Duane began his career in Wisconsin and is our resident manufacturing expert. With an extensive background in powder metal and plant management, he found his way to Michigan to help startup a new Powder Metal facility and has been here ever since. In his spare time, Duane campaigns a Ford Focus in Lemons racing. He even wins occasionally.

 

 

Dave leads our TKD ² "West" office, having recently moved to Montana. With a background in Engineering and business development, he has an extensive track record in the industry. By relocating to Montana, Dave positions himself closer to many of the West Coast OEM's and Tiers, as well as the mountains he loves to spend so much time in.

 

 

Originally from upstate New York, Kevin moved to Michigan to earn his Mechanical Engineering degree from GMI, now Kettering University. This was followed by an MBA and a number of positions throughout the industry and throughout the world, mostly related to furthering valve train technology for ICE engines. Outside of work, Kevin fills his time with Family, friends and vintage racing an Alfa Romeo.

 🔹Pratt Miller - Bus. Dev. Director

 

Thomas moved to the states more than 20 years ago as his career was beginning with Mahle. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, his career has spanned numerous roles from application engineer to Managing Director. Thomas is also our resident wooden boat expert, being elbow deep in the restoration of a vintage Chris Craft yacht.

 

 

Dan joins our team having an extensive background in injection molding.  He has worked at all levels from president and owner of a tier two injection molding company to engineering and business development manager for the Asian OEM market for a tier one supplier.  Outside of work, Dan has been active as a youth and high school wrestling coach and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. 

🔹Z-Tec Plastics - President

 

 

 

Bob brings a deep passion for innovation and problem-solving, Bob thrives on collaborating with customers to enhance product design—optimizing performance, reducing weight, and cutting costs. His background speaks for itself:

🔹 Virgin Galactic – Seat & Interior Design Engineer for SpaceShipTwo
🔹 Tesla – Sr. Design Engineer, Tesla Semi Truck

 

Born, raised and trained as mechanical engineer in the Stuttgart-Germany area, Matthias had a few years of experience in the industry in Europe, before relocating to Michigan with Dürr in Plymouth Michigan. His career progressed with MAHLE, BOSCH and other German satellite companies from engineering, cost estimating, project management and sales  to executive management.  Matthias likes to enjoy nature, farm life, building and repairing things.

 

 

Tom has more than 30 years of experience in product development and engineering leadership, including senior roles with Toyota and Mercedes-Benz. Throughout his career, he has helped launch new vehicle programs, guide suppliers through technical challenges, and align global teams on quality and performance goals.

 

He also brings deep expertise in regulatory strategy, from fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards to advanced safety, cybersecurity, and electrification, helping companies anticipate changes and design products that meet evolving requirements.

 

Outside of work, Tom is a lifelong gearhead who has restored several cars, including a Porsche 930 Turbo and a ’67 Restomod Camaro.

 

🔹Alliance for Automotive Innovation - Senior Director, Energy & Environment Policy

 

 Alain Jablonowski is a seasoned sales and business development executive with a strong track record of driving growth and strategic partnerships across technology and industrial sectors. Alain is passionate about advancing medical asset management and operational efficiency, regularly sharing insights on leadership and industry trends. His leadership approach combines commercial acumen with a commitment to customer success and long-term value creation.

 

 

Norbert is a seasoned engineering leader with 36 years of experience in product development, engine component innovation, project management, and business development. His career includes building and leading high‑performance engineering teams, including establishing a full engineering organization in Korea, as well as providing technology and business consulting across Europe, Asia, and North America.

After relocating to the United States 25 years ago, Norbert continued to expand his passion for customer support and advanced product development, earning a reputation for technical depth, reliability, trust and customer‑focused problem solving. In 2004, he joined Federal-Mogul/Tenneco as Chief Engineer and Director Global Application Engineering, where he has played a key role in driving engineering excellence and strategic growth.

 🔹 NGS - PowerCylinder LLC - President
 🔹 Tenneco - Chief Engineer Pistons and Director Global Application Engineering
 🔹 Mahle - Senior Account Manager