AVNA Newsletter • Q1 2026

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We’re excited to welcome Aaron Mambrino to AVNA as our new President & CFO

Aaron brings more than 25 years of multinational leadership experience across the medical, aerospace, and automotive industries, with a strong track record of improving operational and financial performance.

We’re looking forward to the strategic insight and leadership she will bring as AVNA continues to grow and support our medical device partners with precision manufacturing solutions.

“We are excited to welcome Aaron into this leadership role. Her experience, strategic perspective, and operational expertise will be instrumental as we continue to grow and strengthen AVNA.”

Jason Howey, CEO

Please join us in welcoming Aaron to the team.

Celebrating Bob Maley’s Retirement

We congratulate Bob Maley, Senior Business Development Executive, on his retirement, capping a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in the industry. For the past 6.5 years, Bob has played a key role in strengthening customer relationships and supporting strategic growth across our MedTech partnerships.

He has made a lasting impact on both our organization and the clients he served. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him all the best in his retirement.

Strengthening Our Customer Support Team

To better support our customers’ day-to-day needs, AVNA has expanded our sales and marketing team with the addition of two Strategic Account Specialists: Jenna Paternoster and Rachel Segal. Jenna brings a strong track record of driving account growth and exceeding performance targets at MedTech companies, while Rachel brings deep experience in developing innovative solutions across medical imaging, product testing, and customer engagement. Their roles will enhance responsiveness, strengthen communication, and help ensure a seamless experience across our customer partnerships.

Employees of the Year

We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding team members as AVNA’s Employees of the Year: Luis Matos (Berlin) and Matthew Hankey (New Britain).

Luis is recognized for his leadership within the Laser Technician group, consistent commitment to quality, and collaborative approach that strengthens teams across the organization. Matthew is honored for his growth as a Tool & Die Maker, contributing to critical tooling and R&D projects while demonstrating a strong problem-solving mindset and dedication to continuous improvement.

Together, they exemplify AVNA’s commitment to precision, teamwork, and manufacturing excellence.

FEATURED CAPABILITY

INDUSTRY NEWS

MPO Magazine: MedTech Makers Q&A
An Exploration of a Costa Rican Free Zone

Costa Rica’s Evolution Free Zone is gaining recognition as a premier destination for medical device manufacturing, as highlighted in this recent article. AVNA’s Costa Rica facility is strategically located within this ecosystem, providing our customers with direct access to its many advantages.



From a highly skilled workforce and modern infrastructure to strong regulatory stability, legal certainty, and a competitive tax incentive regime, these benefits support efficient operations, scalability, and supply chain reliability for MedTech programs.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Berlin High School Career Pathways

We were proud to welcome a student from Berlin High School to AVNA for a recent Job Shadow Day as part of their Career Pathways Program.

Providing students with real-world exposure to manufacturing and career possibilities is an important step in helping them connect classroom learning to their future goals. We’re honored to play a small role in supporting that journey and appreciate the opportunity to share what we do.

Connecting with local talent in Costa Rica

Our Costa Rica team recently attended a job fair in Grecia, where we had the opportunity to meet with candidates and discuss current career opportunities. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us!