“We at Chemineer met John Given when the Carl Marks Consulting Group was retained to investigate what was constraining the Chemineer business.  Following an assessment phase and the presentation of recommendations, Given was engaged as VP Operations on an interim basis while a search was performed to hire a new VP Operations.  This assignment lasted three months.  During this assignment, John was required to perform all the functions of the VP Operations position, which includes production and office support activities such as Design and Drafting, Purchasing and Planning.  John also assisted to help recruit a full-time VP Operations.  During this assignment, John not only performed the ongoing responsibilities of the VP Operations position, but also began changes to improve the production and office support activities.  These changes included organizational changes in the office, resolution of a substantial number of grievances from union employees and new awareness on the need for changes among the whole production operation.

John's assignment only lasted three months yet one year later people at Chemineer still refer to John positively and his observations and suggestions to improve the business.  His creativity and insight into production concerns were strong and memorable to the employees at Chemineer.  The changes he brought to Chemineer still continue in force which is a testament to the positive changes that took place.

Stephen R. Ley, President, Chemineer, Inc.

www.chemineer.com