Michael Tarter

Michael Tarter is an experienced professional with a diverse background in operations management and strategic innovation within the beverage and automotive industries. Currently serving as the Strategic Innovation Manager at the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative since January 2022, Michael oversees initiatives to enhance the state's beverage container deposit program. Prior to this, Michael held various significant roles at Stellantis, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Chrysler Group LLC, focusing on operations, lean manufacturing, and total productive maintenance across multiple plants. With a solid educational foundation including a Master's degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University, Michael Tarter brings a wealth of knowledge in operational efficiency and manufacturing principles to every role.