Chuck Croskey

Chuck Croskey is the new chairman of the board of directors at Guardian Industries. From the Detroit Free Press:

A board member since 2010, Croskey has been with the company since 1970, most recently as group vice president responsible for all of Guardian’s manufacturing, marketing and distribution operations throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Croskey began his career at Guardian’s first float glass plant in Carleton and went on to hold several posts at the company’s Kingsburg, Calif., float glass plant. Before joining Guardian, Croskey worked for General Motors. Croskey received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from what’s now Kettering University, and a juris doctorate from what’s now the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1978.

Jason Jupe, a Kettering ME grad, has been appointed to senior consultant at Human Factors Engineering. From the news release:

Armstrong appointed Jason Jupe, M.S. Senior Consultant in charge of Human Factors Engineering. Mr. Jupe specializes in analyzing the role of human factors in vehicle collisions and has extensive experience in vehicle design and accident reconstruction, ergonomics, perception, cognitive engineering, and failure analysis. He holds an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University with a specialty in Human Factors and Ergonomic Engineering and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University.

“We are pleased Jason Jupe is leading the Human Factors practice area,” said Director of Engineering Daniel J. Melcher, P.E. “As an accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and with certification as a Crash Data Retrieval Analyst, Jason has performed engineering analyses and opined on human factors in hundreds of automotive collisions and testified as an expert witness at deposition, mediation, and trial levels. His training and experience will be invaluable to our clients.”

Steven James, a Kettering grad, is the new CFO at Frank Miller Lumber. From the news release:

“We’re excited to have Steve on board,” said Dan Hackett, president and CEO of Frank Miller. “His background in entrepreneurial leadership, decision making, and operational and financial management will greatly expand our existing assets and assist us in developing new financial and risk mitigation strategies.”

Melany Gavulic

Kettering graduate Melany Gavulic, who had been serving as interim CEO at Hurley Medical Center, has now been named permanent CEO. From the Flint Journal:

Prior to serving as interim president and CEO, Gavulic was senior vice president and chief operating officer at Hurley, where she was responsible for operations, nursing and all patient care services.

She started in nurse administration, soon after getting her nursing degree. She then moved on to multiple administrative roles in the hospital, such as vice president of Procedural and Ambulatory Services at Hurley, with executive level responsibility for Surgical Services, Pediatric, Obstetric and Adult Ambulatory Clinics, along with Trauma Services, Radiology, Bariatric and Orthopedic service lines.

“My advantage is that I know the culture here. I know what has worked,” Gavulic said. “It’s humbling (to be name president and CEO). It’s an honor. But it’s a team effort. It’s a team that will lead Hurley into our future.”

David Ropp, a Kettering ME grad, was recently named an operating partner at Northwest Equity. From the news release:

With more than 40 years of domestic and international experience leading operations of complex manufacturing and service providers, Ropp will focus on investment opportunities for NEP within the diversified industrials sector. He will help evaluate and execute new investment opportunities, as well as play an active role in strategic planning, business growth and corporate governance for NEP portfolio companies.

“Dave’s vast experience with overall company operations, financial management, and strategic business planning nicely complements our diversified industrials investment strategy. As an operating partner, he serves as a valuable industry resource to both our investment staff and group of portfolio companies. We are excited to have Dave officially on board and look forward to working together to find strong companies that will help NEP drive strong investment results,” stated Tim DeVries, NEP Managing General Partner.