One of the many reasons that ATK VEGE differs from the competition is the management team. Collectively, the ATK VEGE management has over 200 years in remanufacturing experience!

 

Peter M. Butterfield, President and CEO, ATK North America
  • Prior to joining ATK, Peter served as CEO for Kia Motors America. While at Kia Peter grew the company to over 650 dealerships, more than doubled the revenue to over $5 billion, and was able to acheive sales and volume records for four consecutive years
  • Peter also served as the Executive Vice President of Volvo Cars North America, where he led the company to all-time volume and sales records
  • Peter sits on numerous boards, including not-for-profits
  • He received his BA in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and graduated from the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program

 

 

 

 

Mark Spaulding, CFO & Treasurer, ATK North America

  • Mark is responsible for the overall financial and accounting activities of the ATK/Vege group 

 

 

Shannon Empting, Vice President, GM, ATK North America

  • Shannon's 25 year career has encompassed responsibilities in all aspects of ATK's business
  • She is currently responsible for the overall operation of ATK including warranties, post sales support, inside sales, marketing, and quality
  • Over the years, she has helped the company grow the infrastructure as needed--helping ATK transform from a $3 million dollar company to the largest private label Remanufacturer in North America. This transformation included creating policies and procedures and creating and managing KPIs
  • Education includes a Bachelor’s Degree, University of Oklahoma, Masters in Education Program, ISO Internal Auditor Certification

 
  Scott Miller, Vice President, GM, ATK North America
  • Scott's 20 year career with ATK has encompassed all aspects of manufacturing, product development, supply chain logistics and general management
  • He is currently responsible for all areas of operation in the Dallas location which is the company's primary warehouse, distribution, and logistics facility
  • Scott was responsible for developing the core return program, and for creating the Reconditioned Engine Center sales and production division
  • His newest endeavor includes the implementation and management of ATK's new High Performance Division and new engine manufacturing

 

  Steve Gamble, Vice President of Sales, ATK North America
  • Steve has 33 years of Automotive Industry experience, both with Ford Motor company and at Volvo Cars North America where he served as Vice President for the Southeast Region
  • Steve has sat on numerous boards of directors, including Volvo Finance of North America
  • He is a graduate of Penn State University and also has his MBA in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh
  • Steve is responsible for the US and Canada Sales departments of ATK VEGE

 

  Juan Luis Bernal Blanco, Vice President, Operations, VEGE de Mexico
  • Juan Luis is responsible for Production lines, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety and Environmental departments of the VEGE de Mexico plant
  • During his tenure Juan has improved plant productivity by 20%
  • He has over 15 years of industry experience and has received Mechanical and Industrial Engineering degree from ITSLP and MBA degree from ITESM
  • He is currently an internal auditor for ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001

 

  Orjan Kers, Vice President, Logistics & Purchasing, VEGE De Mexico
  • Orjan is responsible for purchasing production material, inventory control, warehouse and production planning, and import and export
  • His prior experience includes production allocation strategy, implementation of vendor rating system and improvement of delivery performance
  • Orjan attended college from 1991-1998, studying industrial engineering and management science
  • He is currently an internal auditor for ISO/TS 16949

 

 

  Mario Jauregui Chapa, Vice President, Quality, VEGE de Mexico
  • Mario is responsible for Quality/Environmental Systems, Process Control & Inspections, and testing at ATK VEGE
  • He designs and follows up Management systems according to ISO/TS quality systems guidelines
  • He has over 15 years of experience in quality control in the Automotive Industry and has been with ATK VEGE since 2001
  • Mario received a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from ITESM and is currently in the process of obtaining his MBA from IDESAA in Monterrey, Mexico
 
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