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Management Team
Steve Zimmermann Steve now focuses his efforts as a tool of knowledge for his directors and senior staff. His more general duties involve overseeing the long-term strategy of CMP and identifying new market thrusts and technology innovations, as well as customer care. He also liaises with the CMP board of advisors. Steve lives in Chateauguay with his wife and two school-aged children. With a background in geology, Steve is an avid environmentalist, driving a hybrid car and enjoying many outdoor activities. He is also involved in his community, including the school board commission and coaching.
Ralph Sandle, jr.
Together with Gregg Bowler, Kevin Phillips, and Don DeStefano, Ralph led the transformation of Mayville Metal Products North American facilities from functional manufacturing to true world-class JIT (Just-In-Time) manufacturing standards. He was the architect of creating a company culture that embraced change, delivered outstanding customer service, and relied on team-based problem solving. Under Ralph's leadership, Mayville revenues grew at a 47% annual rate from 1998 to 2000.
Gregg Bowler, CPA, CMA Gregg's responsibilities have included the development and execution of financial annual operating plans, risk management strategies, and strategic supply contracts, as well as financial leadership for business & commercial development activities. In addition to his financial responsibilities, Gregg has also led critical organizational IT projects, including the implementation of multi-plant JD Edwards based ERP system. He has a BS in Accountancy, from Villanova University.
Michel Labrecque Prior to joining CMP, Michel worked from 1994 to 1999 as the Vice President of Human Resources at food production company Culinar Canada. There, he oversaw a number of activities relevant to the company's 3,000 employees. His initiatives included the conversion of the status of unionized employees to contractors, and the implementation of 50 autonomous teams grouping together executives, the union and employees. Michel also played a key role in a strategic negotiation process that concluded with the signing of five collective agreements for a period of five years. From 1989 to 1994, Michel was Director of Human Resources at Labatt, representing 2,200 employees. At Labatt, Michel implemented a 60-person telemarketing network within a record timeframe of two months. He also played a major role in two mass reorganizations. Additionally, over a period of 30 months, he helped to reduce absenteeism by 50 percent. As Director of Human Resources for Sico Inc. between 1979 and 1989, Michel's strategic initiatives helped the company to win several IRIS Awards for its innovative Health & Safety, Excellence, and EAP programs. Michel has a Bachelor in Industrial Relations from Laval University. He has been President of the Quebec Continuous Improvement Network since 1995, which has seen over 40 high profile manufacturing enterprises including Johnson & Johnson, Alcoa, and Alcan implement world class tools. He is also a member of the Organizational Development Network, an international learning community that develops and supports professionals in human organization and systems development.
John Soares John Soares provides strategic operations guidance and leadership to the company's design and engineering division. He also plays a critical development role in the strategic sales and marketing group, and is a member of the CMP Group executive committee. An expert in aerospace technology, John brings to the company over a decade of experience in mechanical design and management. Prior to co-founding CMP Design, he was a founding member of the IML Design Group, specializing in electro-mechanical design. During his tenure, John helped to grow the company to a staff of 15 designers, resulting in revenues of over $1.5 million. Over a 10-year period before the IML Design Group, John was self-employed as a mechanical design consultant, specializing in the introduction and implementation of computer-aided design systems and technology. During this time, John provided quality solutions and services to high-profile clients including Ingersoll-Rand, Bell Northern Research, J.I. Case, Nortel Networks, and Techlogix.
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