John Ragan Email & Phone Number

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

Semi-retired product manager with 30 years of product management and project management experience interested in remote consulting opportunities with small companies and start ups. Peak interest is in helping engineering companies with limited product management expertise learn to produce successful products in their markets. I can mentor junior product managers, provide guidance and structure on product development processes, assist with the development of technical marketing materials, and provide insight on pricing strategies.

Plymouth, Mn

Product Management for the company's global products.

Minneapolis, Mn

North American responsibility for the SMARTtill® product line including product definition, product roadmap, managing integration partners, coordinating forecasting and production, management of the technical implementation team, revenue/margin analysis, cost reduction, sales training and support.

Minnetonka, Mn

• Oversaw Vender Management, Product Branding / Pricing, Sales training and support.• Conducted research on new products / business cases.• Authored marketing materials and product requirements.• Recommended product forecasting to manage inventory.• Participated in product development process definition and improvement.• Conducted research and studies for Strategic / Tactical product planning.

Chanhassen, Mn

• Provided ARM/Measure 10 on-site training and technical support in the U.S. and Canada.• Improved training curriculum and conducted classes reporting progress to upper management.

• Obtained Minnesota Remodeler Contractor License.• Established Minnesota JRSQUARED Corporation.• Prospected and delivered remodeling projects – 100% customer satisfaction.

Maple Grove, Minnesota

• Defined Product Management organization, documents and procedures.• Directed Product Management, Project Management, Q/A, Technical Writing.• Introduced OEM product concept and managed technology partners.• Evaluated sales opportunities to establish product inventory forecast. • Defined marketing materials and channel promotions.• Provided sales training / support and established pricing strategies.