Jon Dreher

Jon Dreher has diverse work experience spanning various industries. As the General Manager at H.B. Carbide Company, they currently hold a senior leadership position. In 2007, they founded their own business called MyRaceNumber, where they pioneered the concept of online shirt design for custom motocross apparel. Jon successfully built a customer base of over 20,000 unique customers and developed a global sales plan.

Jon also served as the Vice President at Promethient, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, they were the Site Director for Central Lake Operations at Armor Express in 2019. Jon played a crucial role in turning around the struggling operation and making it scalable, focusing on operational, engineering, and sales support improvements.

Jon's experience includes executive roles as well. Jon served as the Executive Chairman for the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council, where they led the organization's foundational development and strategic planning from 2015 to 2020. Jon was also the President of GRIT Manufacturing LLC, where they purchased and sold a metal finishing business within a year, successfully implementing DEQ compliance and optimizing operations.

In previous roles, Jon was the Vice President of Manufacturing at TentCraft, where they designed and scaled manufacturing operations for a start-up company. Jon also worked at Fullerton Tool Company as the LEAN Transformation Manager and Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Manager. Their responsibilities included implementing LEAN practices, conducting Kaizen events, and managing the supply chain network.

Furthermore, they worked as a Senior Project Engineer at Barnes Aerospace, leading engineering and production support activities for hot forming and super plastic formation processes. Jon contributed significantly, earning a patent for a new process.

Overall, Jon Dreher's work experience demonstrates their expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship, process improvement, and strategic planning across multiple industries.

Jon Dreher attended Michigan State University from 1993 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jon also has additional certifications in LEAN Champion from MMTC, QRM - Quick Response Manufacturing from the University of Wisconsin, and Six Sigma Black Belt from MMTC. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.