Leadership Team

Mike Underwood

DVP / Business Unit Manager

Mike Underwood is Division Vice President and Business Unit Manager for AMETEK Abaco Systems. He has overall responsibility for the business unit, including leading day-to-day operations and developing and implementing the annual strategic plan and budget. The aerospace and defense industry veteran holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from The Georgia Institute of Technology.

Alan Hislop

DVP / Business Development, Sales & Marketing

Alan Hislop is Division Vice President Business Development, Sales and Marketing for AMETEK Abaco Systems. He oversees Abaco’s OEM business, aftermarket sales, marketing and salesforce and distributor networks. The U.S. Army and Alabama National Guard veteran holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama, Huntsville.

Carlos Barco

DVP / Supply Chain

Carlos Barco is Division Vice President, Supply Chain, for AMETEK Abaco Systems. He is responsible for managing Abaco’s sales/operating plan (SIOP), strategic sourcing, planning, and purchasing functions, while maintaining strong relationships with our preferred supply base. The experienced supply chain professional holds an MBA in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.

Andrew Valko

DVP / Technology

Andrew Valko is Division Vice President, Technology, for AMETEK Abaco Systems. He is responsible for managing the business unit’s design and development activities and setting the vision and strategy for its technology platforms. The longtime AMETEK engineering professional holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University.

Kevin Duke

DVP / Program Management & Lifecycle Services

Kevin Duke is Division Vice President, Program Management and Lifecycle Services for AMETEK Abaco Systems. He manages the execution of Abaco’s programs and overall product lifecycle of Abaco’s mission-critical rugged embedded computing solutions. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.