Dennis Menefee
President & CEO
Dennis Menefee is the co-founder of Partstat and has served as its President & CEO since 1991. With over 30 years of leadership and hands-on experience, having served in various roles within the company, Dennis has a strong track record for driving positive results and affecting change in critical situations. Dennis’ experience has spanned across the semiconductor supply chain, trade finance and inventory solutions. He has been published in several industry outlets such as EBN, EPS News and Electronic Specifier. Dennis attended LSU and the University of Louisiana Monroe before co-founding the company in 1991.
Michael Carpino
Chief Operating Officer
Michael has been with Partstat since January of 2002 serving in Sales Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management and Executive leadership. Michael was a major contributor in the development of Partstat’s inventory solutions including securing multi-million-dollar financing available for our customers' programs with terms up to 20 years. Michael is also very well versed in quality standards including ISO 9001 and AS9120 and has helped develop the company’s Procedures and Quality Manuals. Michael has completed BSI’s SAE AS9100 training, and IACET ISO 9001 training. He was also involved in the implementation of Partstat’s inventory solutions for companies like: GE, Rockwell, IBM and Honeywell. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Kevin Berner
Chief Technology Officer
Kevin has been with Partstat since October of 2011 serving as Lead Software Engineer and now holds the position of Chief Technology Officer. Working in tandem with the executive management team at Partstat, he helps guide the vision and technology necessary to keep Partstat's critical infrastructure and software systems exceeding the expectations of customers. Kevin has 20 years of experience designing software systems and managing IT infrastructure for companies like Johnson Controls, Harris Corporation, and Norsk Hydro. He’s also worked on the design and implementation of the Partstat Platform in addition to the internal systems necessary to support Partstat operations. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Abdiel Guardia
Chief Financial Officer
Abdiel joined the Partstat team in 2021 as Controller. He brings with him 25 years of Corporate Accounting, Fleet Inventory and Finance experience. His last role was Director of Fleet Accounting/Finance at EZ Rent A Car and Advantage Rent A Car. Recognized by executive management for continuous improvement efforts, Abdiel developed efficiencies in accounting processes demonstrating excellent judgment and exhibits passion for delivering superior results in day-to-day and project-based environments. In addition to accounting responsibilities, he was directly involved in mentoring junior staff members to maximize job performance and production. Abdiel holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting from the University of Panama, Panama.
Edison Ruiz
Controller
Joining Parstat in 2022 as Controller, Edison brought over 20 years of experience as a Corporate Controller in manufacturing, construction, and automobile sectors across multiple countries. Holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master’s in Finance, he has worked extensively with multinational organizations and contributed to mergers and acquisitions both nationally and internationally, especially within construction and automotive industries. With a strategic approach to financial management, he drives organizational success, streamlines operations, and ensures compliance across diverse regulatory landscapes. Committed to impactful growth, he consistently enhances team performance and organizational value.
Michael Stratton
Director of Marketing
Michael joined the Partstat team in 2016 as the Director of Marketing. Working cross functionally with multiple teams, he creates, implements, and executes on sales and marketing initiatives that align with Partstat’s mission and vision. Michael brings with him over 13 years of digital sales & marketing experience from some of the largest agencies in the world. Over the course of his career, he has been a part of several national product launches and has also planned and implemented many international brand campaigns like: Johnson & Johnson, Ashley Furniture and Geico. Michael has been instrumental in the development of Partstat’s employees, digital assets, tools, and services. Michael holds a Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida and is also certified by Google in running and analyzing marketing campaigns.
Rebecca Larkin
Director of Quality
Rebecca joined the Partstat team in 2013 and oversees our Quality department as Director of Quality. Prior to her arrival at Partstat, Rebecca’s career in Compliance and Process Management in the highly regulated aerospace, oil and gas, and construction industries fueled her dedication to standardization and efficiency. As Quality Manager, Rebecca ensures that Partstat constantly improves process efficiency and minimizes risk and failure across all departments and functions. As Compliance Manager, she drives accurate performance to customer contracts and regulatory requirements. She takes pride in making Quality a way of life at Partstat. Rebecca studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida.
