Vance Matz

Vance Matz is a seasoned Senior Project Engineer at Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company, a position held since July 1990, specializing in mechanical and electrical engineering for large packaging equipment and retail bakery equipment, with expertise in Electrical systems, PLC, and HMI. Prior experience includes serving as a Construction Supervisor in the Michigan Army National Guard from September 1985 to September 1993, overseeing construction units and mobile bridge companies. Vance Matz also worked as a Machine Builder at Edge-Sweets Co. from September 1988 to September 1989, focusing on the construction of large foam cutting machinery, and held the role of Assistant Supervisor on the 3rd shift at Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. from September 1985 to September 1988, responsible for final inspection and machine setup. Vance Matz continues educational pursuits at Grand Rapids Community College, ongoing since 1992.