As 2025 comes to a close, we’re celebrating something bigger than the end of a year — we’re highlighting the people who built Dartronics through these Dartronics team interviews.
Founded on October 23, 1996, this year marks our 29th anniversary, and the team members featured here collectively represent over 65 years of Dartronics experience. Their stories, reflections, and day-to-day dedication are what shape our culture, our service, and the technology we bring to the industry.
As a distributor, our work is built on collaboration. We’re proud to represent and work alongside trusted partners whose products and support help us bring complete solutions to our customers. Their partnership has been a meaningful part of our 29-year journey.
Instead of a typical holiday message, we wanted to let them tell the story.
Below are the videos — each with its own introduction — highlighting the people behind the parts, from our longest-tenured leaders to the engineers and managers moving us forward.
🎥 Anniversary Compilation — Celebrating 29 Years of Dartronics
We open with a special compilation that celebrates the heart of Dartronics: the people who make everything possible.
This video brings together meaningful moments from our employee interviews, reflecting on where we started, how far we’ve come, and the dedication that drives our team every single day. Full individual interviews are available on our channel.
🎥 Ken Darrow — President & Dartronics Founder (29 Years)
To begin our individual spotlights, we start with the person who built the foundation we stand on today. In this interview, Ken Darrow reflects on his 29 years at Dartronics, including the very first machine he ever created — the invention that sparked what would become decades of engineering breakthroughs and automation solutions.
Ken shares the systems he’s most passionate about, the mindset that pushed him to keep innovating, and the lessons he’s learned through nearly three decades of leading the company. It’s a rare look at the engineer, inventor, and visionary who built Dartronics from the ground up, and whose legacy continues to guide our future.
🎥 Charles Brack — Service Engineer (16 Years)
With 16 years at Dartronics, Charles Brack is a steady, grounding presence — the kind of service engineer who brings calm to the chaos and reassurance to any situation. His past career experiences, along with his military service, give him a depth of perspective that comes through in everything he does. Charles naturally brings a sense of levity and light-heartedness to his work, not through jokes, but through ease, confidence, and an ability to make people feel comfortable.
In this interview, Charles reflects on the moments that shaped him in the field, the lessons he’s carried from one chapter of life to another, and the approach that’s helped him support both customers and colleagues for more than a decade. His presence is part of what makes Dartronics feel like Dartronics — reliable, grounded, and quietly uplifting.
🎥 Richard Darrow — Operations Manager (13 Years)
With 13 years at Dartronics, Richard Darrow has played a major role in shaping how our operations and service teams function today. As Ken’s eldest child, he brings a unique perspective rooted in the company’s history while developing his own leadership style built on communication, empathy, and supporting others.
In this Q&A, Richard reflects on stepping into a larger role within Operations — including taking on responsibilities once held by his mentor, Dave Edwards — and how he approached that transition with respect and focus. He also talks about balancing work, going back to school, and raising a family, offering insight into the human side of leadership and the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps Dartronics running smoothly.
🎥 Naveen Nagarajan — Engineering Project Manager (9 Years)
Naveen Nagarajan’s story is one of growth, talent, and determination. After immigrating from India to the United States, he joined Dartronics as an intern and quickly made his mark through his problem-solving ability and passion for engineering. Over the past nine years, that drive has transformed him into an award-winning Project Engineer and a key force behind some of Dartronics’ most successful automation solutions.
In this interview, Naveen looks back at the projects that shaped his career — how they were designed, the challenges they presented, and the teamwork required to bring them to life. He also shares his excitement for the future of automation, from smarter integrations to evolving engineering workflows, and how Dartronics continues to adapt to meet the needs of modern production environments.
Closing Thoughts
As Dartronics marks 29 years in business, the perspectives shared here highlight the experience, problem-solving, and day-to-day commitment that continue to drive our work forward. These conversations offer a look at the people behind the systems our customers depend on — the engineers, service experts, and operations leaders who ensure every project is supported with precision and care.
We look ahead to the coming year with that same focus: building solutions, supporting our partners, and advancing the work that keeps production moving.
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