Mr. Venema joined the company in July 1979 and is currently Vice President and Controller, a position he was appointed to in July 2003. He is responsible for financial reporting and accounting operations and has served in a variety of management and financial positions during a 30 year career with Ampex. Prior to joining Ampex, Mr. Venema was employed by the accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as an auditor.

He received a BS Math degree from The University of Waterloo and is a Certified Management Accountant.