100 Years of Manufacturing Innovation
Bead Chain has been a proven pioneer in the manufacturing industry. From the innovation of a process called swaging (the production of metal bead chains using all the metal that goes into the machine), to producing over 22 million dog-tag chains for armed forces in World War II.
Since then, Bead Chain has continued to innovate. In 2014, Bead Chain hired its first female CEO, Jill Mayer, who then went on to appear in Connecticut Magazine’s “40 Under 40” in 2019.
Serving Loyal Customers Across the Globe
Bead has supplied authentic Bead Chain since 1914. Bead Chain is used on vertical blinds, as a ceiling fan light cord, securing gas tank and other marine parts, as window blinds, attaching commercial shower curtains, inside toilets and other plumbing fixtures, key chains for dog tags, and many other products. We offer the highest level of service available, demonstrated by over a hundred years of customer loyalty.
Leadership Team
Jill Mayer, CEO
Jill Mayer started at Bead in 2007 as Financial Controller where she managed HR, financial planning, budget management and financial reporting of both Bead Chain and Bead Electronics divisions. In 2014, she took on the role of Corporate President, responsible for strategic planning and executive leadership. In 2018, she was promoted to CEO to lead the company into the future through growth and innovation. She holds a BS in Business from the University of Vermont and an MS from Champlain College.
Lou Guerci, President
Lou Guerci joined Bead in 2015 to lead electronic sales and marketing efforts. In 2020, he was promoted to President to lead the company to be more innovative and profitable through growth and acquisition. He has more than 25 years of experience in the electronics and technology sector, working at Winchester Electronics, Amphenol and Teradyne. Lou holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Kristen Moreira, CFO
Kristen Moreira joined Bead Industries as Corporate Controller in 2015 and was promoted to CFO in 2018. As CFO, she directs the accounting, treasury, and control functions at both Bead Industries and McGuire Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bead. Prior to joining Bead, Kristen worked as an Audit Manager at CohnReznick. She has more than 10 years experience in public accounting. Kristen holds a BS in Accounting and an MS in Accounting from UConn. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
