MCM Expands Management Team

May 2004

Michigan Custom Machines, Inc. (MCM), engineers and builders of custom test and assembly equipment, announces that Robert Moore has joined the company’s senior management team as Project Manager. In the role, Moore will oversee the management of projects and new product programs for the test machinery, engineering and manufacturing company.

Moore brings nearly 30 years experience in the automotive and industrial industry, serving as project manager and senior project engineer with providers of automated test and assembly equipment. Moore’s has managed over $130 million in projects at major OEMs in North America, Korea and China, demonstrating excellence in the practice of project management throughout his varied career. Moore is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and completed post-graduate coursework at Wayne State University.

Notes Michael Schena, President of MCM, "Bob is a skilled project manager with a solid track record in successful project planning and customer management. His able leadership in professional project management processes will benefit our customers, and enhance overall planning and strategy. We’re pleased he is a part of our team."

MCM also recently announced that Jerry Farnell has joined the company’s senior management team as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In the role, Farnell will manage and expand North American sales and marketing programs for the test machinery engineering and manufacturing company.

Farnell brings over 30 years experience in the automotive and industrial industry, serving with Ford Motor Company and Textron Automotive in various leadership positions. Farnell had worked for the company in an outside sales capacity since 2003.
"We’re excited Jerry is on board as MCM expands our world-class diesel fuel system testing equipment and performance testing solutions to manufacturers and the R&D market," said Michael Schena, President MCM, Inc. "Under Jerry’s able leadership, our business development program will grow even as we continue to successfully serve existing customers including Bosch, Caterpillar, Delphi, Denso, TRW and other leading companies."