John Degraff, Cpi Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

The Innovatrium Innovation Institute is an organizational development, consulting and training firm specializing in creating value through innovation and growth. It was founded by leading business school professors at the top rated University of Michigan Ross School of Business, consultants, and former executives. Its methods are based on the Competing Values Framework used by thousands of firms worldwide and proven effective by more than 25 years of research. Lead over a 100 Innovation & growth workshops and consulting projects with Professors Jeff DeGraff, Bob Quinn, Kim Cameron, Shawn Quinn and Michael Tschirhart.Launched and built a world class Innovation Institution “Innovatrium, where ideas grow” by recognizing and filling a gap between business and executive education. Strategically located at the center of the University of Michigan campus. Developed new venture startup plan, brand, and innovation space and sold sponsorships for four professors. Featured in Training Magazine and on PBS.

Whitewater, Wi, Us

John has a passion for marketing and provides an action learning environment that helps students grow. As both a practitioner and an educator, his courses at University of Wisconsin Whitewater help students relate real world experience to theory, case studies and simulations.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Executive Education Classes TaughtBoehringer Ingelheim Innovation Greenhouse Program - Phase 1, Boehringer Ingelheim Innovation Greenhouse Program - Phase 2, Boehringer Ingelheim: Global Competitiveness through Innovation, GE Energy: Manufacturing and Supply Chain Excellence Master's Program, Certified Profession Innovator (CPI) certificate program.

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Us

John's Responsibilities• Oversee implementation of strategic direction.• Articulate, safeguard, model and promote Arrow Companies, LLC values.• Promote Arrow Companies, LLC in the community.• Identify, recruit, orient, involve and assess fellow directors.• Suggest strategic agenda items to promote a governance model of operations for the board.• Support the majority decision on issues decided by the board.

San Diego, California, Us

Restructured sales, marketing and call center for Auto Glass Specialists 60 locations. Grew retail segment 31%, volume increase helped secure sale of the company to Belron Inc. the world leader in auto glass repair and replacement

Led startup Dot-com Company from $500,000 to $3,500,000 in two years. Created, diagnosed and developed first e-commerce joint venture with Fannie May Candies; grew web base business 98% year one (revenue share model)

Fort Atkinson, Wi, Us

Developed and implemented a marketing plan that quadrupled Jones Dairy Farms company profits in five years by developing a branded foodservice and retail program called “Welcome to Our House”. Developed worldwide recipe contests for Ivy Awards and National Bed and Breakfast association.

Smithfield, Virginia, Us

Negotiated and developed first regional Coca-Cola tie-in program with eleven states resulted in 20% company growth.Launched new co-branding programs with Florida, Florida State, Miami, Alabama, Auburn Universities, and Atlanta Braves for Lykes meat division.

Arlington, Va, Us

Pioneered new product category by launching Gerber Graduates, which has sold over a billion dollars. Built new product program and launched 44 new products in just one year. This Led Gerber Baby Food to its highest brand share (71.3) in over ten years, with all time record sales in five of six baby food categories that accounted for 95% of company earnings.

Carmel, Indiana, Us

Producer of 20% of the worlds popcorn. Launched first microwave popcorn at Wal-Mart called "Pop Waever", still in distribution today. Developed the Trails End popcorn fundraising program for the Boys Scouts.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Managed, planned and executed all advertising, consumer promoting, and trade promoting for startup company Whitney Yogurt. Positioned brand in 20 major markets including New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago.

Directed advertising, consumer promotion, and trade promotion on Eckrich #1 brand smoked sausage; managed marketing budget of $7MM. Hired as Corporate Food Microbiologist; advanced through Corporate Analytical and Nutritional Chemist to Quality Assurance Specialist, then to Associate Product Manager in Marketing.

Certified Professional Innovator Certificate, Leading Corporate Innovation

Msba, Marketing

Bs, Biology, Chemistry And Business

High School Degree, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies