Our Americas team – give us a call
Got a question? Need a quote? We are here to help! Get in touch with one of our sales managers in the Americas below.
Karen Scammell
Karen has significant experience leading sales teams globally to drive design wins, revenue growth, and deliver long-term delighted customers. Karen has worked in plastics, analytical instrumentation, laser micromachining for life science and semiconductor markets. Karen has a BS in Plastics Engineering and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Languages spoken: English
Sascha Häuser
With us since 2007, Sascha has more than 20 years of experience in the laser industry where he worked with solid-state lasers, disc lasers, CPAs, OPOs, frequency conversion, fiber lasers, and supercontinuum. In addition to his technical background, Sascha holds a diploma in Business Administration from FOM Essen.
Languages spoken: German and English
Dafydd Thomas
Dafydd has been in the laser industry for more than 30 years. During his career, Dafydd has been responsible for the sales of lasers, micromachining systems, and contract manufacturing services. Dafydd has significant experience in the fields of semiconductor and medical devices and holds a BSc in Applied Physics from Portsmouth University.
Languages spoken: English and Welsh
Chris Meyers
With NKT Photonics since 2016, Chris has many years’ Scientific Research Sales and Sales Management experience. Chris is customer-focused and has extensive knowledge of Spectroscopy and Bio-Imaging applications.
Languages spoken: English
Martin Laging
Martin joined NKT Photonics in 2018. He has been working in the photonics industry sales since 2004 and served OEM and key accounts in the fiber laser market. Martin received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Göttingen in 2001.
Languages spoken: German, English, and Spanish
Tim Gerke
Tim Gerke is the Technical Sales Manager for the US West and Southwest Regions. In 2011, he received his PhD in electrical engineering with a focus on lasers and optics from the University of Colorado, and has been with NKT Photonics since 2010. Tim helps researchers, who work with supercontinuum, ultrafast, and narrow linewidth lasers, achieve their goals.
Languages spoken: English
Jason Reeves
Jason joined NKT in 2019 to cover the midwestern US territories. He holds a Ph.D. from Stony Brook University where he studied atomic physics. Jason has over 9 years of experience with optical frequency combs, sub-Hz continuous-wave lasers, and ultrafast lasers.
Languages spoken: English