Leadership Team
Dan Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
After graduating from the University of Tennessee with degrees in Electrical Engineering Mr. Roberts moved to the Dallas, Texas area in 1977 where he worked for Texas Instruments. He held positions as an IC designer, prototype product manufacturing manager, and test engineering manager in a special function IC design group at TI before leaving for a position at Mostek in 1979.
At Mostek Mr. Roberts managed an engineering team which was responsible for all production test and burn-in equipment for the memory and interface products line at the Carrolton, TX location. His organization had all purchase selection responsibility for laboratory as well as final test equipment and performed design of interface and new function test hardware for new product test needs.
Mr. Roberts joined InterFET in 1984 and has had a number of responsibilities since that time. These include applications and sales engineering support, product engineering manager, quality assurance manager, VP of Sales and Marketing, and VP of Operations. He assumed the responsibility of President, CEO and Chairman of InterFET Corporation in 1997 and has held these positions since.
Mr. Roberts lives in Plano TX and enjoys volunteer work at his church, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his family.
Alan Bennett
Vice President and General Manager
Mr. Bennett joined InterFET in January 2015 and currently serves as Vice President and General Manager. In this role, Mr. Bennett is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the company, including sales, marketing, operations, and manufacturing.
With a career spanning several Fortune 1000 semiconductor manufacturers, Mr. Bennett has accumulated a wealth of experience in both commercial and operational leadership. His tenure at InterFET has seen him effectively manage independent representatives, direct sales teams, and customer service organizations while also leading the development of strategic partnerships and product strategies. His strategic acumen extends across global markets, ensuring InterFET’s continued success in delivering high-reliability JFET solutions to customers worldwide.
Steve Allen
Vice President of Operations and Quality
Mr. Allen joined InterFET in April 2021 and currently oversees Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, Cybersecurity, and Supply Chain functions. In this role, he provides leadership across production planning, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence.
With a distinguished career in semiconductor manufacturing, Mr. Allen has demonstrated expertise in achieving world-class production standards. His experience spans international thermoelectrics, greenfield startups in battery and semiconductor industries, and the implementation of ISO standards for medical, reliability, environmental, and manufacturing excellence.
Mr. Allen has also contributed to national defense initiatives, including night vision technology and export controls, ensuring secure and compliant deliverables. From hands-on technical roles to leading large teams, his leadership has consistently advanced operational capability, efficiency, and quality throughout the organization.