AST INC - Key Persons


Blake Cecil - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations

Courtney Brooke Smith

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Duane J Hadfield - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • C.F.O
Bio: Duane J Hadfield, Chief Financial Officer, joined AST in 2019. As C.F.O., Duane oversees Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Admin. Duane has an over 20-year history of success in leading large-scale programs, projects, and cross-group teams. He has extensive experience identifying and implementing strategies that identify opportunities and drive value. Duane holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Management degree with a Finance major, He is also a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics ("MAFF") and a Certified Valuation Analyst ("CVA") proficient in analyzing, distilling, and presenting actionable complex financial and business intelligence in companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 to small and mid-size regional businesses.

Joe Hoff - CEO, Chairman, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Chairman
  • President
Bio: Joe Hoff has been the Chairman and CEO of Automated Systems of Tacoma, LLC (AST) since 2010. Under his leadership, AST has transformed into a leading, highly innovative, cGMP aseptic fill/finish equipment and services company for the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Josh Russell

Job Titles:
  • VP of Sales & Marketing

Kevin Rahardja

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Spencer Bolte

Job Titles:
  • Director of Engineering

Steven Ng - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • C.T.O
Bio: Steven Ng, Chief Technology Officer, joined AST in 2014. As C.T.O., Steven oversees the system and process designs of AST's machinery, as well as the development of AST's engineering team and maintenance of customer relationships. With over 25 years of experience in machine automation, system architecture and control system designs, Steven plays an integral role in the research and development of AST's technologies. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Microelectronics and Physics from Campbell University.