Leadership

Jorik Ittmann
President & Chief Executive Officer

Jorik Ittmann was appointed President and CEO in August 2025. Mr. Ittmann joined AstroNova in September 2024 as Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Product Identification segment. He brings more than 20 years of global sales and business development experience across the healthcare and printing technology industries. Prior to AstroNova, he held senior roles at Zebra Technologies and Health Link Solutions, where he led revenue growth, expanded international markets, and strengthened sales teams. Mr. Ittmann majored in Economics and International Business at Interven College in the Netherlands and is multilingual, speaking English, Dutch, and German.

Tom DeByle
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Tom DeByle was appointed AstroNova’s Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO in June 2024. A seasoned business executive, Mr. DeByle was elected to the board of the Chase Corporation and served as Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. DeByle is currently the Audit Chair and on the board of the Good Foods Group LLC. Bringing 25+ years’ experience, he previously served as CFO for Plastic Industries, Sr. Vice President and CFO of NN, Inc., as well as CFO, VP and Treasurer of Standex International Corporation. Before that, Mr. DeByle also held senior positions in other small, medium and large publicly traded companies in the industrial manufacturing sector. Mr. DeByle is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He earned an MBA from Marquette University and a BBA from St. Norbert College.

Michael J. Natalizia
Chief Technology Officer & VP of Technology Partner Alliances

Michael J. Natalizia holds responsibility for overseeing all technology initiatives of the company. As an Executive Corporate Officer, he manages the research and development groups for all AstroNova business groups and leads their technological development. Mr. Natalizia has been with AstroNova since 1986 and has previously served as R&D Manager of the AstroNova Aerospace products, as R&D Manager of AstroNova Product Identification brands and as an engineer in the Test & Measurement products. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Tufts University.

Michelle M. Graban
Deputy General Counsel & VP of Human Resources

Michelle M. Graban serves as Deputy General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources at AstroNova, where she leads the company’s global Legal and Human Resources functions. Since joining AstroNova in 2019, Ms. Graban has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal strategy and organizational structure. Ms. Graban brings extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, having held various roles at the United States Department of Defense, RTI International Metals, Inc., Alcoa Inc., and Arconic Inc. (now Howmet Aerospace Inc.). Beyond her corporate contributions, Ms. Graban co-founded the Rhode Island Chapter of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) and holds the position of Vice Chair, demonstrating her passion for advancing professional development and inclusion in the manufacturing industry. Ms. Graban holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law.

Padraig Finn
Senior Vice President
AstroNova Product ID Segment

Padraig Finn joined AstroNova in September 2024 as Product ID EMEA Commercial Director. He brings significant experience in printing technologies, with deep expertise in both direct and channel sales across international markets. Prior to AstroNova, Mr. Finn held progressively senior roles at Linx Printing Technologies, a globally recognized leader in coding, marking, and printing solutions. During his tenure with Linx, a former Danaher Corporation business and now a subsidiary of Veralto, Mr. Finn advanced from International Technical Support Engineer to Global Distribution Sales Manager, with key leadership roles across sales, service, and business development in global markets. Most recently, Mr. Finn served as UK & Europe Sales Director at AutoCoding Systems, now a part of JBT Marel Corporation, where he drove double-digit revenue growth and successfully implemented strategic initiatives to expand market share and pipeline value.

Thomas W. Carll
Senior Vice President
AstroNova Aerospace Segment

Tom Carll serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager of AstroNova Aerospace, leading the strategic direction, business development, and global operations of the company’s aerospace segment. With more than three decades of aerospace experience, he has helped guide the aerospace business from its origins to the worldwide leader in the airborne printer market.

Mr. Carll began his career at AstroNova in Product Management and later advanced to National Sales Manager for the former Test & Measurement group. He played a key role in expanding the company’s presence in the aviation sector, and under his leadership, AstroNova Aerospace has broadened its customer base to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, delivering flight deck and cabin solutions to commercial, business, and military aircraft programs worldwide.

Mr. Carll holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA from Bryant University.

Francois Lestage
VP of Operations
AstroNova Product ID Segment

Francois Lestage manages global operations for AstroNova Product Identification segment covering all of our manufacturing facilities and label converting operations. Mr. Lestage joined the company in July 1996 after completing his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Montreal’s Polytechnique. He held positions in sales and sales management, including Operations Manager of our Canadian Branch. Before this role, Mr. Lestage was the VP & General Manager for the PI Supplies business.

Linda Linphanit
VP of Operations
AstroNova Aerospace Segment

Linda Linphanit joined AstroNova in April 2022 as Director of Quality. In this role, she has been instrumental in developing, implementing, and managing the company’s quality systems, directly contributing to the successful acquisition of key aerospace contracts and AstroNova’s designation as a Tier One supplier to Airbus. Ms. Linphanit holds a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics from the University of Rhode Island. She has held progressive leadership positions in supply chain, operations, and quality management within the manufacturing sector since 2011. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and previously served as Secretary for the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). She currently serves as Chair of the Rhode Island Chapter of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) and as a member of the Advisory Council for the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA), where she advocates for workforce development, operational excellence, and the advancement of manufacturing across the state.