​In 1978, Design Engineer George Kunkel invented the Spira EMI gasket to address a need in the industry that wasn’t being fulfilled. George and his team designed and manufactured the patented Spira EMI gasket, along with a collection of other EMI shielding products. 

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Kevin Hernandez works as a General Manager and has worked for Spira since 2019. He earned his B.S. in Business Management from U.C. Santa Cruz. He enjoys spending time with his family and is the proud father of three sons. One of his favorite quotes is: “No person is free who is not master of himself.” – Epictetus 

Sandra Ornelas works as the Customer Service Supervisor and has worked for Spira since 2002. One of her favorite quotes is: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Ana Gonzalez works as a Customer Service Associate and has worked in the industry since 2009. One of her favorite quotes is, “We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges.”

Lidya Melendez works as a Customer Service Associate and started working for Spira in 2020. One of her favorite quotes is “You don’t have to wait for major milestones to be happy.”

Mayra Wallace works as a Customer Service Associate and started working at Spira in 2003. A philosophy she lives by is to treat everyone with respect and kindness. 

Wendy Kunkel has been working with Spira for over 25 years and is a member of Spira’s Board of Directors. She has a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Cal Poly SLO, an M.A. in Psychology, and is certified human resources. Wendy enjoys supporting and guiding Spira’s team as it keeps growing and providing excellent products and services. 

Myrian Gennaro works as the Accounting & HR Manager and started working in the industry in 2000. She earned her Masters in Accounting from Cal State Univ, Northridge and holds a Human Resources Certificate. A favorite quote is: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”  – Maya Angelou 

Jose Ortiz works as an Automation & Manufacturing Engineer and he brings over 30 years of experience in tool and automation design. He has a Green Belt in Six Sigma and is experienced in Lean Manufacturing. His favorite quote is: “Everything in life is measurable.” 

Oscar Aguilar works as the Operations Manager and joined the Spira team in 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of San Carlos of Guatemala. A philosophy Oscar lives by is: “If you have the choice between being right and being kind, choose being kind.” 

Hector Garcia works as a Production Machine & Process Controller and has been working with Spira since 2017. One of his favorite quotes is: “The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.” – Kobe Bryant 

Jessica Sanchez works as a Purchasing & Planning Assistant. She earned her Bachelors in Organization Mgmt and Analysis from the Univ. of Arizona Global Campus. A favorite quotes is: “Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale