MEET THE TEAM

Jim Orrico

JIM

Founder

Hi, my name is Jim and I’m the Founder of Dream to Product. I have been designing and manufacturing new technology products for over 18 years. My education as a Mechanical Engineer and business experience running multiple companies adds value to every project. My passion is making smart products that improve quality of life.

Facts about me:

I started my first company in 2008 designing and manufacturing medical equipment and successfully licensed the technology.
I passed the testing for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
My whole family was born in Italy and I enjoy carrying on the traditions, like making wine!

Deborah Overbey

DEB

Manager of Business Development

Hi, my name is Deborah. I joined the Dream to Product team in winter of 2017 as the Manager of Business Development. I earned my degree at Loyola University Chicago and have over 15 years of business development experience. I previously worked in fitness, senior living education, energy conservation design and bring a unique perspective to Dream to Product.

Facts about me:

I partnered in a design to save a school district 35% on their energy consumption.
I previously owned my own business that helped companies make smart behavioral decisions that promote sustainability.
I rode on a camel in the Sahara Desert in Morocco and slept in a tent overnight.

Mario Orrico

MARIO

Senior Design Engineer

Hi, my name is Mario and I am a Senior Design Engineer at Dream to Product. I have over 30 years of product design and manufacturing experience in a variety of industries. I have a Mechanical Engineering degree. I really enjoy solving engineering problems and coming up with elegant designs.

Facts about me:

I have over 60 awarded patents in a variety of industries.
I invented a self-brewing coffee mug for the microwave that I licensed.
I built my own wood fired pizza oven in my back yard!

Paul Kim

PAUL

Founder, inbox3d

Hi, my name is Paul and I am a Design Engineer at Dream to Product. In addition, I am the founder of inbox3d, a Chicago-based company that produces one of the most affordable large format printers out in the market. I partnered my company with Dream to Product to increase their high volume 3D printing capabilities.

After college I worked as an R&D Engineer developing consumer products with the side responsibility of fixing the company’s 3D printers.

Facts about me:

I spent a good portion of my college career building robots.

Paula LaBoy

PAULA

Production Supervisor

Hi, my name is Paula and I am a new member of the Dream to Product family. I was hired on as a production associate in the fall of 2017. I recently graduated with a certificate CNC machine set-up/operator and quality control. I spent several years in the medical industry, where attention to detail is critical and where I learned to love detailed work.

Facts about me:

I enjoy parasailing and drinking pina coladas on the beach.
I enjoy rollers coasters and hope to travel to Dubai.

Jon Ferber

JON

CAD Drafter

Hi, my name is Jon and I am a CAD staff engineer at Dream To Product. I received my Associates Degree from Oakton Community College. I have a passion for Computer Aided Design, as all of my favorite classes have utilized 3D modeling. I have been working at Dream To Product since April 2018.

Facts about me:

I like to watch movies, especially Oscar nominees such as Moonlight, Birdman, and the Grand Budapest Hotel.
I love the Beatles.
I am working towards earning a black belt in karate.

Harry Reichert

HARRY

Summer Intern

Hi, my name is Harry and I am interning at Dream To Product for the Summer. I am a Senior at Northwestern University, studying Manufacturing & Design Engineering in addition to Computer Science. I enjoy the opportunity to work at a small company where I can make a tangible impact. Eventually I hope to start my own tech company.

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