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Our Founder & Key Staff

ROBERT "BOB" S. MORSE
Founder


Bob Morse brings decades of engineering expertise in the development of advanced materials, applications, and semiconductor package designs. His career spans leadership roles, international technology transfer, and contributions to major U.S. and Asian manufacturing initiatives.


Education

  • Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas
  • Double Major: Biology & Chemistry
  • Minor: Physics



Professional Distinctions

  • Member, MENSA – Recognized within the top 2% of the general population for IQ.

  • International Experience – Extensive background supporting engineering and manufacturing operations throughout Asia.


Career Highlights

Kyocera International – 1970s

Bob worked directly with Kyocera founder and chairman emeritus Kazuo Inamori, holding engineering responsibility for establishing Kyocera International, San Diego. He led the transfer of ceramic processes and technology from Kyoto Ceramics (Japan) to U.S. operations.


EPH Engineering – 1987

Brought in as an engineering consultant to train Chinese personnel in the operation of a CERDIP semiconductor packaging facility in Xinhua, Hunan, China.


Leadership Roles & Consulting Engagements

Bob has served as Director of Engineering or senior consultant for multiple major technology companies, including:

  • Varian Corporation (Eimac Division) – His sisters‑in‑law’s family business

  • Fairchild Semiconductor

  • Teledyne Inc. (Monolith & Amelco Divisions)

  • Burroughs Corporation

  • Diacon Inc.

  • EPI Engineering Inc.


Notable Technical Achievements

In 1964, at age 29, Bob developed the final engineering solution enabling the first atom to be split in the United States at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC).

  • The two‑mile‑long underground linear accelerator remains the world’s longest.

  • The project, valued at $873 million in today’s dollars, was featured in Popular Science.


Patents

Bob Morse holds numerous U.S. and international patents in semiconductor packaging design and processing.


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ROBERT MORSE - CEO & PRESIDENT


Robert Morse

ROBERT MORSE
President and CEO

Robert Morse has been deeply involved in the family business for decades, gaining hands‑on experience across every aspect of MTI Form‑X from an early age. Born in Northern California, Robert later met his wife of over 30 years.


Education


  • San Diego State University

  • Southern California Institute of Architecture

  • Additional broad academic background in the arts and sciences, including one year of pre‑med studies.


Professional Background


Before joining MTI Form‑X full‑time, Robert and his wife successfully built and operated their own construction company for more than 30 years.

  • The company grew from the ground up to more than 60 employees

  • Operated in two states

  • Managed all aspects of business operations, project execution, and organizational leadership


In 2011, Robert transitioned fully into MTI Form‑X. Having worked alongside his father since high school, he developed a comprehensive understanding of the company’s technology, processes, and customer needs. His long-term involvement ensures that MTI Form‑X remains a strong, multi‑generation family enterprise.


Today, Robert oversees custom machine sales as well as engineering responsibilities, continuing the company’s tradition of innovation and customer-focused solutions.


Personal Interests & Advocacy

Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife, their seven children, nine grandchildren, and extended family. His hobbies include hiking, tennis, kayaking, and bicycling.


Robert is deeply committed to community support and health advocacy, volunteering his time and expertise to initiatives that improve access to care and promote wellness.  Robert is also deeply involved in child‑safety advocacy. For many years, he and his family worked to raise awareness of parental child abduction and were instrumental in driving improvements to child‑safety laws, school safety protocols, and professional training standards. Their efforts helped educate law‑enforcement personnel, psychologists, and school administrators on recognizing risks and protecting vulnerable children.

TRACY MORSE - VP & CFO



Tracy Morse and her husband Robert Morse

TRACY A. MORSE
Executive VP of Finance / CFO

Tracy Morse brings decades of business leadership and operational experience to MTI Form‑X. Born in England and raised in Northern California, she attended San Domenico School before relocating to Southern California in 1995 with her husband and children.




Education


  • University of California, San Diego


Professional Background


Before joining MTI Form‑X, Tracy and her husband successfully built and operated their woman‑owned SBE business for nearly three decades.


  • The company grew from the ground up to more than 60 employees

  • Operated in two states

  • Managed all aspects of business operations, compliance, staffing, and customer service


In 2012, Tracy officially transitioned into MTI Form‑X. She oversees the company’s finances, marketing, and web development, and also has direct training and hands‑on experience in MTI’s embossing and registration target alignment services.


Her combined background in business management, operations, and technical process knowledge supports MTI Form‑X’s continued growth as a multi‑generation family‑owned company.


Personal Interests & Advocacy

Outside of work, Tracy enjoys spending time with her husband Robert, their seven children, nine grandchildren, and extended family. Her hobbies include computers, horseback riding, running, tennis, hiking, kayaking, and bicycling.


Tracy is deeply committed to community support and health advocacy, with a focus on:


  • Childhood brain cancers, including ATRT, in honor of her nephew Steven

  • Child Safety, particularly in schools

  • Alzheimer’s disease, in memory of her mother and mother‑in‑law

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis, which she manages daily


Tracy and her family also have a long history of child‑safety advocacy, playing an active role in raising awareness of parental child abduction and contributing to improvements in child‑safety laws, school safety protocols, and professional training for law‑enforcement, educational, and mental‑health professionals. She is also a vegetarian and a strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals.

ROB RANKIN-MORSE - VP & COO

 

ROB MORSE

Executive  VP of Technology /

COO / CTO


Rob Morse represents the third generation of the Morse family at MTI Form‑X. Born in Northern California and raised in Southern California, Rob later pursued higher education before joining the company full‑time.



Education


  • University of California, San Diego

  • California State University San Marcos


Family Legacy & Technical Development


Rob learned every aspect of MTI Form‑X by working directly alongside his father and grandfather. This hands‑on training across engineering, operations, and production prepared him to take on key leadership roles within the company.


Professional Roles


Chief Engineer

Rob oversees the design, engineering, and quality control of MTI Form‑X’s toolmaking processes. His technical leadership ensures precision, consistency, and innovation across all production lines.


Chief Operating Officer

As COO, Rob manages the day‑to‑day operations of the company, coordinating teams, workflows, and production schedules. His operational oversight is instrumental in MTI Form‑X’s continued success.


Rob has also developed several proprietary processes that have strengthened MTI Form‑X’s capabilities and competitive position within the industry.


Personal Interests & Advocacy


Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, gaming, traveling, computers, tennis, kayaking, and golf.


As part of the third generation of the Morse family, Rob continues the family’s long‑standing commitment to child‑safety advocacy. He supports initiatives focused on improving school safety, increasing awareness of parental child abduction, and promoting responsible technology use among youth.

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