Roll-up their sleeves leaders.

Riley acquired Symtec in 2010 after nearly two decades building and leading teams in corporate software development. He brought with him a deep belief that technology should touch every part of a manufacturing business — not just the product, but the processes, the tools, and the way people work together.

Under his leadership, Symtec has grown from a traditional flexible heater manufacturer into an engineering-driven company that designs, prototypes, and produces complete HMI solutions for OEMs across powersports, marine, and e-mobility. He holds multiple patents and continues to push the company into new markets and capabilities.

Riley is an active member and leader in Entrepreneurs' Organization of Minnesota, where he connects with founders and operators building businesses around the world.

Tom leads Symtec's engineering team with the kind of precision you'd expect from someone who knows every machine on the floor, every part we make, and how it all goes together. He has a natural ability to cut through complexity and find clean, efficient solutions — whether it's a design challenge, a process improvement, or a production issue.

His engineering mindset is well-suited to the range of people he works with daily. Tom is equally effective collaborating with sales teams, procurement buyers, fellow engineers, and third-party auditors. As Director of Engineering, he sets the technical direction for the team and ensures every project meets the standard our customers expect.

Kathryn joined Symtec in 2020, bringing a career background in accounting and finance. As General Manager, she oversees day-to-day operations and ensures the business runs on schedule, on budget, and with the right people in the right roles.

Her real strength is developing people. Kathryn works closely with every team at Symtec to build capability, maintain accountability, and foster a culture where employees grow into larger responsibilities. She's been a natural fit for the company's hands-on, no-excuses approach to getting things done.