Change is good and is inevitable, and it has forced us to get better, in all aspects, both professionally and personally. We had our fair share of change at Thermal Instrument in the past year, and we wanted to take some time at the end of the year to thank our employees, customers, our manufacturing partners, and everyone else that has helped keep us going into our 66th year in business.
Thank you for your continued support and looking forward to working with you again in 2026!
As we close out the year, we want to share some significant personnel changes within the Thermal Instrument family.
👥 Personnel Updates: Welcomes, Farewells, and New Leadership
In Loving Memory: Remembering Our President
It is with heavy hearts that we remember our long-time President, Joe Curran, who passed away quickly in November 2024. Joe took over the family business in 1976, and ran the business up to his last days. Joe lived his life the way he wanted right to the end. His company, employees, and family meant the world to him. He is deeply missed, and his legacy carries on; you will often hear around the shop, “How would Joe do this?”
New Leadership
- Ray Young: President
- New Role: Ray Young has taken over as President of Thermal Instrument.
- Details: Thermal Instrument has been in his family for multiple generations, and he will now be guiding the company into the future.
Retirements and Succession
We celebrate the careers of two long-time employees who have shared a world of knowledge with their successors.
- Mark H. (Applications Engineer)
- Retired: May 2025
- Tenure: 38 years with Thermal Instrument.
- Details: Mark managed our machining and sensor installations and spent months passing on “trade secrets” to his successor, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Vicki T. (Inside Sales)
- Retirement: End of December 2025.
- Tenure: 38 years with Thermal Instrument, starting in Shipping in 1987 and working her way through the departments to Sales.
- Details: Vicki is retiring to spend more time with her family, garden, and pursue home projects.
Welcoming New Team Members
We are thrilled to welcome new talent to our team, benefiting from the invaluable mentorship of our long-time employees.
- Mike H. (New Applications & Production Engineer)
- Joined: February 2025
- Role: Inheriting the Applications Engineer role.
- Background: Mike is a hands-on Mechanical Engineer, Experienced Welder, Fabricator, and Marine Veteran, helping us get organized and set up for future growth.
- Chrissy C. (Inside Sales)
- Joined: November 2025, working side-by-side with Vicki T.
- Role: Taking over the Inside Sales responsibilities.
- Background: Chrissy comes from a sales background in electronic components and manufacturing and has been quick to catch on to the Thermal Instrument product line and customers.
- Jorge R. (Production Team)
- Joined: April 2025
- Role: Production floor, assisting with meter assembly and shipping responsibilities.
- Background: Jorge brings assembly and welding experience, having worked in the instrumentation field previously.
As 2025 wraps up, we hope you take some time around the holiday season to be with friends and family and create some good memories. Looking forward to working with you in 2026.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from Thermal Instrument Company!