Our Team

Dedicated Experts Shaping Light with Precision

Engineering Excellence Through Experience

Precision, Innovation, and Quality Since 1976

For over 45 years, our team has been dedicated to advancing optical technology through precision, innovation, and unwavering commitment to quality. At Andover Corporation, we bring together diverse expertise across optical engineering, manufacturing, and design to create solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. Our vertically integrated approach and collaborative culture enable us to tackle complex challenges while maintaining the agility to serve both custom and high-volume needs.

Our Core Values

Quality Without Compromise

We maintain uncompromising standards through every step of production, ensuring excellence in every product we deliver.

Collaborative Innovation

Our 'no titles in the room' approach encourages open communication and ensures the best ideas win, regardless of their source.

Customer Partnership

We view ourselves as an extension of our customers' teams, focusing on building lasting relationships rather than just doing business.

Our Time Line

1990

HUBBLE

Studies solar variability and characterizes the Sun's interior and magnetic activity.

1990

2007

MX-Series Camera Pod for Wescam

Designed critical optical components for multi-sensor surveillance pods now used in over 230 platforms worldwide.

2007

2010

F-16 Boresight Laser Tracking Alignment Systems (LTAS) for Lockheed Martin

Developed special filters for LTAS that reduced alignment time by 50% while improving accuracy.

2010

2010

HMI’s

Studies solar variability and characterizes the Sun's interior and magnetic activity.

2010

2010

Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF) for Lockheed Martin

Supplied critical optical components for the F-35 Lightning II's advanced stealth and combat capabilities.

2010

2010

SOFIA

Airborne observatory studying celestial magnetic fields and discovering water on the Moon in 2020.

2010

2010

SODISM

Measures solar diameter, shape, and interior through helioseismology on the PICARD satellite.

2010

2011

C-17 Globemaster III Landing Light Filters (LLF) for Boeing

Provided replacement LLFs with housing and hardware for Boeing's versatile military transport aircraft.

2011

2013

Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP)

Contributed to advanced ISR capabilities used in F-16, F-18, B-1 and B-52 aircraft.

2013

2013

IRIS

Studies the Sun's photosphere-corona interface through spectrometry and imaging.

2013

2015

Apache Program AH-64 for Lockheed Martin

Designed filters for Apache's M-TADS/PNVS system, now used in over 800 US Army helicopters.

2015

2017

MiRaTA

CubeSat demonstrating miniaturized weather satellite technology for cost-effective data collection.

2017

2015

MatISSE

World's most powerful mid-infrared interferometric instrument for studying planet formation and black holes.

2015

Our Team

We combine decades of expertise with continuous innovation to solve the most challenging optical problems

Harry Shimp

Chief Executive Officer

Michael Tiner

Chief Operating Officer

David Litwinovich

VP Technology

Christopher Richards

VP Operations

Jeannine Riley

VP Finance & Administration

Joshua Jones

Operations Director

Nicholas Sullivan

Director of Engineering

Tina Hoppock

Outside Sales / Business Development

Phil Clark

Sales Manager

Sue Brennan

Account Manager

Rick Shagoury

Marketing Manager

Nicole Christensen

Sales Coordinator

Martin Sipowicz

Optical Design Engineer

Rob Pursel

Senior Optical Design Engineer

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Shape the future of optical technology at Andover Corporation. Work with cutting-edge equipment, learn from experienced mentors, and enjoy competitive benefits and a healthy work-life balance.

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