Jacob J. Haas III

Jacob J. Haas III has over 20 years of work experience in various roles in operations, manufacturing, and distribution. Jacob J. started their career at Utica Cutlery Company in 1992, where they worked as a Quality Manager, Plant Engineer, and Assistant Plant Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for overseeing the pocket knife department, developing production schedules, and ensuring timely delivery. Jacob J. then joined Feldmeier Equipment Incorporated in 1997 as an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer, where they performed a range of duties including maintenance management, special projects coordination, and process improvement.

In 2003, Jacob joined UnionTools (Ames Companies Purchased 2006) as a Quality & Operations Manager. Here, they implemented a supplier quality program and played a key role in the consolidation of assembly operations. Jacob J. then moved on to The AMES Companies, Inc. in 2008, where they held multiple positions including Production Manager, Director of Operations at the Carlisle Distribution Center, and most recently, Vice President of Operations, Manufacturing, and Distribution. In these roles, they have managed large teams, focused on process improvements, and ensured efficient operations. Jacob's experience spans various industries and they have a proven track record in leadership and operational excellence.

Jacob J. Haas III began their education in 1990 at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering until 1992. Jacob J. then transferred to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome in 1992 and completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology in 1994. After a substantial gap, from 1994 to 2011, Jacob furthered their education at Lebanon Valley College. Jacob J. obtained a Master of Business Administration in May 2014, specializing in Business Administration and Management, General.