Benchmark Electronics, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Benck as President and CEO. Benck's official start date will be on March 18, 2019, at which time he will succeed Benchmark's current President and CEO Paul Tufano, who will remain with the company as an advisor through December 31, 2019. Upon joining the company, Benck will also join the company's board of directors.

Jeff Benck most recently served as Lantronix's President, Chief Executive Officer and Director since December 2015.