

Tateho Ozark Technical Ceramics, Inc.
President and COO
Chris Turner
At TOTC, we specialize in manufacturing industrial ceramics engineered to perform in the most demanding high-temperature environments. Since our founding as Ozark Technical Ceramics in 1986 by Kelly Meares and Greg Lawrence, we've built a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer-focused solutions-serving heater and thermocouple manufacturers across the globe.
In 2015, we joined forces with Tateho Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. out of Japan, forming Tateho Ozark Technical Ceramics, Inc. combining decades of American manufacturing excellence with world-class materials innovation.
Today, TOTC continues to deliver ceramic components that meet the highest standards of durability, precision, and consistency-backed by a team that’s committed to your success.
As we look towards the future, our goals are to continually adapt to the ever-changing world of technology, empower our employees to produce the highest quality product, and ensure our customers receive the highest value service.
Thank you for your continued support of our company. There is no us, without you!
Tateho Ozark Technical Ceramics, Inc.
President and COO
Chris Turner
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Business Management, with emphasis in Quality Management and Human Resource Management. He began his career at the company in 2004.
Since then, he has held multiple leadership positions and played a key role in the company’s growth.
In 2023, he became the President and COO, responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the organization into its next phase of development.

Pioneering the present and the future by manufacturing products with highest quality of materials to meet customer needs.
