Previously, Roche served as chief operations officer of Graycer Screw Products Company and Graycer Fabricating & Design Inc. in Bellingham, Mass., manufacturers of precision machined and sheet metal components for medical, laboratory, automation and commercial segments. Earlier in his career, he held positions in materials, operations and distribution management with Pharmacia NuTech, Haemonetics Corp. and Zymark Corp.
“Bob is a tireless performer, always working in the best interest of customers and employees alike,” said Mazzenga. “We have worked closely together for seven years, and the time is right to transition the CEO position to Bob. I will continue to provide counsel and participate on the board of directors, but I will have more time to engage in technology assessment and development at Tegra where my true passion resides.”