Leadership & History

Mark Atchley

Owner and President

Mark L. Atchley served in military service for a total of 26 years. He began his military career in 1981 after graduating from high school in Alabama. Originally signing up for the Marines, he completed four years before moving to the Army in 1986. He married Joann Navar, Ralph and Bob Navar’s niece, in 2003 while attending the Sergeant Major’s Academy. He retired as the Command Sergeant Major of the 506^th Regimental Combat Team in the 101^st Airborne Division after completing various tours of combat including Kosovo, Somalia, and Iraq.

He came back and completed his Bachelors of Business at the University of Texas at El Paso, and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

He began working at Lone Star Industrial as the CFO in 2007 while learning about the process of making and selling Spring Test Probes.

Upon the retirement of Ralph Navar, Jr. he became a co-owner, along with his wife, Joann Navar.  He is the current President of Lone Star Industrial.

Joann Navar

Owner & Vice-President

Joann Navar has been around Lone Star Industrial since its inception.

When Ralph Navar retired in 2014, she left the teaching profession after 20 years, to rum Lone Star Industrial alongside her husband, Mark Atchley.

Being bilingual in English and Spanish, Joann travels throughout the Americas, to promote Lone Star Industrial’s commitment to quality and customer care.

Benjamin Rodriguez

Lead Salesman

Benjamin has been with LSI for over 20 years. He came to LSI after working as an engineer in several wiring harness plants in Mexico. Due to his experience, he has been able to assist many of his customers with their needs.  Being fluent in Spanish, Benjamin has gone to Mexico, Central, and South America in order to ensure customer satisfaction.

Alex Estrada

Production Manager

With over 30 years of experience at LSI, Alex ensures quality control. With an eye for detail and a background in electronics, Alex strives for the best possible product for each customer’s need.  Every batch of pins is tested to ensure they will meet the customer’s specifications and Alex’s approval. The production line, under the guidance of Alex, is a great source of pride at LSI.