Chris Lopresti Email & Phone Number

Chapin, SC, US

Ferrous Engineering and Tool is an integrated research and design center, as well as a state of the art CNC machine shop. Here, we possess the capability to design, prototype, and test new products. We are responsible for every stage of development, from idea to first production, and we strive to achieve that goal with the highest quality and velocity.

• Andron Stainless Corporation is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of quality stainless steel, plastic, & exotic alloy fittings, valves, pumps, custom machined and fabricated products.
• As an officer of the company, responsible for all aspects of the company to include engineering, production, logistics, sales, marketing, IT, HR, admin, & accounting, to include full P&L responsibility.
• Assisted in acquisition process of the company in January 2023 by large, private equity backed firm.
• Responsible for all due diligence in acquisition process leading to successful sale of company.
• Project manager for relocation of operations to parent facility leading to streamlined organization.
• Manage facility operations to ensure all requirements are met within established budgets.

• Andron Stainless Corporation is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of quality stainless steel, plastic, & exotic alloy fittings, valves, pumps, custom machined and fabricated products.
• Responsible for engineering, QA, production operations, logistics, sales, marketing, IT, HR, admin, & accounting, to include full P&L responsibility.
• Managed Lean initiative including 5S, SMED, standardized work and value stream mapping projects.
• Grew profit during COVID pandemic by maximizing inventory and production availability.
• Secured PPP funding; used resulting cash to secure staff and improve production lead times resulting in an increase in sales over two-year period.
• Grew customer base by an average of 20% per year, in the last three years.

• Oversaw all plant operations in low volume / high mix / quick turn environment.
• Knowledge in numerous production skills to include welding, fabricating, and CNC machining.
• Improved overall efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing required personnel.
• Employed lean processes to reduce labor force in production office by 50%.
• Increased production efficiency by 30% and engineering and scheduling departments by 60%+.
• Reduced production process costs by 20%+.

Hershey, Pennsylvania, US

• Conducted outside sales for Hershey Chocolate based out of Charleston, SC. Assisted in team effort to win the 1998 President’s Cup for the Carolina’s Region which is awarded to the sales region with the highest.
• Coordinated South Carolina team to reach cost saving goals for 1998 & 1999.South Carolina Convenience Store Coordinator 11/97 to 7/00
• Position created as experiment; Implemented across the country due to my success.
• Attained new account penetration within the convenience store class of trade.
• Responsible for organizing new programs within the South Carolina district.Region Wal-Mart Coordinator 2/98 to 7/00
• Responsible for coordinating all Wal-Mart activity within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, US

• Nationally selected from over 200 colleges and universities to be a participant in the living, working and learning experience of the Walt Disney World College Program.
• Provided quality guest service to over 100,000 guests.
• Maintained the safety and contributed to the efficiency of the operation of the retail unit, and provided hands-on interaction with people from all over the world.
• Attended ten business seminars (30 hours) designed to teach the management philosophies of the Walt Disney Company.
• Lived with international students in a multi-cultural environment.
• Received Applause-O-Gram and White Glove awards for outstanding efforts in demonstrating the true spirit of gracious hospitality.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Graduate Certificate In Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Management & Marketing

Education record

Various Additional Education Classes

Associates, Math & Science (Engineering)

High School Diploma