Grand Haven, MI…On October 1, 2009 Jason Riemersma became General Manager of Dake Corporation, a JSJ business. He is replacing Lisa Van Schelven, current General Manager, who has been with JSJ for 15 years. She left to pursue another corporate management opportunity.
Riemersma started working for JSJ as an intern and member of the JSJ Continuous Improvement Team while attending Michigan State University. He then trained in the Toyota Production System (TPS), often referred to as Lean Manufacturing. Riemersma managed Lean implementation and operations initially for the Grand Haven Brass Foundry, and most recently at Dake. He received his Masters in Business Administration from Michigan State University.
“We wish Lisa well in her new pursuit. She’s leaving me a great team to work with at Dake. The people and the reputation that Dake has in the marketplace will make the transition seamless. Customers can expect the same high level of satisfaction that Dake has been providing for 122 years.”
Dake, a JSJ business manufactures and distributes metal working machine tools. The Dake Tianjin foundry in Tianjin, China manufactures and supplies brass waterworks fittings and gray iron castings for global customers. Dake Tianjin is a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE).
Riemersma started working for JSJ as an intern and member of the JSJ Continuous Improvement Team while attending Michigan State University. He then trained in the Toyota Production System (TPS), often referred to as Lean Manufacturing. Riemersma managed Lean implementation and operations initially for the Grand Haven Brass Foundry, and most recently at Dake. He received his Masters in Business Administration from Michigan State University.
“We wish Lisa well in her new pursuit. She’s leaving me a great team to work with at Dake. The people and the reputation that Dake has in the marketplace will make the transition seamless. Customers can expect the same high level of satisfaction that Dake has been providing for 122 years.”
Dake, a JSJ business manufactures and distributes metal working machine tools. The Dake Tianjin foundry in Tianjin, China manufactures and supplies brass waterworks fittings and gray iron castings for global customers. Dake Tianjin is a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE).
