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Steve Bentley has diverse work experience in various leadership roles. Steve is currently serving as the President of the Specialty Vehicles Group at J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the group's operations. Prior to this, Steve held the position of Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at the same company.

Before joining J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., Steve worked at Leadec from 2007 to 2019. Steve held multiple leadership positions during their tenure, including Vice President of Engineering and EPC Project Services. In this role, they managed a $45M subsidiary company and was accountable for its P&L. Steve also led various departments, such as engineering, project management, and operational excellence for all of Leadec North America. Steve additionally served as Vice President of Engineering and Development, where they built a strong product development pipeline and implemented continuous improvement initiatives across 62 sites in North America. Previously, they held the role of Operations Manager and Project Director, overseeing a $50M business unit providing onsite maintenance services for automotive OEMs.

Steve's earlier experience includes working at International Paper from 2000 to 2007. Steve served as a Senior Staff Engineer and Project Manager, focusing on driving financial turnarounds and process improvements in manufacturing across multiple mills.

Prior to their tenure at International Paper, Steve worked at Domtar from 1988 to 2000. There, they held the position of Director of Engineering and Manufacturing Manager at a $100M specialty paper mill. Steve led an engineering organization and implemented improvements in various areas, such as product development, quality control, and cost structure.

Overall, Steve Bentley has extensive experience in leadership roles, with a demonstrated track record of driving growth, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering results.

Steve Bentley has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Wayne State University. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Western Michigan University. In 2013, they pursued further education at the University of Michigan where they completed an Executive Education program in Organizational Leadership, earning a Distinguished Leader Certificate.