About Us

John joined Engineering Industries as a Project Engineer after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. John was fortunate to have great mentors in Ron Daggett and Dean VandeBerg for much of his career. John has focused on quality, continuous improvement, and production process development for much of his time at Engineering Industries. Today, as President, John leads the company in their efforts to provide customers with plastic parts and assemblies that are critical to their success. John is a Registered Wisconsin Professional Engineer.

“I enjoy working with everybody on our team to develop creative solutions that benefit our customers. I am passionate about giving people the opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities for their continued personal growth. Being part of a 100% employee-owned company is a great experience that I never take for granted.”

Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, woodworking, and tinkering on home projects.

Following graduation from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Matt joined Engineering Industries as a Project Engineer in 1989. Matt is a Registered Professional Engineer.

For much of his career, Matt has focused on production process development, project management and customer support. During his tenure, Matt has had an integral role in the development of business processes, as well as customer relations. Today, as Vice President, Matt coordinates engineering and customer support operations in order to transform customer ideas into finished products.

“I look forward to the ideas, opportunities and challenges our customers present. Because we work on such a wide variety of parts for many different industries, it’s always interesting and no two days are the same.”

Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, hands-on home projects, supporting the Green Bay Packers and traveling.

As a Systems Engineer and IT Manager, Brian wears many hats. In his engineering role, he specializes in creating and implementing various methods and procedures to improve efficiencies and productivity. His role specifically coordinates the Engineering, Business and Management aspects of a project or system ensuring all aspects meld smoothly together. Brian also oversees all IT functions at Engineering Industries.

Brian joined the company in 2002, following his graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “While we’ve grown substantially, I appreciate the small company feel here and the opportunities to be involved in so many different processes.”

When he’s not busy managing engineering or IT projects, Brian enjoys spending time in Northern Wisconsin and being anywhere outdoors.

Ellen is responsible for managing the organization’s general accounting activities, including Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable along with anything else that may come up during the course of the day. Ellen is also a member of ESOP Trust Committee and the 401K Fiduciary Investment Committee.

She received a BBA-Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and has been with Engineering Industries since 1991. Ellen has found the variety of responsibilities and relationships to be very rewarding. “The people here are simply the best.”

When not managing the day-to-day activities, Ellen enjoys time with her family and reading.

Like other Engineering Industries alum, Craig began his career as a student during a summer internship. After earning his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Craig joined Engineering Industries in 1996 as a full-time as a Project Engineer. He later advanced to a Sr. Project Engineer, and currently oversees production among other things, as the Director of Operations.

Today, Craig has to bring together many areas of production. He uses his engineering expertise to help provide the best path for keeping production flowing smoothly throughout the plant. Additionally, when needed, Craig will provide manufacturing and engineering support, help rollout new projects, and lead training efforts.

When he is not hanging out at work, Craig enjoys sending time with family, driving around in the convertible, and winter sports like skiing and snowmobiling.

Sandy joined Engineering Industries in 2022. As HR Manager, she is responsible for planning, overseeing, and evaluating HR services, policies, and programs, as well as managing the day-to-day people operations. Sandy is keen on cultivating a positive organizational culture and high employee engagement.

Sandy has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration and Adult Education, and has more than 25 years of HR experience. She is certified as a Senior HR Professional with both HRCI and SHRM.

“EII is truly one of the best companies I have worked for in my career. Our people here are authentic, and collaboration is deeply embedded into the culture. I believe our success in part, is attributed to being 100% employee owned. The work our employees do truly means something to them, and everyone has the opportunity to directly influence and positively impact the organization’s bottom line.”

Outside of work, Sandy is an equestrian and spends much of her free time riding and training in Dressage. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, finding creative outlets through DIY projects, as well as hiking and being outdoors.

Cindy joined Engineering Industries in 2006 as a Customer Service Representative. Her personable, proactive, and energetic nature give Cindy an ideal balance of character, skill, responsiveness to aid in resolving order issues in an authentic and customer-centric manner. She connects with customers frequently, driving customer satisfaction, eager to offer her support in resolving any obstacles to the customer experience. Whether placing an order, checking status, or confirming shipment, Cindy is often the first point of contact.

“The best part of working at Engineering Industries is continual change of what each day may bring. Each new opportunity or challenge ensures that my job is never boring.

Cindy is blessed with a great husband, Steve and two wonderful daughters. She enjoys cooking, baking, hiking, biking, kayaking and being outdoors when the opportunity affords.

Brea has been with Engineering Industries since 2015. As the face of the organization when guests enter our building, her genuine warmth and approachable demeanor make Brea an excellent ambassador. She enjoys welcoming guests and making them feel comfortable when they visit our building or when routing incoming phone calls.

Brea is responsible for supporting multiple departments and coordinates various administrative projects across the organization’s office. When she isn’t greeting guests and responding to calls, much of her time is focused on assisting the Accounting and Purchasing departments, but she also plays a supportive role in Customer Service, as well as compliance.

Outside of the office, Brea enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her three dogs.

Zach joined Engineering Industries in 2021 as a Quality Engineer. He has over 17 years of experience in the manufacturing environment, as well as prior work experience as a Quality Engineer in other organizations. Zach has a BS in Industrial Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

As the Quality Engineer, Zach is responsible for implementing the requirements of the Quality Management System on the shop floor as well as being a direct resource for Engineering and production floor personnel as it relates to quality concerns and opportunities.

When Zach is not assisting with quality at our facility he enjoys working on his vintage jeep, “playing” with tools in the garage with his children and relaxing with his family.

Terri joined Engineering Industries 2021. In her role as Materials Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, storage, control and distribution of materials and products according to organization’s needs for inventory and supplies to meet production and customer requirements. She is also responsible for monitoring inventory and purchasing raw materials as needed for daily production, as well as overseeing the Shipping, Receiving, and Materials/Stock Handling support teams. Prior to coming to Engineering Industries, Terri brings with her 20 years of materials and purchasing management.

Having started during a pandemic, she has had her skills put to the test. “This was a new industry for me. Learning about plastic injection molding along with numerous new materials has kept me busy but I thoroughly enjoy it.”

You will be sure to catch Terri at a UW football or hockey game or simply cheering them on regardless of the sport. Along with being a diehard Badger fan, she dabbles in many different types of crafts, enjoys summertime at the family cabin, learning any new skill, her pets, and recently started experimenting with gardening.

Harley joined Engineering Industries in 2021 as the Production Scheduler. In his role, he has responsibility for gathering all customer and supply chain information and applying that information to establish and ensure adherence to the master plant production plan.

Harley has a BA in Political Science from Marquette University. Prior to coming to work at EII, Harley spent over 5 years learning his craft in industrial scheduling and supply chain logistics.

In his free time, he enjoys fishing, kayaking, wood working, playing cards and watching sports.

After spending 6 ½ years in public accounting, Mitch joined Engineering Industries in 2021 as the Controller. Mitch oversees the company’s financial activities and reporting. He is also the Plan Administrator of the company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Mitch has a degree in Accounting from Edgewood College and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He resides in the Madison area with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Mitch enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and watching sports.

While working toward his degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Kyle first worked as a Co-op Student with the Engineering Industries team, earning his degree in 2018.

After graduation, Kyle and his family spent four years living and working in Tennessee, prior to returning to the Madison area in 2022. He currently works at Engineering Industries as a Project Engineer. During his time in Tennessee, Kyle was immersed and focused on proficiency in the Toyota Production System theory and technique. He is certified in this technique through Toyota and has carried this over in his role today. Through his work, Kyle supports Engineering Industries manufacturing with process improvement, Lean manufacturing, and nonvalue added work reduction.

Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with family, riding dirt bikes, and hunting.

Carlton began his career as a Quality Specialist at Engineering Industries in 2015. He has since advanced to increasingly more responsible roles and currently resides as our Quality Manager. Carlton has a BA from University of Wisconsin-Madison in History, he is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, as well as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

As the Quality Manager, Carlton is responsible for overseeing the Quality Management System, ensuring the effective flow of production processes, making certain our customers receive a quality product.

When he is not managing our quality processes, Carlton enjoys playing golf, watching movies and spending time with friends and family.