Kevin began his career in a variety of technical roles including repair/maintenance of production bottling equipment, and event center equipment. Upon graduation, he began a long career working in positions which included Director of Facilities, Plant superintendent, General Manager, and executive roles of President, COO, and CEO. Along the career journey, he gained valuable experience in facility design/engineering, operations management, equipment maintenance/repair, equipment design/build, equipment service and warranty, class I, II, & III medical device clean rooms, regulatory compliance (OSHA, HACCP, ISO13485, FDA, and EPA.), architecture, and nation-wide property management and real estate. Most recently, Kevin, has spear-headed numerous rapid growth initiatives, conducted turn-rounds, and led strategic new product and services introductions.
Kevin joined Summit in 2012 as CEO to lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives. In 2013, Kevin was named Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Kevin’s Credentials Include:
•Master Business Administration
•Bachelor of Science in Engineering
•Certified Program Management Instructor (university instructor)
•Certificate in Lean Manufacturing/Lean Business
•Certified Trainer for NCCER Curricula
•Product development / Design for Service Expert
•Business Process Improvement Expert
Projects/Clients:
3M, Broders Cucina, EcoLab, Hoshizaki, True, University of MN FPA, Aramark, Allina Courage Center, General Mills, Target, Ultragreen, and Morrisey Hospitality Corporation.