BEAD CHAIN® - Key Persons
Jill Mayer started at Bead in 2007 as Financial Controller where she managed HR, financial planning, budget management and financial reporting of both Bead Chain and Bead Electronics divisions. In 2014, she took on the role of Corporate President, responsible for strategic planning and executive leadership. In 2018, she was promoted to CEO to lead the company into the future through growth and innovation. She holds a BS in Business from the University of Vermont and an MS from Champlain College.
Job Titles:
- CFO
- Bead Industries As Corporate Controller
Kristen Moreira joined Bead Industries as Corporate Controller in 2015 and was promoted to CFO in 2018. As CFO, she directs the accounting, treasury, and control functions at both Bead Industries and McGuire Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bead. Prior to joining Bead, Kristen worked as an Audit Manager at CohnReznick. She has more than 10 years experience in public accounting. Kristen holds a BS in Accounting and an MS in Accounting from UConn. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Lou Guerci joined Bead in 2015 to lead electronic sales and marketing efforts. In 2020, he was promoted to President to lead the company to be more innovative and profitable through growth and acquisition. He has more than 25 years of experience in the electronics and technology sector, working at Winchester Electronics, Amphenol and Teradyne. Lou holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.