Jeff Ahrstrom
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Troy Wesselman
I first met Jeff in 2007 when I started working for Mag-Ias/Fives Cincinnati. I first have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed working for Jeff. Jeff is the exceedingly rare boss that genuinely cares about the people that work for him. Jeff is the type of person that makes decisions based on what is best for the whole organization, even if that means he personally must make great sacrifices of himself to follow through on that decision. He does not take shortcuts, nor does he take the easy way out. If I were to try and describe Jeff with few words, I would say the following best fit him: Intelligence, Kindness, Openness, Passion, and Approachable. I remember a time when I was down in my morale. And Jeff took 30 minutes to just talk to me in a hallway. This was a president of a company, standing in a hallway, just talking to a low-level subordinate, explaining why things were going the way they were, and what he was trying to do to fix it. Jeff earned my respect that day and he became a person I wanted to follow, and not just a boss to work for. To this day I still periodically ask Jeff for advice and would recommend him and his leadership to anyone.
Wendy Fritz
Three words to describe Jeff's objectives: professionalism, profit and perseverance. Above the dictionary definition of the word "results," is a picture of Jeffrey D. Ahrstrom.
Troy Wesselman
I first met Jeff in 2007 when I started working for Mag-Ias/Fives Cincinnati. I first have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed working for Jeff. Jeff is the exceedingly rare boss that genuinely cares about the people that work for him. Jeff is the type of person that makes decisions based on what is best for the whole organization, even if that means he personally must make great sacrifices of himself to follow through on that decision. He does not take shortcuts, nor does he take the easy way out. If I were to try and describe Jeff with few words, I would say the following best fit him: Intelligence, Kindness, Openness, Passion, and Approachable. I remember a time when I was down in my morale. And Jeff took 30 minutes to just talk to me in a hallway. This was a president of a company, standing in a hallway, just talking to a low-level subordinate, explaining why things were going the way they were, and what he was trying to do to fix it. Jeff earned my respect that day and he became a person I wanted to follow, and not just a boss to work for. To this day I still periodically ask Jeff for advice and would recommend him and his leadership to anyone.
Wendy Fritz
Three words to describe Jeff's objectives: professionalism, profit and perseverance. Above the dictionary definition of the word "results," is a picture of Jeffrey D. Ahrstrom.
Troy Wesselman
I first met Jeff in 2007 when I started working for Mag-Ias/Fives Cincinnati. I first have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed working for Jeff. Jeff is the exceedingly rare boss that genuinely cares about the people that work for him. Jeff is the type of person that makes decisions based on what is best for the whole organization, even if that means he personally must make great sacrifices of himself to follow through on that decision. He does not take shortcuts, nor does he take the easy way out. If I were to try and describe Jeff with few words, I would say the following best fit him: Intelligence, Kindness, Openness, Passion, and Approachable. I remember a time when I was down in my morale. And Jeff took 30 minutes to just talk to me in a hallway. This was a president of a company, standing in a hallway, just talking to a low-level subordinate, explaining why things were going the way they were, and what he was trying to do to fix it. Jeff earned my respect that day and he became a person I wanted to follow, and not just a boss to work for. To this day I still periodically ask Jeff for advice and would recommend him and his leadership to anyone.
Wendy Fritz
Three words to describe Jeff's objectives: professionalism, profit and perseverance. Above the dictionary definition of the word "results," is a picture of Jeffrey D. Ahrstrom.
Troy Wesselman
I first met Jeff in 2007 when I started working for Mag-Ias/Fives Cincinnati. I first have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed working for Jeff. Jeff is the exceedingly rare boss that genuinely cares about the people that work for him. Jeff is the type of person that makes decisions based on what is best for the whole organization, even if that means he personally must make great sacrifices of himself to follow through on that decision. He does not take shortcuts, nor does he take the easy way out. If I were to try and describe Jeff with few words, I would say the following best fit him: Intelligence, Kindness, Openness, Passion, and Approachable. I remember a time when I was down in my morale. And Jeff took 30 minutes to just talk to me in a hallway. This was a president of a company, standing in a hallway, just talking to a low-level subordinate, explaining why things were going the way they were, and what he was trying to do to fix it. Jeff earned my respect that day and he became a person I wanted to follow, and not just a boss to work for. To this day I still periodically ask Jeff for advice and would recommend him and his leadership to anyone.
Wendy Fritz
Three words to describe Jeff's objectives: professionalism, profit and perseverance. Above the dictionary definition of the word "results," is a picture of Jeffrey D. Ahrstrom.
Credentials
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Mergers and Acquisitions (Online)
EmeritusJul, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ingersoll Machine Tools
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Chief Operating Officer
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
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Berndorf Band Group
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Austria
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Oct 2018 - May 2021
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BLM GROUP
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Italy
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Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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President and Chief Operating Officer
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
President and Chief Operating Officer charged with executive leadership and P&L responsibility for the Sales, Service, and Operation divisions of the BLM Group USA. Responsible for development and execution of Sales & Service strategies focused on continuing growth of BLM Group USA’s customer’s in served markets of CNC Laser & Cold Saw Tube cutting machinery, CNC Tube/Wire Bending equipment, and CNC Tube End-Forming Machinery . The group is focused on growing within these categories while… Show more President and Chief Operating Officer charged with executive leadership and P&L responsibility for the Sales, Service, and Operation divisions of the BLM Group USA. Responsible for development and execution of Sales & Service strategies focused on continuing growth of BLM Group USA’s customer’s in served markets of CNC Laser & Cold Saw Tube cutting machinery, CNC Tube/Wire Bending equipment, and CNC Tube End-Forming Machinery . The group is focused on growing within these categories while maintaining a Sales and Service leadership position within served markets in the United States and Canada Show less President and Chief Operating Officer charged with executive leadership and P&L responsibility for the Sales, Service, and Operation divisions of the BLM Group USA. Responsible for development and execution of Sales & Service strategies focused on continuing growth of BLM Group USA’s customer’s in served markets of CNC Laser & Cold Saw Tube cutting machinery, CNC Tube/Wire Bending equipment, and CNC Tube End-Forming Machinery . The group is focused on growing within these categories while… Show more President and Chief Operating Officer charged with executive leadership and P&L responsibility for the Sales, Service, and Operation divisions of the BLM Group USA. Responsible for development and execution of Sales & Service strategies focused on continuing growth of BLM Group USA’s customer’s in served markets of CNC Laser & Cold Saw Tube cutting machinery, CNC Tube/Wire Bending equipment, and CNC Tube End-Forming Machinery . The group is focused on growing within these categories while maintaining a Sales and Service leadership position within served markets in the United States and Canada Show less
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Board Member 2014-2015 Term
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
NKITA aims to enhance economic opportunities for business members who are currently involved and/or want to become involved in international trade. The program connects members with global businesses and networking opportunities through programs, trade education seminars, special events, trade missions and the planning of several foreign Embassy visits to the Greater Cincinnati region. In addition, NKITA committees address community issues such as supporting the Trade Promotion Authority and… Show more NKITA aims to enhance economic opportunities for business members who are currently involved and/or want to become involved in international trade. The program connects members with global businesses and networking opportunities through programs, trade education seminars, special events, trade missions and the planning of several foreign Embassy visits to the Greater Cincinnati region. In addition, NKITA committees address community issues such as supporting the Trade Promotion Authority and Free Trade Agreements. - See more at: http://www.nkychamber.com/Services/International-Trade.aspx#sthash.4JKbwrIg.dpuf Show less NKITA aims to enhance economic opportunities for business members who are currently involved and/or want to become involved in international trade. The program connects members with global businesses and networking opportunities through programs, trade education seminars, special events, trade missions and the planning of several foreign Embassy visits to the Greater Cincinnati region. In addition, NKITA committees address community issues such as supporting the Trade Promotion Authority and… Show more NKITA aims to enhance economic opportunities for business members who are currently involved and/or want to become involved in international trade. The program connects members with global businesses and networking opportunities through programs, trade education seminars, special events, trade missions and the planning of several foreign Embassy visits to the Greater Cincinnati region. In addition, NKITA committees address community issues such as supporting the Trade Promotion Authority and Free Trade Agreements. - See more at: http://www.nkychamber.com/Services/International-Trade.aspx#sthash.4JKbwrIg.dpuf Show less
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Fives Machinery Systems (Formerly Cincinnatti Milacron/UNOVA/MAG)
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USA, Russia, Israel, Brazil, China, Korea,
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Director- International Business Development
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2015
Tasked with the development of international sales organization for restructured MAG group. Actively develop direct sales and distribution sales channels while providing direct support for large, high-value programs in the aerospace and automotive segments. Support regional partner activities as necessary to establish market presence and sales. Tasked with the development of international sales organization for restructured MAG group. Actively develop direct sales and distribution sales channels while providing direct support for large, high-value programs in the aerospace and automotive segments. Support regional partner activities as necessary to establish market presence and sales.
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MAG IAS, LLC
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Executive Vice President & General Manager - Global Services
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May 2010 - Dec 2011
Complete divisional responsibility (P&L, Sales) for business units supporting MAG (and legacy companies) manufacturing equipment. Span of control included sales, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and technical customer support. Complete divisional responsibility (P&L, Sales) for business units supporting MAG (and legacy companies) manufacturing equipment. Span of control included sales, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and technical customer support.
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MAG Cincinnati (MIlacron, UNOVA, CIncinnati Lamb,MAG, Fives)
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Hebron, Kentucky
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Executive Vice President and General Manager
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Apr 2008 - Dec 2010
Responsible for division producing a full line of large/medium vertical, horizontal and special purpose multiple axis machine tools. Complete financial, operational, sales, and strategic responsibility. Span of control included sales, manufacturing, service, engineering, purchasing, and proposal groups. Responsible for division producing a full line of large/medium vertical, horizontal and special purpose multiple axis machine tools. Complete financial, operational, sales, and strategic responsibility. Span of control included sales, manufacturing, service, engineering, purchasing, and proposal groups.
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Project Manager
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Jan 1991 - Aug 1999
Project Manager, Internal 1998 - 2000 Actively managed high value orders for key account involving multiple business units, phased delivery, installation, and configuration of high value capital equipment. Also responsible for legacy and Purchased Project Management activities. Successfully managed projects in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. Reduced financial exposure due to non-performance on a project in China from $800,000 to $78,000 by negotiation,… Show more Project Manager, Internal 1998 - 2000 Actively managed high value orders for key account involving multiple business units, phased delivery, installation, and configuration of high value capital equipment. Also responsible for legacy and Purchased Project Management activities. Successfully managed projects in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. Reduced financial exposure due to non-performance on a project in China from $800,000 to $78,000 by negotiation, enforcement vendor contracts and use of technical experts to solve productivity problems. Project Manager, External 1994 - 1998 Provided direct, daily management of a large flexible manufacturing system for Caterpillar Tractor, including direct supervision of UAW represented machine operators and maintenance personnel. Full production responsibility, with budgeting and scheduling duties. Increased production by 45% during an 18-month work stoppage despite use of untrained employees. Raised system uptime from 73.0% to 94.3% using the Total Productive Maintenance program, scheduled rebuild of components, upgrade of inefficient systems and advanced maintenance and operator training. Show less Project Manager, Internal 1998 - 2000 Actively managed high value orders for key account involving multiple business units, phased delivery, installation, and configuration of high value capital equipment. Also responsible for legacy and Purchased Project Management activities. Successfully managed projects in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. Reduced financial exposure due to non-performance on a project in China from $800,000 to $78,000 by negotiation,… Show more Project Manager, Internal 1998 - 2000 Actively managed high value orders for key account involving multiple business units, phased delivery, installation, and configuration of high value capital equipment. Also responsible for legacy and Purchased Project Management activities. Successfully managed projects in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. Reduced financial exposure due to non-performance on a project in China from $800,000 to $78,000 by negotiation, enforcement vendor contracts and use of technical experts to solve productivity problems. Project Manager, External 1994 - 1998 Provided direct, daily management of a large flexible manufacturing system for Caterpillar Tractor, including direct supervision of UAW represented machine operators and maintenance personnel. Full production responsibility, with budgeting and scheduling duties. Increased production by 45% during an 18-month work stoppage despite use of untrained employees. Raised system uptime from 73.0% to 94.3% using the Total Productive Maintenance program, scheduled rebuild of components, upgrade of inefficient systems and advanced maintenance and operator training. Show less
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Sergeant (E5)
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May 1981 - Jun 1987
Leadership and accountability as Sergeant of Marines. Leadership and accountability as Sergeant of Marines.
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Education
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2011 - 2016
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Business Administration (Dba) -
1998 - 2000
Xavier University
MBA, International Business & Marketing
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