Jim Prendergast

Jim Prendergast has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the manufacturing industry.

- Starting from 1985, they worked in various roles at General Motors for fourteen years.

- From 1999 to 2006, they held multiple roles at Delphi Corporation, including Director of Engineering and Maintenance and Operations Director.

- From 2006 to 2009, they were the Director of KOS at Kohler Co. and later became the Director of Operations for Canac Kitchens.

- Jim then worked as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Cook Compression from 2009 to 2013.

- From 2013 to 2020, they worked at Bradley Corporation and held several positions, including Vice President of Operational Excellence, Vice President/General Manager of Bradley Plumbing Corporation, and Vice President of Operations.

- From 2020 to 2021, they served as the Vice President of Global Manufacturing Operations, Food Service Systems at Franke Group.

- Currently, since 2022, they are the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Barrette Outdoor Living.

Throughout their career, Jim Prendergast has demonstrated their ability to lead and manage large operations, implement successful improvement initiatives, and drive profitability.

Jim Prendergast has a solid education history as evidenced by their degrees and certifications. Jim first attended Kettering University from 1985 to 1990, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University from 1996 to 2000. Jim further enhanced their knowledge and skills by completing another Master of Science degree, this time in Operations Management, from Kettering University between 2000 and 2003. Jim also holds a certification in Lean from the University of Michigan, although the specific date and month of attainment are not provided. Overall, their educational background demonstrates a strong focus on engineering, management, and operational efficiency.