Experience

True Step, LLC

• United States
• Fabricated Metal Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  True Step, LLC was formed in April 2022 by Jerry Monnin, President, and Jeff Kenny, Chief Executive Officer. On July 22, 2022 we acquired the assets of True Edge, Inc. in a management buyout, to continue serving our construction and industrial customers’ metal fabrication and grinding needs. Jerry has managed the Fabricating Division for True Edge since 1999 and has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Jeff has served as an engineer in the steel and aluminum industries, along with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Finance, Plant Management, and Executive roles in the label printing, packaging, and automotive industries. True Edge, Inc. was founded in 1981 to service knives in the steel, corrugated and plastics industries, and subsequently added welding and fabricating capabilities for the construction and manufacturing industries. Today True Edge specializes in custom steel stairs, railings, cage ladders, bollards, and downspout guards used in commercial construction and a very popular patented line of aluminum dock stair products for the warehouse industry. Show less



Lordstown Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Corporate and Sales Strategy

  • Nov 2019 - Jun 2021



General Data Company, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

  • 2009 - Aug 2019

  General Data is an industry-leading provider of innovative labeling, bar coding, managed print, automated data collection and mobility products and solutions which enable organizations to streamline workflow, error-proof processes, better manage critical data, and improve business process accuracy, productivity and performance. General Data is an industry-leading provider of innovative labeling, bar coding, managed print, automated data collection and mobility products and solutions which enable organizations to streamline workflow, error-proof processes, better manage critical data, and improve business process accuracy, productivity and performance.



TrakTec

• Portland, Maine Area

• Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing

  • 2008 - 2009

  At this new business start-up we developed a very innovative approach to partnering with our channel resellers, which opened up strategic account access, and coupled with our integrated manufacturing process created a low cost position for a wide range of high quality pressure sensitive labels. At this new business start-up we developed a very innovative approach to partnering with our channel resellers, which opened up strategic account access, and coupled with our integrated manufacturing process created a low cost position for a wide range of high quality pressure sensitive labels.



Bertek Systems

• President

  • 2005 - 2008

  Responsible for all aspects of this specialty printing business. Upgraded manufacturing capabilities and technology, developed diverse B2B marketing strategies and customer relationships in telecom, food processing, logistics, and contract packaging. Developed focused international sales channel utilizing personal network plus US Dept. of Commerce programs and resources to access multiple opportunities in Mexico, Venezuela, and India. Responsible for all aspects of this specialty printing business. Upgraded manufacturing capabilities and technology, developed diverse B2B marketing strategies and customer relationships in telecom, food processing, logistics, and contract packaging. Developed focused international sales channel utilizing personal network plus US Dept. of Commerce programs and resources to access multiple opportunities in Mexico, Venezuela, and India.



Miami Systems

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Sales

  • 2005 - 2008

  As an executive with Cincinnati-based Miami Systems, one of the largest privately held printing and digital communication services providers in the U.S., served as both the President of Bertek Systems, a specialty printing operation, and Vice President of Sales for Miami Systems. As an executive with Cincinnati-based Miami Systems, one of the largest privately held printing and digital communication services providers in the U.S., served as both the President of Bertek Systems, a specialty printing operation, and Vice President of Sales for Miami Systems.



Taylor Corporation

• United States
• Printing Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• President, Document and Label Solutions

  • 2001 - 2004

  P&L responsibility for industry leading $700 product and service provider to the manufacturing, logistics, financial and healthcare markets. Generated growth, cost reduction, and cash flow to fund major corporate restructuring and M&A investments. P&L responsibility for industry leading $700 product and service provider to the manufacturing, logistics, financial and healthcare markets. Generated growth, cost reduction, and cash flow to fund major corporate restructuring and M&A investments.



WS Packaging Group

• United States
• Printing Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 1996 - 2001

  P&L responsibility for the overall operation and M&A integration of Superior Label Systems, Wisconsin Label Group, and Label Art Corp. to form WS Packaging Group, the 2nd largest label manufacturer in North America. Focused on leadership development, cultural integration, plant loading, upgrading product mix, and achieving acquisition cost reduction synergies. P&L responsibility for the overall operation and M&A integration of Superior Label Systems, Wisconsin Label Group, and Label Art Corp. to form WS Packaging Group, the 2nd largest label manufacturer in North America. Focused on leadership development, cultural integration, plant loading, upgrading product mix, and achieving acquisition cost reduction synergies.



Avery Dennison

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager, Prime Label

  • 1987 - 1996

  Developed valuable skills in increasingly responsible roles for this industry leading manufacturer. Served as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Manager of Quality and Performance Improvement, Plant Manager, and General Manager. Developed valuable skills in increasingly responsible roles for this industry leading manufacturer. Served as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Manager of Quality and Performance Improvement, Plant Manager, and General Manager.



Alcoa

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industrial Engineering Supervisor

  • 1984 - 1987

  Designed and executed capital, workflow, and operations projects to drive productivity, quality, cost reduction, on time delivery, and capacity, Developed skills in project management, problem solving interpersonal communications, team leadership, and employee engagement. Designed and executed capital, workflow, and operations projects to drive productivity, quality, cost reduction, on time delivery, and capacity, Developed skills in project management, problem solving interpersonal communications, team leadership, and employee engagement.