MINNEAPOLIS -- Nortech Systems today announced Jay D. Miller will become interim president effective Jan. 1, replacing the retiring Rich Wasielewski.

Wasielewski, who announced his pending retirement in August, will stay on through May 15 as chief executive officer until a successor is hired.

Miller, an independent director of the EMS company, will assist the company with strategic planning and initiatives and assume responsibility for managing the company’s day-to-day operations alongside other members of senior management. Nortech says it anticipates Miller will remain interim president until a new chief executive is hired.

“We are fortunate to have a leader of Jay’s high caliber to help guide our company during this transitional period,” said David Kunin, chairman of Nortech’s board of directors. “The executive search process is well underway and I’m confident we will identify the right person to help our company capitalize on the many opportunities ahead of us.” Added Kunin, “I also want to reiterate the board’s appreciation to Rich for his outstanding and selfless contributions to Nortech.”

Miller joined Nortech’s board of directors in May, bringing broad executive leadership and business experience with a wide range of medical technology companies. He serves on the boards of a number of medical imaging and medical device companies. Previously Miller held CEO positions with IMRIS, Zonare, and Vital Images in the medical imaging industry. Earlier in his career Miller worked for the medical divisions of both Siemens and GE.

In other developments, John Lindeen will be promoted to senior vice president of global operations, reporting to Miller. Lindeen joined Nortech in 2013, bringing extensive experience in the medical device, defense and consumer goods industries from companies including Donatelle, Pentair, Remmele Engineering and Sportech.

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