Chris Cichetti Assumes COO Role at Sono-Tek

Ultrasonic coating systems developer/manufacturer Sono-Tek Corporation has promoted Chris Cichetti to chief operating officer (COO).

Cichetti joined Sono-Tek in 2005 as an electrical engineer and has since held several key roles within the company, including senior application engineer and manager of the Application Engineering Department. Most recently, he was vice president of Sales & Applications Engineering, where he led all of Sono-Tek’s front-end operations, overseeing the sales force, applications engineering team, laboratory facilities, and service team during high-grossing sales years.

As COO, Cichetti will expand his leadership responsibilities to include oversight of Sono-Tek’s engineering, manufacturing, and IT operations, in addition to managing sales and marketing, service, and applications engineering. His promotion aligns with Sono-Tek’s strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiencies and driving innovation across the organization.

“Chris has played a vital role in Sono-Tek’s growth and innovation for many years. His technical expertise, strategic thinking, and ability to build strong relationships make him a great fit for the role of COO,” Sono-Tek President/CEO Steve Harshbarger sasid. “I have no doubt that in this expanded position, he will strengthen our operations and help drive our long-term success. I’m looking forward to seeing the impact he will make in this new role.”

With nearly two decades at Sono-Tek, Cichetti has played a foundational role in Sono-Tek’s growth, establishing the Applications Engineering Department and spearheading the development of the company’s laboratory testing facilities, advanced process development capabilities, and project management initiatives. The Applications Engineering Department has since grown into one of Sono-Tek’s largest departments and helps enable the company to stay abreast of ultrasonic coating technology and its capabilities. Cichetti also has been instrumental in forging and strengthening critical OEM partnerships with both customers and vendors.

Cichetti earned a degree in computer and electrical engineering, with a minor in international studies, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Sono-Tek Corporation is a global leader in ultrasonic spray coating technology, providing precision coating solutions for various industries, including electronics, medical devices, and alternative energy, among others. The company was founded in 1975.