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Jeremy Holt

President

Jeremy began his career as an engineer in the Piston arena and subsequently moved from the UK to USA after earning his MBA. He held the position of President of Ricardo Inc. for 10 years and was a board director of Ricardo PLC. Subsequently he held the position of CEO of NxtGen Emission controls, a Canada based start up company, and later served as Global Vice President and Head of US business for TREMEC SA de CV, a Mexico based Automotive and Commercial Vehicle transmission manufacturer. Joining Means in 2018, Jeremy’s role is to lead the company in growth and transformation as the automotive industry moves to high efficiency solutions and electrified propulsion.

Ted Ens

Chief Operating Officer

Ted’s career has revolved entirely around the automotive sector, everything from body and chassis to body in white, through complete vehicle assembly and now in the powertrain space. Experiences include numerous new facility, product, and company launches as well as company turnaround situations. Ted is recognized for his strong Leadership and reputation for promoting best-in-class lean manufacturing culture, Kaizen, team building, accountability, responsibility, and authority throughout the workforce.

Chad Workman

VP Global Business Development

Chad is currently the Vice President of Global Business Development, responsible for Sales, Marketing, Strategy and Global Business. Chad joined Means in 2000 as a Product Engineer, holding positions in various functions of increasing responsibility levels until being appointed as Vice President in 2016. Chad plays a key role in leading the Global Business Development function aligning Means technology to the current and emerging needs of the global marketplace that is transforming to electrification. Chad attended Kettering University (formerly GMI) where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Operations Management and his MBA.

Thomas Stockwell

VP Global Commercial Management

Thomas is a leader in strategic direction and product management, and currently oversees our global commercial activities. His expertise in operational management for powder metal and piston pin has helped advance our business units internationally—from the North American market to expansions in China and Europe. After graduating from Illinois State University with a degree in Industrial Technology, Thomas joined our team in 1998.

Tom Meier

VP Process Technologies

A tool and die maker by trade, Tom is instrumental in bringing roller die technology to Means Transform Products. Holding multiple patents in hoop banding design and all-wheel drive clutch design, Tom developed the flow forming of aluminum for latest 10-speed transmission applications. Tom is responsible for the development of forming technology for future investments in new technologies, and coordinates all new investment projects, from time of order to operation. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Paderborn in Germany and served as Group Project Engineer and Engineering Manager at MascoTech Forming Technologies before joining Means.

Brian Nosakowski

VP Operations - Transform Products

Brian is an innovation leader and heads operations for our Transform Products. He oversees five (5) production plants and leads the implementation of best practices across multiple areas of the business—including financial performance, personnel development, and growth opportunities. He has deep expertise in program management and product development. From expanding program capabilities to creating new structures to manage sustainable growth, Brian leverages his technical knowledge to build new Transform products and generate demand.

Jeff Prout

VP Product Technology

Jeff has been with Means for over 23 years and previously served in engineering leadership positions including Senior Product Application Engineer, Product Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering for the Asian Market. Over the course of Jeff’s career, he has played a key role in helping to guide over a dozen successful transmission propulsion system program launches. During that time, over 30 million of these propulsion systems have been shipped worldwide to the growing portfolio of Means customers.

Jerry Randich

VP Global Supply Chain

Jerry has been with Amsted Automotive Group for over 30 years. During that time he has held roles in Finance, Operations, Purchasing and International Business Ventures. He was instrumental in the formation and growth of three joint ventures in China for Diamond Chain and Burgess Norton. Prior to becoming Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Amsted Automotive Group, Jerry was VP of Finance and Purchasing at Burgess Norton. He earned his BS in Accounting from Indiana University.

Matthew DuJardin

VP Marketing & Strategy

Matthew’s cross-functional expertise and leadership experience includes engineering, sales, international operations and his current role as VP of Marketing and Strategy.   With a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and an MBA from Marquette University, Matthew has been part of the Amsted Automotive family for more than 30 years.

Matt Bowman

VP Operations - Propulsion and Powder Metal

From product engineering to piston pins to powder metal, Matt has covered the map with Amsted Automotive. Since joining the company in 1995, he has held a variety of key positions in technical innovations, quality control, and plant management—playing vital roles in the early development of our powder metal and clutch components. With degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Ohio State University and an executive education from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, Matt heads our propulsion and powder metal divisions.

Bruce Morton

Director of SAP Strategy and M&A Projects

Bruce helps lead mergers and acquisitions as the head of SAP strategy for Amsted Automotive Group. An expert in systems integration and technology, Bruce’s successful tenure with the Amsted family includes leadership roles in Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology.  He holds a degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Norm Birtch

VP Human Resources

Norm is responsible for all aspects of HR functions at Means. With advanced degrees in HR from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and an MBA from the Devoe School of Business at Indiana Wesleyan University, Norm’s experience covers strategic planning, employee and labor relations, people development, implementation of compensation, benefits, performance management, employee and organizational development, recruiting, change management, and improvement initiatives.

Ed Shemanski

VP Finance

Ed has overseen financial reporting, audit, business planning and treasury activities at Means since 2009. Prior to Means, Ed worked for Household Credit Services in their asset securitization department and Wright-K Technology as an automotive machine builder and cost accountant. Joining Means in 1999, Ed has progressed through several different financial roles over that time in addition to participation on parent company Amsted Industries internal audit staff. He earned his MBA with a concentration in Finance in 2004.

Phil Maceri

Director Digital Information and Technology

Phil builds lasting, purpose-driven teams that are aligned to the business strategy. Prior to joining Means in 2019, Phil worked for Magna International for 14 years where he served as the Global IT Director. With an MBA from Wayne State University, Phil is a passionate technology executive with a proven ability to lead and innovate at manufacturing companies. His accomplishments include the global restructuring of a decentralized IT organization into a central service providing IT organization and industry 4.0 modernization of dozens of manufacturing operations.