Dr. Robert Karban Jr.

Dr. Robert Karban Jr. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Since January 2010, Dr. Karban has been self-employed after a distinguished career as Executive Director in various roles at American Axle & Manufacturing from 2008 to 2010, where responsibilities included Product Engineering and Supply Chain Management. Prior to this, Dr. Karban served as President and COO at Cascade Die Casting Group, Inc. from 1993 to 1996. Dr. Karban holds a PhD in Industrial Technology from Purdue University, an MBA in Operations Research and Organizational Behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, and a BSME in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the General Motors Institute.