SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Stephen V. Chavez as recipient of the annual PCEA Leadership Award, for his lifetime service in the pursuit of educating and training PCB design engineers.

The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.

Chavez was one of the cofounders of PCEA in 2020, and has been chairman of the organization since its inception. He is also a member of the Education Committee and Conferences Task Group. He coauthored and is a master instructor of the PCEA Certified Printed Circuit Designer curriculum, and helped introduce the program into universities.

He is also a regular presenter at the PCB West, PCB East and PCB Detroit conferences.

“Stephen Chavez has been the biggest and most-effective advocate for PCEA, and is a constant, positive supporter of the industry and the professionals who dedicate their lives to it,” said Mike Buetow, president, PCEA, in announcing the award. “He is the best example of the power of determination and positivity, and is the consummate example of PCEA’s mission to collaborate, educate and inspire.”

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