Ron Scheffler Email & Phone Number

Johnson Creek, Wisconsin

•Received the 2021 Green Industry Pros Editor's Choice Award for the Bobcat ZT7000 Commercial Mower. •Aided in Social Media attention to win Mower Madness competition (4) consecutive years•Launched (21) Bobcat series mowers successfully and co-hosted the on-line live launch event.•Received the “20 for 2020” Landscape Business Award for the Ryan Turf Hydro Sod cutter.•Received the “20 for 2019” Landscape Business Award for the Predator-Pro 7000 series commercial mowers.•Launched (5) 2019 BOB-CAT commercial series mower families successfully based upon market segment analysis and continuous customer review.• Emcee of the new product event for the 2019 BOB-CAT mower families which hosted distributors, dealers, publishers, media, and other company personnel; led awards dinner and training seminars with product displays.• Launched XRZ Pro RS families which received the “20 for 2018” Landscape Business Award.

Johnson Creek, Wisconsin

• Analyze and review market segment for BOB-CAT commercial and residential turf products including zero-turn, midsize, and walk-behind mowers.• Anticipate incremental business sectors for both commercial and residential models of all BOB-CAT products.• Launch new BOB-CAT product line-up of QuickCat stand-on mowers, 21in WB, RS Series mower families, AirFX mower decks, and XRZ Pro families• Present new product training via classroom settings and Webex.• Create sales training and promotional videos.• Emcee 4th Street Live! concert series events at GIE – Turf Industry’s leading show.• Initiate distributor, dealer, and landscaper visits, shadow landscaping crews, and facilitate VOC events to acquire market segment data – both nationally and internationally.

Johnson Creek, Wisconsin

• From initial VOC and concept events, through preparing for pilot build - managed, aided in design, customer interface at distributor, dealer, and end-user level, testing, and building of the Stand-On ZT mower to prepare for production.• Ability to manage multiple projects on an on-going basis with flexibility and integrity, incorporating various departments, deadlines, and priorities.• Project management of the walk behind mid-floating deck models from conception through product launch and production support.• Managed, designed, and launched various residential ZT mower projects and team from concept through production build.• J and H-series ZT mower launch including ROPS design per OSHA 1928 standards.• R&D and project management of the G-series ZT mower family, including VOC and EPA emissions standards. • Led distributer/dealer events aiding the G-series ZT production launch.• Patent awarded of a sealed, non-permeable fuel tank system - No. 8,813,780.• Patent awarded for collection system pick-up and release of debris - No. 9,433,148.• R&D of the FastCat and Sears Craftsman Pro ZT lawn mowers from preliminary design concepts, and project management through production launch.• Participated on VA/VE team with total cost savings of $83,000 annually.• Obtained Six Sigma green belt certification by streamlining the ECO process for an annual savings of $50,000, and by re-designing Steiner mower decks for an annual savings of $209,000 annually.• Increased cost savings on Steiner and Steiner Attachment production by $60,000 through quality and enhanced design efforts.• Assisted in development and testing of cutterdeck systems and ROPS per ANSI and OSHA standards.• Participated in Kaizen events.

• R&D of the 580G Series rough terrain forklift from preliminary design concepts through production launch.• Designed counterweights for all forklift models to insure competitive placement of the CG, both vertically and horizontally, and to include zero tail swing.• Designed and developed forklift hood and side panels to increase operator visibility, and ease of servicing and maintaining engine components.• Assisted in the development of forklift testing for longitudinal and lateral stability per ASME and SAE safety standards.• Redesigned blade controls and hydraulic linkage assembly for the 1150H Series crawlers, resulting in reduced lever efforts and less handle travel.• Participated in test lab cross-functional training for various measurements of static and dynamic loads on new backhoe frames and bulldozers, swing cylinder displacements, and sound tests.• R&D of the fuel and hydraulic tank and toolbox of the NH LV80 loader landscaper.• Participated in a complete tear-down of a Cat 420D backhoe with complete analysis for competitive evaluation.• Re-engineered the fuel and hydraulic tanks of the M-Series backhoe using DTC analysis for a total annual savings of $325,000.

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

• R&D asphalt pavers, both screeds and tractors, and the systems thereof, for product support and enhancement.• Designed, constructed, and analyzed ventilation system for asphalt fumes control, for both 8ft and 10ft screeds, resulting in a 99% capture efficiency.• Re-engineered complete screed diesel burner systems generating a cost savings of $30,000/year.• Intensified screed burner heat distribution system for Superpave mixes by increasing CFM output by 50%.• Installed Carlson strike-off system to fixed screeds, and configured screeds for proper alignment and functions.• Investigated and improved Markline trimmers for longevity.

Tonawanda, New York

• R&D off-highway paving equipment and road wideners for continuous improvement.• Revised hydraulic and electrical systems of self-propelled widener for safety, durability, and cost savings.• Designed mechanical linkage for transmission of self-propelled widener.• Assisted in the design and implementation of an universal adapter for skid-loaders.• Designed and revised mounting adapters to off-highway loaders, graders, and coupling systems.

Springville, New York

• R&D transit concrete mixers, drums, and the components thereof.• Designed pneumatic manifold for water tank systems on low-profile mixers.• Revised hydraulic chute and drive circuit for increased performance and reliability.• Troubleshoot manufacturing applications, both in-house and customer warranty.• Calculated weight distributions per customer specifications.• Patterned fabricated and machined parts for future manufacturing.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Biblical Studies

Associate’S Degree, Engineering Science