John G. Hritz

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ABOUT JOHN G. HRITZ

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - HEAVY MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY AND DISTRIBUTIONPROFILE A senior executive with a distinguished CEO/COO track record of improving the P&L of complex public and private entities. A unique troubleshooting ability (from the \"shop floor\" to the \"executive suite\") and the courage to implement restructuring strategies, bolstered by an extensive background in engineering, law, and frontline and executive management. The acquired proficiency to transform a corporate culture and attain a team buy-in to necessary change.Designed and introduced a vision and accompanying policies which drove unheard of performance in safety, quality, and productivity that became the gold standard in the global steel industry.Initiated critical legislative changes and facilitated campaign fundraising for federal and state politicians that fostered strong corporate/political relationships. Devote substantial time, effort and resources to leading multiple large-scale community causes-\"During the time I was part of John\'s legal/business team, he was my most inspiring mentor, always challenging us to devise unique business strategies to successfully approach international cost-reduction efforts and merger and acquisition techniques. He is an unparalleled leader, talent manager, motivator and thinker, and I continuously use the lessons learned from him as a compass for success.\"(Thomas Caneris, Senior Vice President and General Counsel,PharMerica Corporation)-\"In the eighteen years of my close business association with John, he led our management team to unprecedented success through trying times in a volatile and fiercely competitive industry.\"(James Banker, President and CEO, MISA Metals, Inc.)