Jeff Bullis
CEO
President & CEO Jeffery Bullis combined his manufacturing expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and keen business acumen to found Absolute EMS in 1996. Thus, launching a successful and high-reliability Contract Manufacturer in the Silicon Valley.
Jeff also was the owner of Jamesburg Earth Station located in Carmel Valley, CA before selling the dish and surrounding property. The dish played a role in capturing and distributing images of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.
In his early career, Jeff was the manager for ABX Engineering. This is where he developed his passion for delivering leading-edge technology and manufacturing solutions for the fast-paced Silicon Valley customer base.
Jeff enjoys traveling both domestically and internationally for leisure, education, and business. He is a collector of fine arts, enjoys boating and is an avid water sports enthusiast. Jeff has been awarded community service achievements throughout his career and continues to volunteer his time to local charities in Half Moon Bay (IDES Society and the Brotherhood of St. Anthony). Jeff also has assisted in funding a Horse Rescue Facility in Aromas, CA.
Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Notre Dame De Namur University.
Mark Sika
President
Mark Sika serves as President of Absolute EMS, where he leads corporate strategy, operations, and customer engagement. He brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience spanning semiconductor manufacturing, advanced engineering, and large-scale infrastructure programs.
Prior to joining Absolute EMS, Sika was General Manager for Northern California at DISH Wireless, where he led the design and deployment of the nation’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G Open RAN network. He built and directed a high-performing team while delivering complex, multi-jurisdictional programs with speed and precision.
Sika’s career includes senior leadership roles at Nexius Solutions, Mobilitie, AT&T, Motorola, and Axcelis Technologies, where he developed deep expertise across engineering, operations, finance, and business development. His ability to scale operations, optimize performance, and lead cross-functional teams supports Absolute EMS’s focus on delivering high-reliability manufacturing solutions.
Sika is focused on strengthening operational excellence, expanding customer partnerships, and supporting the company’s continued growth in complex, high-technology markets.
Jayne Carthy
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Jayne brings more than 20 years of successful management, business development, and marketing experience to Absolute EMS where she serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
When asked why she joined Absolute EMS, Jayne replied, “I have been in contract manufacturing in the Silicon Valley for over 20 years. The opportunity to join a smaller EMS with an established and prestigious clientele and to be part of the reinvention as we create a 4.0 closed-loop facility was the draw. We have an opportunity to impact Made-in-America manufacturing as we create the perfect automated, yet flexible manufacturing solution. The industry is ready to transform, and we are a part of this.” Prior to joining Absolute EMS, Jayne has had management and direct contribution positions at some of the well known EMS providers in the industry, including Naprotek, Flextronics, Sanmina, and Solectron. Jayne earned her BS/BM degree from University of Phoenix.
Astrid Spencer
Senior Director, Program Management
As Senior Director of Program Management, Astrid Spencer leads strategic customer programs and serves as a key liaison between customers and the Absolute EMS organization. With extensive experience in electronics manufacturing services, supply chain management, and operational leadership, she specializes in transforming complex customer requirements into successful manufacturing outcomes.
Astrid has spent her career supporting high-reliability products across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and emerging technology markets. She is recognized for her ability to align cross-functional teams, proactively manage risk, and build trusted customer relationships that drive long-term success.
Her leadership is centered on accountability, communication, and operational excellence, helping customers successfully navigate new product introductions, supply chain challenges, production ramps, and ongoing lifecycle management. Through a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, Astrid plays an important role in supporting Absolute EMS’s commitment to quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
David Godinez
Operations and Engineering Manager
David Godinez joined Absolute EMS in 2020 as Operations and Engineering Manager. David’s vast Engineering, operational and equipment management experience made him a viable team member to join the Absolute EMS family during our growth and change in becoming a 4.0 closed loop facility.
David Godinez entered the contract manufacturing / electronics industry in 1998. Since this time, David’s career has grown, and he has been a major contributor at several leading companies in Silicon Valley, including Solectron, Hunter Technology, DDI, CTS and NRC. A true passion of David’s is to always achieve the highest possible manufacturing quality through processes that are scalable and repeatable, with state-of-the-art equipment and a “hands off” automated manufacturing facility approach. In his spare time, David enjoys travel, sporting events, and spending time with his wife and two young children.
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