Category: New Employees

We are pleased to welcome Traci Wolfenbarger to the RIM team. Traci joins us in the role of Human Resources Generalist and will be responsible for all of human resources at RIM and will lead our EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts.

Traci brings over 10 years of work experience with increasing responsibility and a strong HR generalist background. Traci holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minor in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee.

Please join us in welcoming Traci to the RIM team.

We are pleased to welcome Bob Sands to the RIM team. He joins us in the role of Project Manager.

Bob has many years of experience in packaging & manufacturing. His most recent position was as a Senior Packaging Engineer at Ghafari Associates, where he worked in support of many Chrysler vehicle programs. Bob’s experience includes operations management, packaging engineering, and project management which will all serve him well in his new position.

We are pleased to welcome Mike Skaff to the RIM team. He joins us in the role of Accounting Manager.

Mike has an accounting background that most recently includes a position as a Financial Manager where he was responsible for the company’s overall financial management and accounting operations. He also has experience in project management in the construction industry. Mike holds both a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University.

We are pleased to welcome Jeff Fligger to the RIM team. He joins us in the role of Project Manager.

Jeff has many years of experience in manufacturing. His most recent position was as a Build Support Manager for a Tier 1 supplier. His experience includes production control, operations management, and logistics which will all serve him well in his new position.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Dobson to the position of Welding Technician. Kevin has been with Repair Industries of Michigan for over 15 years, most recently working as a Fabrication Welder – Leader.

This promotion recognizes the contributions Kevin has made to RIM during his tenure with the Company and is effective on Monday, October 31, 2011. Please join us in congratulating Kevin and wishing him the best in his new position.

We are pleased to welcome Kenneth Peterka, James Wilkinson, and Elizabeth Kosorski to the RIM team.

Kenneth Peterka joins us in the role of Packaging Designer. He has over 10 years experience in rack design and has worked with companies such as Chrysler and General Electric. He has designed racks using both CATIA and Unigraphics software. Along with his design experience, he has also worked as a CNC department manager.

James Wilkinson joins us in the role of Operations Manager. He has many years of operations and production experience in the manufacturing industry. He has worked in the metal stamping and welded assemblies business for over 12 years. His experience includes logistics, production, and operations management which will all serve him well in his new position.

Elizabeth Kosorski joins us as an Intern. Elizabeth is currently attending Michigan State University pursuing a degree in Human Resources. Her summer internship involves assisting with purchasing, human resources and logistics.

We are pleased to welcome Chris Sedgeman and Jim Lee to the RIM team. Chris brings a background in tooling, product and rack design with experience in the automotive, material handling and aerospace industries. Chris is highly skilled and trained in CATIA V5 and joins us in the role of Packaging Designer.

Jim is stepping into the role of Program Manager – Rack Reuse. Jim graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Packaging Engineering and was a Transportation & Logistics Specialist in the United States Air Force. Jim brings an extensive background in material handling engineering. Chris and Jim will be great additions to the RIM team.

We are pleased to welcome Jason Renew to the RIM team. Jason joins us in the role of Logistics Coordinator and brings 8 years of progressive work experience including a logistics management background in the United States Navy. Jason is pursuing a degree in Business Administration at Wayne County Community College. Jason will be a great addition to the RIM team.

We are pleased to announce that Nicole Moore will be joining RIM and filling the Administrative Assistant opening.

Nicole has a strong background in administration and brings with her experience in accounts payable/receivable. Nicole has been pursuing an Associates degree at Macomb Community College.

Please give Nicole your support and join us in welcoming her to RIM.

We are pleased to announce that Jeri Roy is stepping into the newly created position of Logistics Coordinator.

Jeri has been with Repair Industries of Michigan, Inc. since March, 2005, and most recently held the position of Office Assistant.

Jeri will be responsible for all of our shipping coordination with carriers and customers, maintaining our database for tracking inventory, processing accounts receivable invoices, and providing administrative support to finance and operations.

Please give Jeri your support and join us in congratulating her on her new role.