Experior Laboratories, LLC, a Southern California-based, third-party test laboratory providing independent design verification and qualification testing services to component and system manufacturers, military contractors, integrators and system providers within the Telecommunication, Military, Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Medical and many other industries.
Recognized throughout the industry for superior customer service, consistent on-time delivery, project management by experts and end-to-end accountability, Experior Labs offers customers cost-effective, highly qualified testing services that add value to any organization, regardless of size.
Experior Laboratories, LLC was founded in 2003 and is privately held. A unique business model and substantial private investment has allowed Experior Labs to become one of the fastest growing independent test laboratories in North America. Headquartered in Oxnard, CA, Experior Labs occupies approximately 70,000 sq ft. in a multi-building campus.
Headquarters
Experior Laboratories, LLC
1635 Ives Avenue, Oxnard, California 93033
Phone: 805-483-3400
Fax: 805-483-5484
Executive Team
Lorenz Cartellieri
SME Fiber Optics (Founder)
For 22 years Lorenz Cartellieri served as president of Experior Laboratories, contributed to the strategic vision for the company, and was responsible for overall operations. His experience in the testing arena of optical components and metrology has been recognized by industry associations and he was a member of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and SAE AS-3 Technical Committee on Fiber Optics and Applied Photonics for many years.
As of 2025, Mr. Cartellieri has relinquished operational responsibilities to David Cohen Ph.D. (General Manager). Lorenz Cartellieri continues to serve Experior Laboratories as SME for fiber optic component testing and as a strategic advisor.
Before co-founding Experior Laboratories in 2003, Mr. Cartellieri was a product manager and senior design engineer for Rifocs Corporation specializing in fiber optics. He has a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Hanover, Germany.
John Kim
Technical Director (Founder)
John Kim is the technical director and co-founder of Experior Laboratories, LLC. With over 20 years of experience in the test application and measurement industry, he is responsible for test engineering, development, and overall program execution for Experior Labs. Prior to launching Experior Laboratories, John was a senior design engineer at Rifocs Corporation, and developed automated fiber optic test measurement systems. He holds a BSEE degree from Stanford University and an MSEE degree from Purdue University.
David Cohen, Ph.D.
General Manager
As General Manager of Experior Laboratories, LLC., Dr. David Cohen provides the overall leadership and direction for the company, overseeing its technical, operational, and business functions. He has more than 30 years of engineering and testing experience and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Cohen previously served as Engineering Manager at Experior Laboratories, LLC.
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Earlier in his career, he was the fiber optic scientist at Rifocs Corporation, where he directed R&D, and later a founding member of nanoPrecision Products, where he established and managed their high-precision technology and product development center. He holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.
Roger Rutz
VP of Sales and Marketing
As VP of Sales and Marketing at Experior Laboratories, LLC, Roger Rutz is responsible for Experior Lab’s global sales and marketing activities. He brings over 20 years of fiber optic component and environmental test experience to Experior Labs. He is also a member of the SAE AS-3 Technical Committee on Fiber Optics and Applied Optics, the ARINC Fiber Optic Subcommittee, as well as the SAE AE-8 C1/C2 Technical Committee for electrical interconnects and tooling. Prior to joining Experior Laboratories LLC in 2009, Roger Rutz was the West Coast Sales Manager for EXFO and Fiber Optic Applications Engineer at Rifocs Corporation.
Grace Beech
Engineering Manager
As Engineering Manager, Grace Beech is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the Engineering Department at Experior Laboratories. Leveraging her years of engineering and program experience, she guides the company's dedicated team of engineers in the areas of test engineering, development, and overall program execution. With several years of prior experience in the aircraft and manufacturing industries, Grace joined Experior Laboratories in 2014. She has held a wide-ranging set of positions over her tenure: Mechanical Test Engineer, Project Engineer specializing in dynamics, vibration test lab management, and most recently served as Program Manager and Engineering Supervisor. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Gerrit Lane
Manager of Technical Strategy and Applications
Gerrit Lane joined Experior Laboratories as a Test Engineer in 2015, after earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA. He later advanced to Project Engineer, where he oversaw hundreds of successful environmental test campaigns. He grew to serve as Technical Lead and Engineering Supervisor, where he supported new test engineers, helped troubleshoot complex issues, and led the development of new test setups and fixture designs. Today, as Manager of Technical Strategy and Applications, Gerrit leads the team responsible for test quotations. Drawing on his broad test experience, he provides technical direction on new quote requests and inquiries by helping to plan and shape execution approaches, refine scopes and requirements, and ensure every customer has a smooth, well-supported path into testing.
Debbie McPherson
Director of Business Development
Debbie McPherson is responsible for expanding Experior Labs sales and customer base by further developing existing customer relationships as well as identifying and capturing new programs and opportunities.
Debbie brings nearly two decades of testing experience ranging from UL (Underwriters Laboratories) to NTS (National Technical Systems). While with UL, Debbie was involved within the Consumer Electronics, ITE/Telecom, Lighting, Medical, and Power Distribution industries. Debbie’s primary success with NTS was focused in the aerospace and space sectors. Debbie will utilize this solid understanding of testing challenges, combined with Experior Labs ever expanding capabilities, to assist customers meet their testing goals.
Bruce K. Burger
Director of Business Development
Bruce Burger supports new and existing customers to grow relationships and expand business efforts in the space & defense industry. For a decade prior to Experior Labs, Bruce held business development & sales roles in the product testing industry at Dayton T. Brown and NTS (now Element U.S. Space & Defense). Bruce brings more than 30 years of experience in engineering, program management, sales, and business development to his current role at Experior. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Outside of work Bruce enjoys beach volleyball, golf, skiing, and time with his family in Hermosa Beach, CA.
Tony Piraino
Director of Business Development
Tony is the Director of Business Development for his assigned territory at Experior Labs, bringing more than 45 years of success in sales, sales leadership, customer service, and program management across the military, aerospace, and space market sectors. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for customer development, technical sales leadership, and strategic sales planning, consistently delivering quota achievement and sustained revenue growth. His experience includes developing new customer relationships, expanding existing accounts, and leading complex programs from initial engagement through execution. With a deep understanding of customer needs and technical requirements, Tony is known for driving long-term partnerships and delivering measurable results in highly regulated, performance-driven environments.
Ryan Laudato
Quality Assurance Manager
Ryan has over 20+ years of experience working in various industries including aerospace, fiber optics and biotechnology. He holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and a MS degree in Quality Assurance from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
