rangers can be short distance airplanes.
Matt L.
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Matt enjoys games... video games, computer games, board games and card games.
Fun Fact: Matt might be the first to say "that's a software issue".
Sam C.
Hardware Design Engineer
Sam likes playing board games, painting miniatures, and doing modular origami.
Fun Fact: Sam played the french horn in the UNL marching band for two years.
Engineering Interns:
Leo P.
Mechanical Design Engineer(Intern)
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Hang out with friends, read books, and watch movies.
Random Fact...
I have two cats and three dogs. I love my cat Pickles more than the world.
I'm 6'4"
Brett W.
What do you like to do when you are not working?
I like to lift and write music in my free time.
Most likely to....
Know a completely useless fact about a completely random subject.
Noah P.
Software Engineering Manager
I enjoy playing video games, trap shooting, and playing my guitar.
Fun Fact: I can play 5 musical Instruments
Daniel S.
Software Design Engineer
What do you like to do when you are not working?
Write music, hang out with friends, work on passion projects and play video games.
Most likely to: Get lost on Wikipedia
Favorite Hash tag or Saying:
Nearly anything is possible with enough determination.
Random Fact:
I know three languages.
Vega C.
Software Design Engineer
Fun Facts:
In my off time I like to make music!
Favorite hashtag or saying: sudo rm -rf /
Rustin H.
Software Design Engineer
Enjoys hanging out with Family and Friends. Creating mods for games, learn new technologies and skills.
Fun Fact: The Xeon E3 1231 V3 CPU is compatible with LGA 1150 Motherboards and a superior deal compared to the i5 4670k and i7 4790k! (let's just take his word for it!!!)
Hung B.
Software Design Engineer
Most likely to....
Watch Joe Rogan podcast and fall asleep
Favorite Saying...Random Fact...
If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done
There are even more possible variations of chess games than there are atoms in the observable universe (including illegal moves)
MANUFACTURING and QUALITY ASSURANCE
Chad S.
Production Manager
Chad enjoys playing with his children or taking photos.
Fun Fact: A bolt of lightning is 6 times hotter than the sun.
Ryan A.
TEAM LEAD Electronics Technicians
Ryan enjoys video games, working on cars, woodworking, electronics projects and 3D printing.
Dillon S.
Electronics Technician
Dillon likes to play video games or hang out with his family.
Fun Fact: Knows a bit about sports trivia!
Jesse V.
Electronics Technician
Most likely to try new things and believes you should treat others as you would like to be treated.
Mike H.
Quality Assurance Technician
Enjoys VR, watching movies, fishing, spending time with his daughter, and working on cars.
Fun Fact: Owns every Stephen King hardback book. (69 books all together).
Tim M.
Electronics Technician
Tim enjoys eating foods from around the world.
Favorite saying: People do what they want to do.
Evan K.
Quality Assurance Technician
I like to go golfing and fishing. My parents love riding bikes and I appreciate them always being super supportive.
Most likely to....
Lose in pool on the 8 ball.
Dan Hurtz.
Manager Quality Assurance
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....
I have been with my wonderful wife Jill for over 30 years, my daughter Morgan is working on her PhD in clinical physiology, and my son Farren is in school for Social sciences. Two Dogs "Whiskey" and "Cookie".
Favorite Hash tag or Saying...
A person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
- Albert Einstein –
Random Fact.....
The birthplace of Kool-Aid. In 1927, the ever-popular juice drink Kool-Aid was invented by Edwin Perkins in Hastings, Nebraska. ...
Ryan B.
Engineer-Quality Assurance
Most Likely to:
Get excited about my hobbies! When I get interested in something, I want to study every aspect of it and become an expert: early 20th century fiction, pipe tobacco, dress shoes/boots, bourbon, lighting, charcuterie, and electronics, of course!
James(Jimmy) K.
QA Engineering (Intern)
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Learn about Bitcoin, go on runs, build or tear apart electronics.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....
My younger brother Joe is in the Army National Guard and is the coolest person I know.
Favorite Movie :Speed Racer. Favorite Song : Scalliwag
Random Fact.....
My car has a cassette tape player and that’s how I listen to music in the car.
Calder O.
QA Engineering (Intern)
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Working out or eating.
Most likely to....
Help Out!
Random Fact.....
I can solve a Rubik’s Cube sub 2 minutes.
Abdullah O.
Electronics Technician (Part Time)
What do you like to do when you are not working?
Read Comics and Play Video Games
My dad is a barber so I get free haircuts
My mom is a tailor so I get free clothing adjustments.
Favorite Hash tag or Saying...
“Respect is earned, not given”
James J.
Manufacturing Technician (Part Time)
What do you like to do when you are not working?
I like to play guitar and spend time with family and friends.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or whoever means the most to you....
I have three siblings and three dogs.
Harold H.
Manufacturing Technician
What do you like to do when you are not working?
I like to play Hockey and Video Games
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or whoever means the most to you....
I have 3 dogs Goose, Max, and Lily. All 3 are Labs
Most likely to....Random Fact.....
PLAY HOCKEY, I love sports except basketball.
Maria Lyn K.
Manufacturing Technician (SS)
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Being outside watching the boats go by. We live at the lake, so I love the sunset view from our place. I love boat riding with my family.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or whoever means the most to you....
My husband loves to cook, his name is Douglas, and I have one child and her name is Monica. We love to have family bonding.
Random Fact.....I speak two languages.
Lucia R.
Manufacturing Technician (SS)
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Hang out with friends.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....
My boyfriend is very caring and funny.
Favorite Hash tag or Saying...
Live Love Laugh
Random Fact.....I LOVE CHEESE!
Jarrett B.
SMT Machine Operator + Team Lead
Jarrett enjoys hanging out with his family, playing basketball and watching sports.
Fun Fact: Jarrett may or may not have crashed a wedding.
Thad A.
SMT Machine Operator, MFG Tech, Safety Lead
Thad enjoys his family, along with playing billiards and fishing.
Liza C.
SMT Machine Operator
Reading, surfing the net, watching documentaries, and camping.
Most likely to: Sing out loud!!!
Favorite Hash tag or Saying...
“The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday”
Ben M.
SMT Machine Operator
Enjoys time with Family and Friends. Doing anything outdoors, like fishing and spending time at the lake.
Fun fact: Owns a beehive and 4 chickens!
Jumyaat V.
SMT Machine Operator
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
I like to build and paint models
Most likely to....
Write a book
Random Fact.....
I enjoy horror movies and books
Garik H.
Manufacturing Team Lead
I like to train MMA, go to the gym, and hang out with friends.
My parents are my rock.
The recipe is easy, all it takes is hard work!
Dawson J.
Manufacturing Technician
I enjoy fishing and being outdoors. I also like to play video games in my free time. I have two Australian Shepherds named Rick and Morty, named after the animated show.
Most likely to: Stay up way too late watching Netflix!
Karina H.
Manufacturing Technician
Karina loves to design and create art and props, and sewing. She also enjoy geeky shows like Star Wars or Pokémon.
Favorite Saying: “The moment you stop trying to become a better person, is the moment you start to become worse than what you already are” Carroll Bryant
George H.
Manufacturing Technician
George writes Lore, builds terrains and create stories.
Favorite saying: “No matter who you are or what you do, you will never be as famous as cheese.” Dan Avidan
Dylon G
Manufacturing Technician (SS)
Dylon enjoys working out, PC gaming, playing board games with friends, and reading philosophy and fiction.
Matt J.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Matt spends free time online gaming and dining.
Sean J.
Team Lead Selective Solder (SS)
Sean enjoys video games and D&D.
Cody J.
Manufacturing Technician (AOI)
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
I enjoy playing video games, watching movies and anime. Spending time with my friends.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....
My friends and family are very important to me. I always try to make time to hangout with them.
Favorite Hash tag...Random Fact.....
“If the pope can wear a hat to church so can I”
My glasses are about 4 quarters thick (I have terrible eye sight)
Coleman H.
Electronics Technician
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Play video games, listen to music, watch something, or be with friends.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....
My close friends I have known since elementary/high school are the single most important people in my life, but there are a number of them in that category to talk about.
Most likely to....
Hack the Government (As voted in High School)
Favorite Hash tag...Random Fact.....
Better Out than In -Shrek
I am Red/Green Color Blind
Mehdi A.
Manufacturing Technician
What do you like to do when you are not working? Training MMA
Favorite Hash tag or saying… “You either win or learn”
Random Fact..... I speak two languages. Arabic and English
Jacob T.
Manufacturing Technician
What do you like to do when you are not working ?
Play video games and hang out with friends
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....
Dogs/cats
Most likely to....Break my car
Troy W.
Manufacturing Technician
What do you like to do when you are not working ? outside of work I enjoy making art, listening to music, and spending time with my close friends.
Tell us about your partner, spouse, kids, pets or who ever means the most to you....Really close with my 2 best friends, if I am not working I am probably with them
Most likely to....Sing lyrics from early 2000s Bands or discuss pop culture topics
Favorite Hash tag...Random Fact...
I Love Weezer. I built my own PC
ADMINISTRATIVE
Becky H.
Office/HR Manager, Accounting, Document Control Coordinator
Becky enjoys working with the amazing people at CSS, and spending time with family and friends.
Marcus S.
Project Quotation Specialist
I enjoy fishing and hanging out with family and friends.
Fun Fact: I have never flown on a plane before.
Darren B.
IT Specialist/Systems Engineer
What do you like to do when you are not working?
Fish and relax with friends.
Fun Fact: My favorite author is Jack Campbell
Amber S.
Manager of Planning & Finance
Amber enjoys concerts with friends, coaching youth basketball, going to sporting events and pretending to play sand volleyball.
Fun Fact: Amber is always the one to find Waldo first!
Kim S.
Purchasing Specialist
Kim enjoys coaching fencing, anything outdoors-hiking, camping, canoeing.
Most likely to accept a food challenge.
Margaret H.
Inventory Coordinator
Margaret enjoys creating digital art, 3d modeling, and animation for her social medias
Favorite saying: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present”
Jack H.
General Manager Emeritus
www.css-mindshare.com
Jack enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
Fun Fact: According to Jack, his goal is to work 2 years after his death.
Jeff D.
Sales Manager
www.css-mindshare.com
Jeff enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and KC Royals.
Fun Fact: I share an office with Jack...IKR!!!
Greigh H.
Mindshare Technician
Greigh is an avid fisherman and camper. He also agrees with Wayne Gretzky - "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take".
Andy H.
System Coordinator
I like spending time with family and friends
Most likely to: Give a helping hand.
Ryan P.
Technology Manager
www.css-mindshare.com
Ryan enjoys hanging with his family and listening, playing and recording music.
Fun Thought: Ryan should get the band back together!!!
Travis P.
Technical Support Specialist
www.css-mindshare.com
Travis is a first responder in his home town of Seward and the surrounding area.
Fun Fact: Travis has traveled 2,967 miles to Nicaragua on his 2nd flight ever.
Kelvin W.
Mindshare Software Developer
Likes playing video games with Friend. Working on computers and reading. Enjoys spending time with Friends and talking about dumb things.
Discretion is the better part of valor!
Has never broken a bone!!!
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