Alumni and Friends Directory
Kent Alder
Title: Former CEO and President
Company: TTM Technologies
Location: Logan, Utah
Educational Background
BS, Accounting, Utah State University, 1980
BS, Finance, Utah State University, 1974
Huntsman School Interactions:
Leadership Forum Series Speaker - November 16, 2018
Professional Achievement Award - February 4, 2011
Biography
Kenton K. Alder is the chief executive officer, president and director of TTM Technologies. In 2009, TTM, a leading independent supplier of time-critical, technologically advanced printed circuit boards, combined with Meadville Holdings from Hong Kong to create the third largest manufacturer of printed circuit boards in the world. TTM was also ranked among the top 100 recognized most trustworthy American businesses by Forbes magazine.
From January 1997 to July 1998, Mr. Alder served as vice president of Tyco Printed Circuit Group Inc., a printed circuit board manufacturer. Prior to that time, Mr. Alder served as president and chief executive officer of ElectroStar Inc., a publicly held printed circuit board manufacturing company, from December 1994 to December 1996. From January 1987 to November 1994, Mr. Alder served as president of Lundahl Astro Circuits Inc., a predecessor company to ElectroStar. Mr. Alder received dual bachelor degrees in finance and accounting from Utah State University.
Videos:
Leadership Forum: Kent Alder, Craig Rupp, and DeVon Labrum
Kenton K. Alder Interview