Paul Sesta, President

Over 34 years of manufacturing experience in aerospace turbine engines and related technology industries. Extensive shop floor experience in all critical manufacturing processes. Worked in and responsible for every aspect of the manufacturing business, from preparing proposals to shipping products. At TurboCombustor Technology Inc., served as Senior Project Engineer, Business Unit Leader, Proposal Development Manager, and Director of Engineering from 1986-2014. Paul Sesta joined Shapes Precision Manufacturing (Shapes) in December 2014 as the Engineering Manager.

Paul holds industry training and certifications for:

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Value stream mapping
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Continuous improvement
  • New product implementation
  • Proposal development
  • Geometric Dimensioning and tolerance engineering
  • Operations management

Melissa Luper, Chief Financial Officer

Melissa Luper joined our Shapes team in February 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. Bringing nearly 20 years of experience, Melissa has previously worked as controller and director of finance across various industries including aerospace manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, dental practice (DSO), and infrastructure construction. She graduated from Liberty University School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She was featured in the Liberty Journal commencement edition. Melissa has been recognized for her collaborative nature and ability to solve cross departmental deficiencies through business planning and technical writing. Melissa enjoys identifying and mentoring talent within each organization she joins. Her passion for emerging businesses is evident in her track record. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys the outdoors and skydiving.

Team

Michael Dozer, Quality Manager

23 years of experience in program management and manufacturing in aerospace and related technology industries. A certified Six-Sigma Black Belt with extensive knowledge of the statistical techniques critical to an optimally operating facility. Responsible for all of Shapes’ industry and customer certifications as well as its full Quality Management System. Michael Dozer joined Shapes in May 2016 as Project Engineer.

Education:

  • BSME – University of Miami
  • MS and MBA – University of Florida

Joey Sesta, Operations Manager

Over 30 Years of manufacturing experience in aerospace turbine engines, marine and ground turbines. Extensive experience in operations management, planning and utilizing ERP/MRP systems.

Background:

  • 25 Years at TurboCombustor Technology- Various Operations/Planning positions along the way.
  • 5 Yeas at Pursuit Boats-Director of Operations
  • 4 Years at PSM- Planning Manager
  • Started Shapes 2018 as Operations Manager

Education:

  • Indian River Community College

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Six Sigma Green Belt Training
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Lean Manufacturing

Roberta Westenbarger, Sales & Engineering Coordinator

Main contact for Request for Quotes, Purchase Orders, Customer communication. Part of the Shapes Team since March 2010 in different capacities until current position.

Education:

  • University of Central Florida- BSBA, Management Information Systems