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Accomplished President and CEO (electrical wiring and components and assemblies) with 20+ years experience integrating strategic and operational planning and creating alignment with all stakeholders. Proven ability to create a clear vision for a $240mm, 500+ associate manufacturing/assembly organization and translating into results with hand-on experience across major drivers including finance, go-to-market, operations, and continuous improvement. Exceptional motivator who addresses cost issues head-on while integrating lean business processes and accountability deep into the organization for enhanced productivity and profit improvement. Energetic and confident leader who has demonstrated success attracting and motivating high performance talent that create results in rapidly changing environments. Proven skills communicating effectively at all levels and disciplines both internally and externally with a track record of organizational alignment, accountability, and trust.Jack is currently President and CEO of Kalas Manufacturing Inc., a 500 employee vertically integrated specialty wire and cable manufacturer. Operations also include a custom engineered cable assembly division supplying a variety of markets and channels. Key markets served include major OEM's in the construction, truck, bus, power generation, mining, RV, and agriculture markets as well as niche distribution channels including welding, submersible pump, cathodic protection, electrical distribution, industrial supply, and general wire and cable specialists. Primary areas of interest include operations management, new product development, strategic thinking/planning, sales and go-to-market strategies (B2B) and execution. Recently implemented a new ERP system companywide (Microsoft Dynamics AX)Jack is an active member in YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and has been for almost 20 years.

Listed skills include Creative, Innovative, Strategic Thinker, Risk Taker, and 18 others.