Jewell brings her passion for helping others into all she does. From working as a nurse’s aid to raising her children and running a successful electronic design firm alongside her husband, Jewell brings her meticulous attention to detail and a unique blend of care and precision to every aspect of her work. She has been with Above Average Outcomes since it opened in September 2009, and has been through every evolution along the way.

Jewell’s journey into electronics began through self-learning and with the help of her husband, Don. For decades, she collected hands-on experience building prototypes using wire-wrap technology and operating flow solder machines. Today, she specializes in programming ICs, performing QC inspections, serializing boards, and even handling company pickups and deliveries. Jewell’s favorite part of her role is serializing boards, where her attention to detail truly shines.

Unplugging

Outside of work, Jewell enjoys spending time with her family, solving jigsaw puzzles, camping, and hunting. Known for her thoughtfulness, Jewell never forgets a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion. She is an integral part of both her family and the Above Average Outcomes team.

Liv Gadd has been a critical member of the Above Average Outcomes team since April 2010. Today, she serves as our Senior Assembly Specialist and is certified in IPC soldering, seal welding, and Class 100,000 cleanroom practices under the universal ISO 14644-1 standards. With nearly three decades of manufacturing experience, Liv applies her meticulous attention to detail and years of knowledge in her role daily.

Before AAO, she worked in multiple manufacturing and electromechanical roles, including 10 years at Sundstrand Data Control (now Honeywell). In that role, Liv contributed to the development of space shuttles, worked on the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), and developed a fuse tinning soldering procedure, all while receiving the perfect attendance award.

Dedicated and dependable, she is committed to excellence in all of her assembly work and loves the welcoming environment of AAO. Liv specializes in gold micro-welding, silver soldering, and winding wires down as small as 0.0005 inch in diameter. Her top skill (and her true passion) is in microscope work. She believes the smaller the part, the better, and she thrives under the challenge of working on intricate, detailed assembly projects.

Unplugging

When she’s not soldering circuit boards, Liv enjoys playing and listening to music as well as studying linguistics. She is a lover of sports and animals.

Gina Keller joined Above Average Outcomes in June 2022, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing and electronics industry. With expertise in soldering and surface-mount technology, including fine-pitch components, she excels at assembling and installing combinations of components, wiring, subassemblies, and hardware to create a range of electronic and electro-mechanical units.

Gina loves the variety of her work at AAO and thrives in the small, family-oriented atmosphere that makes each day equally enjoyable and productive. Her dedication, warmth, and positive outlook shine through in everything she does, and her precision and skill are invaluable to our team.

Unplugging

Gina is a proud mother of four and nana to nine wonderful grandchildren. She cherishes time spent with her family. Gina also enjoys the great outdoors, tackling projects around her home, and tending to her garden.

Nicole Keller joined the Above Average Outcomes team in September 2022 as Operations Manager, bringing a strong background in leadership and a knack for organization. With two years of Assistant Manager experience, she has honed her skills in inventory management, training, customer service, and operational excellence — earning her store a 5-star Operational Evaluation Report. At AAO, she supports production by processing packing slips and invoices, preparing kits, managing inventory, purchasing parts, receiving components, and coordinating shipments of finished products.

Nicole thrives in the dynamic environment of a small, family-oriented company, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. She especially enjoys learning technical concepts and working in a versatile role that ignites her curious mind.

Unplugging

In her free time, Nicole is making memories with her toddler and three cats. With an affinity for the great outdoors, she loves spending time in nature and hunting for sea glass at the beach with her daughter. She also enjoys hands-on creative projects and curling up with a good book.