Managing Director of MetoKote Europe/UK @ Oversight and accountability of all aspects of daily business within Europe and the United Kingdom. Responsible for consistent and continued growth with primary customers as well as new customer interaction. Oversee all financial, business, customer relationships, and staff activities on a daily basis. From June 2011 to Present (4 years 5 months) Davenport, Iowa AreaPlant Manager of East Moline MetoKote facility @ Oversight of all business processes, finanical accountability, customer relations, managers and staff within the facility. From July 2007 to June 2011 (4 years) East Moline, ILOperations Manager Electrolux North American Laundry Division @ From January 2006 to July 2007 (1 year 7 months)

Doctorate, Business Administration @ University of Phoenix From 2005 to 2008 Masters, Space Studies (R&D Engineering @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University From 1999 to 2002 Master, Human Factors @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University From 1999 to 2002 Master, Safety @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University From 1999 to 2002 Master, Operations Managment @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University From 1999 to 2002 Jake Sturges is skilled in: Continuous Improvement