SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (OTCQB:SCIA) announced that Shelby Yohn will become the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective April 2, 2026. Yohn succeeds Gerald S. Blaskie, who is retiring after a 25‑year career with the company.
Yohn joined SCI in August 2024 as Director of Accounting and previously served as Corporate Group Controller at Sanoh America from 2014 to 2024. She holds graduate and undergraduate accounting degrees from Ohio Northern University, giving her a strong foundation in financial reporting and treasury operations.
The new CFO will oversee financial reporting, capital allocation and treasury functions, positioning SCIA to maintain capital discipline and support its share‑repurchase program. The internal promotion signals continuity in financial stewardship while bringing fresh experience that will help the company manage cash flow, debt and shareholder returns as it pursues growth in the niche PVD thin‑film market.
SCIA’s most recent financial results provide context for the leadership transition. For the full year 2025, revenue fell 14% to $19.6 million from $22.9 million in 2024, and net income declined 6% to $1.75 million. However, the fourth quarter of 2025 showed a 43% revenue increase to $7.21 million and a 31% rise in net income to $560 k, indicating a rebound in the latest quarter that the new CFO will be tasked to sustain and accelerate.
The broader market outlook for PVD thin‑film materials is favorable. The global PVD market is projected to reach $33.1 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%, while the thin‑film material market is expected to hit $21.65 billion by 2034 at a 4.4% CAGR. SCIA’s focus on innovative, customized solutions and its investment in new manufacturing capabilities align with these growth trends, and the CFO’s role will be critical in funding and managing these initiatives.
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