Robert Summers

Robert Summers is an experienced operations and business development professional with a diverse background spanning over two decades in various roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Sr. Operation Manager at TentCraft since January 2023, Robert previously held the position of Director of Operations at AAR, focusing on the manufacture of mobile shelters for the defense sector. With extensive experience as a Sr. Business Advisor at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center and as Chairman of the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council, Robert has a strong emphasis on Lean Manufacturing principles and business improvement. Educational qualifications include an MBA and a Master's degree in Business from Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.