About Us

Joshua Klyman has been with the company since 2015, beginning his tenure as a Lead Research and Development Engineer and steadily advancing into senior technical leadership roles. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, graduating Magna Cum Laude with High Honors, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University School of Engineering, where he graduated Cum Laude.

Based at the Challenge Electronics International Office in Tel Aviv, Josh’s multidisciplinary engineering expertise and extensive leadership experience enable him to manage complex programs while ensuring performance, reliability, and seamless cross-functional execution. He leads global initiatives spanning product development, industrial design, quality, supply chain, and advanced acoustic engineering, guiding technologies from concept to mass production.

Steven Lubman is the President of Challenge Electronics and a veteran leader in the electronic components industry with more than four decades of executive and entrepreneurial experience. He co-founded Surge Components in 1981 alongside Ira Levy, where he serves as Vice President and played a central role in building the company’s global sales organization and distribution network. In 1988, Steven founded Challenge Electronics, establishing the company as a leading global supplier of acoustic components, power solutions, and electronic assemblies.

With a background in business studies and a career that began in sales management across multiple technical markets, Steven has consistently combined strong commercial leadership with long-term strategic vision. Under his leadership, Challenge Electronics has expanded its international footprint, strengthened partnerships with major OEM customers, and developed a reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions across global supply-chain operations.

Craig Schroeder has been with the company since 1999, beginning his tenure as a Regional Sales Manager and advancing into his current role. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a Minor in Business, providing a strong foundation in customer engagement, market strategy, and commercial leadership.

Based at the company’s headquarters in New York, USA, Craig leads the global sales organization, overseeing regional sales teams, strategic account development, and worldwide revenue growth initiatives. With more than two decades of industry experience, he plays a key role in expanding market presence, strengthening customer partnerships, and aligning sales strategy with the company’s long-term business and product development objectives.