It’s Our People That Make The Difference:

It is important to understand that it’s our people who make the difference in what we do and contribute to our success every day.

It’s our motto that when you hand good people responsibility, they will do great things.

This section is dedicated to our people. They are people who care, and we invite you to meet them and learn about what they do at Davico Manufacturing. Please check this page regularly because as we grow, we add more of these hard-working people and we are proud to share their work and their accomplishments with you.
Meet the Davico Team:
Ray Surprenant

Ray Surprenant

President of Davico Mfg

Ray has been President of Davico Mfg. since 1998.   Ray first came to Davico for an after-school job in 1988-89.  Ray worked in many departments over the years including production, shipping, and office work before moving into catalytic converter sales. Ray worked as General Manager for a time before eventually buying out his cousin David.  Ray still enjoys being involved in process improvements whether it involves improving the customer experience to methods on production floor.
Ray grew up in East Freetown Massachusetts and attended Bishop Stang High School, Louisiana State University, and University of Massachusetts in Amherst.  Ray has 4 children with his wife Rebecca.  He enjoys boating with the family on Buzzards Bay and coaching various sports with his kids.

Glenn Hamblett

Glenn Hamblett

National Sales & Marketing Manager

Glenn comes to Davico Manufacturing as their National Sales & Marketing Manager (retired) with more than 40 years in the Automotive Aftermarket. Glenn has held previous positions as President of GJH Sales & Marketing, District Sales Manager for AP Exhaust & Emissions, Sales & Marketing Manager for Superior Automotive Warehouse and past President of the Bourne Marina Yacht Club. Glenn grew up and attended high school in Connecticut, attended Bryant University in Smithfield, RI and currently resides in Wareham Massachusetts with his wife Peggy of 40 years. Glenn enjoys all professional sports, boating and spending time with his grand children.
Liz DeMedeiros

Liz DeMedeiros

Manager of Finance & Administration

Liz has been with Davico for over 22 years.  Liz’s official title is Manager of Finance & Administration and she is a key member of the Leadership team.  Liz oversees the Accounting, HR and Data departments but has a contribution into most processes that flow through Davico. Liz is usually in charge of spearheading progress in whatever is next.  Liz has a son and a daughter and enjoys traveling to warm weather destinations.

Jake Bateman

Jake Bateman

Lean Processes Engineer

Jake comes to us from Callaway Golf where he was a Continuous Improvement Manager. His background helps him in his role here at Davico as a Lean Processes Engineer where he is responsible for leading lean initiatives, improving efficiencies, capacity expansion, and driving sustained change. Jake also has his Six Sigma Black Belt. He enjoys outdoor activities and sports, reading, music, travel, and being a dad.

Rob Wigglesworth

Rob Wigglesworth

Warehouse Operations Manager

With 25 years of experience in logistics and inventory control, Rob Wigglesworth is our Warehouse Operations Manager. Managing all aspects of shipping and receiving as well as executing cycle count programs, and coordinating our kitting process. Rob is APICS certified in planning and inventory management. When Rob isn’t at Davico he loves spending time with his 5 grand children as well as sports and traveling.

Steve Vieira

Steve Vieira

Production Manager

Steve is a key part of the team having almost 30 years of managing history and has been with us for over 10 years. His role as production manager makes him responsible for all aspects of production, efficiency and quality. In his spare time he enjoys riding motorcycles, music, movies, hockey, and fishing.