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J.E. Johnson, Inc. Reorganizes for Growth

Midland Daily News (April 25, 2008) - J.E. Johnson, Inc. has announced an expansion and realignment of its organizational structure to manage planned growth. The following positions will report to Greg Younk, Vice President and General Manager.

Steve Marker was named Materials Control Manager. Steve joined J.E. Johnson in 1998 as Service Manager and has served as Operations Manager since 2006. He has over 30 years experience in construction and facilities management. Steve is a graduate of Lansing Community College.

Jason Johnson was named Operations Manager. Jason has been with J.E. Johnson since 1996 and has held various positions in Company operations and Development Group. Since 2006 he has served as a Project Manager primarily responsible for Dow Chemical projects. Jason holds State of Michigan's Storm Water Operator and Builder's licenses. He is a graduate of Mott Community College.

Al Smith, Service Manager, joined J.E. Johnson in 2000 and has served as Service Manager since 2006, will now report to Greg Younk. He has over 16 years service technician and management experience. Al won the 2003 State Craft Olympics competition and competed in the National Craft Olympics. He has a Mechanical Contractors license from the State of Michigan.

Bob Laraway, Safety Director, joined J.E. Johnson in 2006 will now report to Greg Younk. Bob has over 30 years experience in Occupational Safety and Health Management. Previously, he was President of Mid-Michigan Risk Management and provided safety consultation to numerous companies in the area. Bob has received awards and recognition from companies such as Detroit Edison, Bechtel and Dow Chemical for his contribution to safety and loss control.

Dan Ratell, Human Resources Manager, joined J.E. Johnson in 2001 will now report to Greg Younk. Dan held various positions in Human Resources with Dow Corning during his 28 years there. He is an active in various educational committees and human resource organizations in the area. Dan earned his Business Administration degree from Saginaw Valley State University.

 

Midland Public Schools, J.E. Johnson join forces to create skilled labor

The current high demand for skilled welders sent J.E. Johnson on a search for a training facility that would allow them to teach specific welding skills needed by the company. The Midland High School welding lab was an ideal location, and after several talks, J.E. Johnson and MPS agreed to initiate the pilot program. Two months into the program, both groups report that the partnership is working well.

MPS has received safety equipment and guest speakers/trainers, and J.E. Johnson now has a local training facility.

MPS students who meet the training requirements may join the J.E. Johnson advanced training group following graduation.

This allows the company to use the welding lab space after regularly scheduled school hours.

The program includes hands-on welding, pipefitting and safety training.

Based on successful testing upon completion of the course, J.E. Johnson’s ASME Section 9 welding certification will be issued to each graduate. Graduates will then receive additional training on the job through the company’s mentoring program.

“We estimate there will be 200 to 300 openings annually for skilled welders in our region for the next three to five years. This demand will create more new positions for welders than for any other technical positions in our area,” said Bill Moneypenny, CEO of MITECH+, during a recent meeting.

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