Our People

John Cryan
Sales Manager

Sales Manager John Cryan came to Larson as an apprentice toolmaker in 1964. Several years later he completed a tool design apprenticeship, then worked as a tool designer for eight years. Armed with the hands-on knowledge of how a stamping is made, John went on the road in New England as a salesman to service existing customers and develop new ones. In 1994, he was named Sales Manager and his responsibilities now include preparing quotations for new work. His leisure pursuits include traveling, biking, and stamp collecting.

Bill Larson
Vice President, Customer Service Account Manager

Along with his responsibilities as a vice-president of the company, Bill Larson also functions as a Customer Service Account Manager, coordinating production for and maintaining the lines of communication with several specific customers. He officially started work in 1988, but being a fourth generation Larson in the business, it’s safe to say that Bill became involved at an early age. Outside of work, he is very active in the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. He also is involved with the local EMT association, and enjoys a round of golf when he can.

Joanne McClellan
Customer Service Representative

Joanne McClellan is a Customer Service Representative, coming to Larson in 1994 after 22 years at Texas Instruments, a long-time Larson customer and across-town Attleboro neighbor. Joanne’s experience being the customer on the other end of the phone line is a unique and valuable asset to Larson’s Customer Service Department. In her spare time, Joanne enjoys walking, biking, and being a grandma.

Michael Misicka
Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Manager Michael Misicka, who has worked in the metal stamping industry since 1974, joined the Larson team in 1983. He served as Pressure Cylinder Manager and Purchasing Manager prior to accepting his current position, and is responsible for all inside sales functions, production scheduling, inventory control and part re-pricing. In his free time, Mike enjoys browsing the shelves of an antiquarian bookstore, visiting an art museum, or pursuing his interest in genealogy.

Ollie Silveira
Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Ollie Silveira joined Larson in 2004, bringing with him seventeen years of procurement experience in the high-tech industry. He is responsible for all purchasing functions, including the maintenance of a base of suppliers who are committed to customer satisfaction and continual improvement. Ollie is an avid sports fan, and especially enjoys watching his four sons participate. He's a vintage car enthusiast and likes to make scale models.

Ray Niquette, Jr.
Quality Manager/Tooling Manager

Hired in 1987, Ray Niquette, Jr., was promoted to Tooling Manager in 2001 after working for ten years as a tool designer and three years prior to that as a toolmaker. He brings critical practical experience to the position that oversees all tool design and build functions at Larson. His hobbies include woodworking, weight lifting, and biking.