Sam Markel

Sam Markel has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. They most recently served as the Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations at Guardian Bikes, starting in March 2022. Prior to this role, Sam was a member of the Advisory Board at Guardian Bikes from November 2021 to March 2022.

Sam also owned and operated Perplexed 3D starting in July 2022.

From 2019 to 2021, Sam worked at K&N Engineering as the Director of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. In this role, they were responsible for relocating the production facility and leading a team in various manufacturing processes.

Before K&N Engineering, Sam held roles at Optimas Solutions starting in 2013. They were initially the Regional Quality Manager, overseeing quality control in multiple locations. Later, Sam became the Heavy Duty Truck Quality Manager Americas, responsible for ensuring the highest levels of quality for fasteners and components.

Earlier in their career, Sam worked at Cummins, Inc as a Sr. Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer / Purchasing, focusing on product specifications and quality assurance practices.

Additionally, Sam has experience as an Operations Manager at On Site Manufacturing, Inc., where they were involved in business requirements, quality control, and relationship management. Prior to that, they worked as a Production Supervisor and Quality Engineer at Valeo Sylvania, leading teams and coordinating activities related to injection molding and exterior lighting assemblies.

Sam's career started at Dura Automotive as a Quality Engineer, where they maintained quality support for assembly lines and implemented various quality control measures.

Overall, Sam Markel's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operations, manufacturing, quality control, and leadership roles across a range of industries.

Sam Markel attended Indiana State University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management Technology. During the same period, they also pursued an Associate of Architectural Design degree in Technology at Indiana State University, which they completed in 2002.