Jess Cruz MMTC-West, Senior Business Development Manager
Ben Wood MMTC-West, Business Development Specialist ABOUT BEN WOOD Ben is responsible for working with small to medium sized manufacturers in West Michigan, focusing on Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ionia, andNorthern Kent Counties. Ben also builds and manages partner collaborations with regional economic development offices, manufacturing organizations, workforce development organizations, and a network of subcontractors to provide the best overall solution to the company. PAST EXPERIENCE Before coming to The Right Place, Ben worked as the General Manager of Aquest Machining for three years. He has also held the position of General Manager at Belding Tool and at Fastenal. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Montcalm/Ionia County United Way board member • Leadership Montcalm board member • Youth sports coaching CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS • OSHA 10 certified EDUCATION • Bachelor of Business Administration | Western Michigan University FAVORITE PART ABOUT LIVING IN WEST MICHIGAN Ben’s favorite part about living in West Michigan are the four seasons and the collaborative spirit amongst manufacturers.
Terry Hossink MMTC-West, Business Development Specialist ABOUT TERRY HOSSINK As amember of theMichiganManufacturing Technology Center-West team, Terry is responsible for working with small manufacturers in West Michigan to help them assess their opportunities for continuous improvement and growth. As a Business Development Specialist, Terry’s focus is on Allegan and Ottawa Counties. PAST EXPERIENCE Terry has over 30 years of manufacturing experience with processes such as thermo- forming, stamping, sheetmetal, machining, assembly, and extrusion. He has worked in the roles of Shop Floor Supervisor, Production Manager, Plant Manager, and quoting and lean implementation for a number of tier 1 and aftermarket automotive companies. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • 16 years as a township trustee and planning commissioner EDUCATION • Business Administration, History | Calvin College FAVORITE PART ABOUT LIVING IN WEST MICHIGAN Terry’s favorite part about living in West Michigan is the variety of recreational pursuits, whether it is water, land, or air based. “In the same day you can hike, bike, kayak, swim, practice photography, and sit by a campfire.”
ABOUT JESS CRUZ As a senior member of the MMTC-West team, Jess educates and advises small and medium-sized manufacturers in Kent and Barry Counties. He supports their efforts to retain sales, gain new sales, and achieve cost savings for their respective businesses. PAST EXPERIENCE Jess has 30-plus years of lean operations managementexperienceatvariouscompanies including DENSOManufacturing Michigan, MANN+HUMMEL, and Bosch Automotive. His experiences in world class tier 1 automotive manufacturing managing and optimizing production processes contributes to his passion to support small to mid-size companies. CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS • Certified Business Solutions Professional • DENSO Team of the Year • DENSO North American Quality Circle Award • MANN+HUMMEL, Germany-Total Productive Maintenance Award • MANN+HUMMEL Management System- Top 10 Best Practices FAVORITE PART ABOUT LIVING IN WEST MICHIGAN Jess’ favorite part about living in West Michigan is the diversity of people, businesses, and seasons. He loves that it is truly the place to work, live, and play.
22
MMTC-WEST
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online