Management Team

Herman Held – President:

Education:
  • MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota
Background:
  • In 1990, while we were part of the former Honeywell computer business, the department led by Herman started providing testing services to outside companies under the trademarked name Quest Engineering Solutions
  • In 1995, Herman incorporated the business as an independent company and changed our name to Quest Engineering Solutions, Inc.

John Alba – VP of Engineering

Education:
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT
Background:
  • As one of the founders, John has been at Quest since the spin-out as an independent company in 1995
  • John previously worked as a test lab manager, a consultant, and as an engineer in the nuclear power industry

Omar Qashat – VP of Sales & Marketing

Education:
  • Business Management from UMass Lowell
Background:
  • Joined Quest’s sales team in 2011
  • Experience prior to Quest includes sales, marketing, and product development in the consumer product and export industries