About Becon.
George Economos

George Economos

CEO

George likes to say he started working at Becon the day he was born. Following in his father’s footsteps, George started coming to the shop as a little boy, taking pleasure in small tasks and odd jobs that allowed him to be involved in his father’s business. While growing up, throughout his college years, and when he finally started his career at Becon, George held nearly every position at the company — from janitor to designer/engineer to QC manager and general management — and is now Becon’s CEO.


George received his engineering degree from University of Hartford in 1990.

David Archilla

David Archilla

President

David Archilla has worked in a leadership position in manufacturing of a wide variety of equipment for over 45 years. He has been an employee of Becon for 40 years, starting as group leader in the manufacturing department, followed by many promotions to management positions in production, purchasing, and sales. He assumed the role of President in 2014.

Matt Smolnik

Matt Smolnik

Vice President
Senior Sales Engineer

Matt Smolnik graduated from GMI Engineering and Management Institute with a B.S.M.E. He has worked up through the ranks at Becon, starting off as a design engineer, and was promoted to Vice President in 2015. He has been at Becon since 1985.


“My focus at Becon is to provide high quality, creative, cost-effective solutions to customer requirements.”

Sovann Meach

Sovann Meach

Assistant Vice President

Sovann's experience at a technical high school was a natural fit for employment at Becon. Driven by a desire to work with his hands, he began his career as a welder/fabricator and gradually progressed through the ranks, to various QC positions — to production management, to director of manufacturing, and, finally, to the position of Assistant Vice President — all while maintaining a hands-on approach.


Sovann holds several qualifications, including NDT Qualifications (Levels 1 & 2).

Maria G. Economos

Maria G. Economos

Treasurer

Along with her brother, George, Maria grew up in the family business at a young age. Starting with a summer job in the mid-1980s, Maria has since held different administrative positions at Becon, until finally becoming Becon’s Treasurer in 2015.


Maria oversees the finances at Becon, including accounts payable and receivable. She received her BSBA in 1989 from Boston University.

Keith R. Harvey

Keith R. Harvey

Quality Assurance Manager

Keith Harvey graduated from SUNY Maritime College with a degree in marine transportation and later received an associate degree in nondestructive testing. He has worked as an inspector and auditor in the nuclear industry and as an inspector of bridges and structures. He has been at Becon since 1999 as QA Manager and welding engineer and is NDT level III certified in MT, PT & UT and CWI.