HOUSTON, Texas, August 1, 2026 – Evantic, a leading provider of high-performance polymer components and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Blot as Director of Operations for Plastic Distributors and Fabricators (PDF), part of Evantic’s family of companies. Based at PDF’s facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Jason will serve as the on-site General Manager.
Jason brings more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing leadership and operational excellence. He joins Evantic from Analog Devices, where he most recently served as Director of Operations and Continuous Improvement. His previous experience also includes senior leadership roles at Mercury Systems and Crane Aerospace, as well as service in the U.S. Navy. Drawing from a career rooted in defense electronics and high-complexity manufacturing, Jason brings a disciplined approach to operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement across highly regulated, mission-critical environments.
As Director of Operations for PDF, Jason’s primary focus will be executing initiatives to scale the business unit’s high-performance engineered component manufacturing capabilities while strengthening operational performance. His priorities include expanding production capacity, advancing Lean manufacturing initiatives, integrating advanced manufacturing systems and digital tools, and establishing real-time operational intelligence to improve visibility and decision-making. By combining technical expertise with Lean discipline on the manufacturing floor, Jason will help identify and remove operational bottlenecks, optimize processes, and build the scalable systems needed to support growth across semiconductor, aerospace, and medical markets.
“Jason’s extensive experience leading complex manufacturing operations, combined with his background in high-reliability production environments, makes him a strong addition to the Evantic family of companies,” said Mike Gaffney, Evantic Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO. “His proven ability to scale operations, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement will be instrumental as we continue strengthening our manufacturing capabilities across Evantic. Jason’s leadership will help us build more resilient, efficient operations that support world-class quality, reliable delivery, and continued growth across advanced, highly regulated industries.”
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He is a U.S. Navy veteran with extensive experience supporting highly regulated defense manufacturing environments and expertise in AS9100 and ITAR requirements, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, and Class 100K cleanroom design.
About Evantic
Evantic is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer specializing in build-to-print engineered polymer solutions. The company designs and manufactures custom components, seals, and turnkey assemblies using high-performance thermoplastic and composite materials. Serving Fortune 500 companies, OEMs, and government agencies, Evantic delivers precision manufacturing for mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. For more information, visit www.evantic.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. # # #
