Meet Our Leadership Team
NHBB’s executive leadership team is comprised of industry experts who bring many years of experience to our company. They cultivate our company’s culture and work tirelessly to help our employees grow and succeed.
Rich Bardellini, President 
Rich Bardellini was appointed President of NHBB in July of 2025. He began his journey with the company in 1993 as an Associate R&D Engineer and steadily progressed through a series of increasingly challenging and impactful leadership roles in operations and manufacturing. Most recently, he served 10 years as Executive Vice President, a role in which he collaborated across all departments and gained valuable experience that prepared him to step into the presidency. Having advanced through the ranks over his career, Rich brings a deep, comprehensive understanding of NHBB’s entire operation.
In addition to his role as President of NHBB, Rich also serves as Group Executive Officer for MinebeaMitsumi and as Deputy Head of the Aerospace and Machined Products Division.
Rich holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of New Hampshire, and a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from Six Sigma Qualtec.
Dan Lemieux, Senior Advisor and former NHBB President
President of NMB (USA) Inc.
In July of 2025, Dan Lemieux retired from the position of NHBB President, a title he held since April of 2015. Dan has spent 30+ years with MinebeaMitsumi in various capacities at a number of different subsidiaries and is looking forward to his full retirement from the MinebeaMitsumi organization in 2026.
Until then, Dan will support the NHBB leadership ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. He will also continue in other MinebeaMitsumi roles, including as President of NHBB’s parent company, NMB (USA) Inc. until his full retirement.
Sally O'Brien, Vice President, Head Counsel, and Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
Sally O'Brien began her career with NHBB in 1988, when she held the position of Inside Sales Representative for the Astro Division in Laconia. After participating in the company’s education program and graduating from law school, Sally moved to the legal department as Corporate Counsel for NHBB and its subsidiaries, with responsibilities including contract review and negotiation, export control, government contracts, intellectual property management and coordination, risk management, and company compliance. In 2007, she was promoted to the office of Senior Counsel and Secretary for NHBB. Sally has served as NHBB’s Vice President, Head Counsel, and Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs since 2019.
Sally earned a BS in Business from the University of New Hampshire in Manchester; an Executive Summary in Business, Strategic Management and Finance from Sloan School of Management at MIT, in Cambridge, MA; and a Law Degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center (UNH School of Law).
Cathie Anderson, NHBB Sales Director and Head of Global Medical Sales
Cathie Anderson is NHBB’s Director of Sales and is Head of Global Medical Sales for the Aerospace and Machined Products (AMP) Division of MinebeaMitsumi. She started with MinebeaMitsumi as a Senior Sales Representative at NMB in 1998, achieving multiple advancements to become Business Unit Manager in 2010 where she led multi-regional account teams in sales, engineering and product management. Recognized as a top-performing sales and business development executive, Cathie moved into the position of NHBB Director of Sales in 2017, demonstrating highly developed skills in contract negotiation, account management and sales. In 2019 she was appointed as Head of Global Aerospace Sales for AMP, and in 2025 moved into her role as Head of Global Medical Sales for AMP. Also in 2025, Cathie was given added responsibility as Deputy Head of AMP’s NHBB/myonic Business Unit where she will utilize her skills in strategy development.
Cathie holds a BBA in Marketing and Finance from Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, California, graduating cum laude.
Cassie Clark, Vice President, Finance & Administration
Cassie Clark began her career with NHBB in 2023 as Director of Finance & Administration. Her career started as a CPA with Ernst & Young LLP in Boston, MA, and Manchester, NH. Cassie has 25 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and financial operations management, with experience in small business services, high-technology start-ups, outdoor sporting goods distribution, and manufacturing.
Cassie is a graduate of Bentley University with a BS in Accountancy and holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.
Mark Compos, Director of Global Procurement
Mark Compos has held the role of NHBB's Director of Global Procurement since 2021. Mark has a lengthy career in supply chain management with a focus on commodity management. He has more than 25 years of leadership experience with aerospace, medical, consumer products, and construction products manufacturing companies.
Mark holds a BS in Supply Chain Management from Southern New Hampshire University, and is a CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional from the Association for Supply Chain Management.
Tom Johndrow, Director of Human Resources
Tom Johndrow was hired as the NHBB Director of Human Resources in November 2019. He is responsible for all human resources policies, practices, planning, direction, and activities, including NHBB’s talent acquisition and development, human resources shared services, and our Total Rewards program.
Prior to joining NHBB, Tom held a number of human resources roles of increasing scope and complexity at Masonite International, Monsanto (now Bayer Crop Science), and Newell Brands companies.
Tom holds a bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP).
Brandyn Lewis, Director of Engineering
Brandyn Lewis was appointed Director of Engineering for NHBB in 2024. He is responsible for the New Product Development Center in Laconia and Peterborough’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. He is also responsible for guiding and supporting the applications engineering, new products, new technologies, and automation development efforts throughout NHBB. Brandyn's expertise is developing new technologies and solutions for our rolling element and sliding bearing products.
Brandyn’s career with NHBB began in August 2006 when he joined NHBB's Astro Division as an Associate Product Engineer. Since then, he has held several progressive roles within NHBB engineering departments and, most recently, was Manager of the NHBB New Product Development Center, where he led the development and launch of many new products and processes for the NHBB divisions. Before NHBB, Brandyn worked as a Toolmaker/Machinist for several years and served six years in the US Navy as a Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator.
Brandyn earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of New Hampshire, graduating summa cum laude. He also holds both Lean Systems Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.
Gary West, Director of Information Technology
Gary West’s career with MinebeaMitsumi began in 1986 when he joined NHBB as a Programmer Analyst. He has held various IT roles and management positions supporting the three NHBB Divisions, as well as NMBTC and C&A Tool. Most recently, Gary began heading up the digital transformation initiatives of the NHBB/myonic business unit in 2020. He has held the position of Director of Information Technology since September of 2019.
Gary holds an MBA with a Finance concentration from Southern New Hampshire University, with honors; BS in Management Advisory Services from New Hampshire College, with honors; and has passed the New Hampshire CPA examination.
