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Ron Kleist

President at VortX KleanAir Systems Inc.
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Seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over 30 years of experience in various industries.
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Santa Rosa, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Chinese -
Skills
  • Entrepreneur
  • New Business Development
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  • Strategic Planning
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Ron Kleist is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over 30 years of experience in various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and finance. He has founded and led multiple companies, including Loring Smart Roast Inc. and SmartMotion Ergonomics Ltd., and has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and strategic planning. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has worked with top companies such as JDSU and Sealed Air Corporation.

Experience

  • VortX KleanAir Systems Inc.
    • United States
    • President
      • Apr 2017 - Present
      • United States

  • SmartMotion Ergonomics Ltd.
    • Hong Kong
    • Corporate Advisor
      • Mar 2013 - Apr 2017
      • Hong Kong

      SmartMotion Technology develops, manufactures and sells proprietary products which address health & productivity issues for anyone working long hours in a seated posture. The Company's technology has been cited at the National Ergonomics Conference as best-in-class for ergonomic seating. I advise SmartMotion's board on product and market development, acquisitions and strategic positioning and drive the global branding program and channel development.

  • Loring Smart Roast Inc.
    • Santa Rosa, CA, USA
    • President
      • Jun 2009 - Dec 2012
      • Santa Rosa, CA, USA

      Increased sales 800% in 36 months by rebranding the company, building global distribution. Went from 8 units sold in 8 years in the US to more than 80 roasters sold on 5 continents, transforming Loring into the world's fastest growing manufacturer of premium coffee roasters.

  • SmartMotion Ergonomics Inc.
    • Santa Rosa, CA
    • President
      • May 1994 - Dec 2009
      • Santa Rosa, CA

      Manufacture & distribute motion-based ergonomic seating for people with back pain and ErgoIntegrator, world's first retrofit sit-stand device.

  • Cornerstone Ventures
    • Santa Rosa, CA
    • Managing Partner
      • Feb 1987 - Apr 1994
      • Santa Rosa, CA

  • JDSU
    • Santa Rosa, CA
    • Business Development Manager
      • Sep 1979 - Jan 1987
      • Santa Rosa, CA

      Worked in both Commercial Products and Government Products divisions; created new business including the Flex Products Division that produced more than $1 billion sales for the company.

  • Sealed Air Corporation
    • Danbury, CT
    • Development Manager
      • Sep 1972 - Aug 1978
      • Danbury, CT

      Helped establish the Instapak Division of Sealed Air. Established 9 customer support laboratories around the world. Established first large-scale, high volume customers for the technology. Cited in Japan for helping Japanese manufacturers optimize their entire packaging operation.

Education

  • 1970 - 1972
    California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics
    Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Finance, General
  • 1963 - 1966
    Lowell High School
    College Preparatory

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