Kristen (Birkmayer

Kristen Rinehart is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management. Currently serving as Vice President and General Manager of Recycling at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since May 2022, Kristen previously held the position of Vice President & General Manager at Wilbert Plastic Services, overseeing two injection molding plants and a team responsible for sales, marketing, and engineering. Notably, Kristen transformed an under-performing automotive engineering team in the role of Director of Engineering SE. Prior experience includes managerial roles at Magna Interiors and Proterra Inc., as well as significant strategic sourcing projects at Pall Corporation. Kristen's early career at Ford Motor Company spanned various roles in skilled manufacturing management, supported by a solid educational foundation in Manufacturing Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.