Chief Operating Officer
Matt is the Chief Operating Officer as of August 2023. His primary responsibility is management of engineering activities to include process, simulation, mechanical and controls and design. Results-driven and dedicated management professional with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving medium to large-sized manufacturing environments both domestically and internationally. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous improvement projects to minimize waste, reduce costs, improve quality and maximize throughput. Excellent communicator with success building cohesive teams focused on addressing production, safety, quality, and throughput goals by encouraging proactive participation from all stakeholders.
Previous Experience
Rivian, Bloomington, IL October 2017 – August 2020 Director of Body & Paint
AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN January 2015 – October 2017 Area Manager, Body & Paint
Advanced Manufacturing January 2015 – July 2015 Engineering Specialist Bull Moose Tube Company, Elkhart, IN September 2013-January 2015 Production Manager AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN October 2007 – August 2013 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN June 2006 – September 2007 Lead Technical Engineer – Body Shop AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN March 2001 – May 2006 General Assembly Shift Leader/Assistant Shift Leader Koltanbar Engineering, Troy, MI March 1998 – November 2000 Process Engineer Grand Design, Warren, MI November 1996 – February 1998 Process Engineer
Education
Villanova University – March 2013 Master’s Certificate in Project Management Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN – August 2006 Master of Business Administration Northwood University, Midland, MI – June 1999 Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude