Name: Christopher Tebo
Company: CPP-Steel Treaters
Position: Heat Treat Team Leader
Commercial Heat Treater
Years in Industry: 21

During more than two decades in the heat treat industry, Christopher Tebo has built a reputation for combining technical excellence with dependable leadership. As heat treat team leader at CPP-Steel Treaters, he has become a trusted resource for solving complex manufacturing challenges while maintaining the rigorous quality standards required by the aerospace industry.

His career history highlights a dedication to improving heat treat processes. Christopher has implemented changes that strengthen dimensional stability, improve process consistency, and enhance overall product quality, all while approaching problems with a practical, analytical mindset. His ability to identify opportunities for improvement has delivered measurable benefits to both operational performance and client satisfaction.

Christopher also plays an important role in maintaining the company’s AS9100 quality management system and Nadcap accreditation. His knowledge of heat treat processes, documentation requirements, and quality systems helps ensure CPP-Steel Treaters consistently meets the demanding standards expected by its clients.

Beyond his technical accomplishments, Christopher is known as a mentor who willingly shares his experience with newer employees. Colleagues describe him as approachable, dependable, and committed to helping others build both confidence and technical expertise. That combination of leadership, process knowledge, and dedication to quality has made him an invaluable member of his organization and a respected professional within the heat treat community.

Nominated by: CPP-Steel Treaters