Our Executive Team

Roy Link — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Co-Owner

As the son of Herbert Wolfgang Link, who established the company in 1935, Roy began his career with LINK in 1970. In 1989, Roy was named CEO/President of LINK and has worked passionately since to elevate the company from its humble roots to the global organization it is today. It has been through his leadership and tremendous dedication, as well as the skill and hard work of the LINK team, that the company has grown to be a leader in specialty equipment and innovative testing solutions around the world. For decades, Roy has been heavily involved in supporting local and worldwide engineering communities, as well as participating on and chairing boards of local businesses and industry associations. In addition to numerous accolades, Roy has been awarded the Engineering Society of Detroit’s Humanitarian Award, the organization’s highest engineering honor.

As Chairman and CEO, Roy has started to transition into a role that oversees LINK’s strategic direction, promoting the growth of the company into new and emerging markets.

Roy is a consummate leader, visionary, and entrepreneur, and he takes tremendous pride and enjoyment in the relationships he continues to build with his employees, customers, and partners.

Matthew G. Link — President. Co-Owner

Matt began his career at LINK in 1997 as a Project Coordinator in LINK’s test laboratories, followed by a similar role in our design and manufacturing headquarters, and the position of General Manager of vehicle testing at LINK Arizona. In 2013, Matt was named President and began overseeing all LINK operations. He is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and supportive culture at LINK, enabling its talented workforce to maximize impact and deliver great value to our customers.

Matt is focused on reinforcing the traits that have allowed LINK to succeed into its third generation. This includes a long-term focus on our customers’ best interest and the overall health of our organization. It also includes being heavily integrated into the industries we serve and staying close to our customers to understand both their challenges and their vision forward.

LINK has had a tremendous number of dedicated, talented, high-integrity employees that are the reason for the success and longevity of the organization. Matt is driven to ensure that level of talent is nurtured and further invested in, to ensure success for generations to come.

Ultimately, his vision is to lead a thriving organization that is constantly evolving and finding new ways to deliver even more value to its customers.

Adam R. Link — Chief Technology Officer. Co-Owner

Adam is currently Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Link Group, Inc. Adam joined LINK in 2008, serving in technical and application roles in both Korea and the United States, as well as overseeing LINK’s China operations for several years. Adam then moved back to the United States, and took on a global responsibility for all technical activities for Link Group.

Adam takes great pride and appreciation in the working relationships he is able to develop with customers, suppliers, and colleagues from all corners of the world. Above all, Adam finds enjoyment and motivation in new and exciting challenges, and the ability to offer highly engineered, customized solutions.

Derek N. Stoneburg — Chief Financial Officer

Established as the CFO of LINK in 2013, Derek oversees all global financial functions including accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax activities, treasury, and shareholder relations. In addition, Derek supervises all global Information Technology, risk, insurance, and legal affairs.

Derek maintains a strong focus on strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, driving profitable growth, and delivering shareholder returns. He values LINK’s commitment to conducting business with integrity and unwavering ethical behavior, and he is motivated to provide a rewarding environment for employees while driving to deliver the highest value for LINK’s customers.

Ronan Harkin — Chief Operations Officer

Ronan began his career at LINK in 2001, holding multiple roles across business units, sectors, and continents, shaping his understanding of LINK’s customers, products, and culture. As COO, Ronan directly oversees LINK’s US, European, and Latin American test operations, as well as all businesses tied to the design and manufacture of test systems in these regions. He also plays a major role in guiding all LINK businesses, including our Asian operations. Ronan is dedicated to driving operational excellence while empowering and enabling his teams to perform at their best.

With a strong focus on aligning operations with strategic goals, Ronan ensures that each initiative not only meets current demands but also prepares the organization for future opportunities. Ronan is passionate about process improvements that enhance productivity and ultimately drive customer satisfaction and success. He values clear communication and collaboration, enabling LINK’s teams to stay aligned and focused on exceeding customer expectations while helping them to achieve their organizational objectives.

Bob Evans – Executive Vice President, Sales & Business Development

Bob joined LINK in 2024, bringing extensive experience in the automotive OEM and Tier 1 supplier market, having worked closely with many of LINK’s key global customers. His product background spans sales and applications engineering across brake systems, steering and suspension systems, ADAS electronics, Li-ion battery development, and more.

From 1992 to 2021, Bob held positions of increasing responsibility at ZF (TRW/LucasVarity), including his appointment as Vice President & Global Account Director in 2002. Most recently, he contributed to Silicon Valley start-up GruEnergy, a developer of advanced engineered battery materials, where he helped shape technology roadmaps and global customer strategies.

Bob is committed to strengthening LINK’s customer partnerships and driving innovation, with a clear focus on delivering advanced equipment and test solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers in the global mobility market.

Franchelle Thomas – Vice President, Human Resources

Franchelle Thomas, PHR, SHRM-CP, joined LINK in 2023 as Vice President of Human Resources, bringing a wealth of experience in the international automotive and manufacturing space.

In her global role, Franchelle provides leadership and direction focused on fostering employee engagement, legal compliance, talent and organizational development, business partnerships, and business strategy. She is based in our corporate offices in Plymouth, MI.

Every individual matters to Franchelle, and through her work, she seeks to align a culture of recognition and care for our people with the pursuit of business objectives and the creation of pathways for employee growth.

Jerry Curtis – Vice President, Global Software, Controls & Quality

Jerry joined LINK in 1994 and has since taken on a range of key positions in test engineering, quality management, oversight of our US Test Operations, and software development and support. With a strong affinity for supporting our quality systems and increasing organizational efficiency, Jerry’s current role as VP of Global Software, Controls & Quality leverages his education and experience to lead the advanced development of our software and controls product lines, while ensuring that we deliver high-quality systems and practices throughout our organization.

Jerry is a United States Air Force veteran. He enjoys developing teams to create the proper culture and community, and to maximize overall productivity and value generation for LINK and our partners and customers alike.

Earl Smith – Vice President, US Sales

As VP of US Sales for LINK’s US Test Equipment and Test Services, Earl’s role is critical in aligning the relationship between LINK’s product and test service offerings, as well as understanding and delivering on customer needs. Earl came to LINK in 2018 with a strong automotive testing background with over 30 years of experience, having both led and owned testing businesses. Throughout his time at LINK, he has been an integral part of LINK’s US Test Operations and has added the sales of test systems in the US market to his scope of responsibilities.

Earl’s focus on customer satisfaction, drive for growing businesses, and wide breadth of experience across the testing industry offer great leadership and support to our employees, partners, and customers.