John Veenkant

John Veenkant is an experienced Controls Engineering Manager at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. since February 2021, following a tenure as a Senior Controls Engineer at JR Automation from January 2015 to February 2021. Veenkant's engineering expertise encompasses the design, debugging, and retrofitting of control systems for industrial machines, along with specialized knowledge in PLCs, HMIs, safety circuits, and various automation technologies. Prior experience includes roles at Extol Inc. and Battle Creek Equipment, where responsibilities spanned custom equipment design and development of production line testing solutions. Veenkant also served as a Lab Supervisor at Western Michigan University, enhancing educational experiences in electrical engineering. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Western Michigan University. Additionally, Veenkant is an active soccer referee with the West Michigan Soccer Referee Association since November 2002, officiating at various competitive levels.