LAKE FOREST, CA – Materials distributor Insulectro has promoted Patrick Redfern to president.

He succeeds Tim Redfern, who held the position for 12 years.

Patrick Redfern was vice president and general manager of Insulectro Express, and also held the top jobs at Laminating Co. of America and Tri-Star Laminates and CAC. He has been with Insulectro since 1998.

In a press release, Tim Redfern said, "I am looking forward to seeing the value that Patrick's fresh perspective will bring to this role. Not only is he is an experienced executive, but he knows our business, understands the market, and the requirements of our customers and suppliers."

Tim Redfern becomes managing director of Redfern Partners, where he will lead efforts to identify and integrate strategic acquisitions, and will take on more responsibility for management of the Redfern Companies' assets and investments inside and outside of the electronics industry. He will remain on the board of Insulectro, where he has worked since 1992.