John Mogford

Renewable Energy Group Inc

Renewable Energy Group Inc

REG provides alternative, clean power generation from wasted kinetic energy that is
lost to road and braking resistance.

• Startup type: Competition Entry
• Status: Active
• Stage: Growth

Prior to starting his own company, John spent eighteen years in a fast paced automotive manufacturing environment. John built and nurtured several teams of Quality Professionals. Through multiple facility expansions, new customer additions and constant changes to industry standards the teams adapted and consistently performed at World Class Quality levels.
His experiences in the corporate setting allowed John to successfully launch his own consulting business in the small – medium size manufacturing sector. This business was an extension to the work he performed as a Sales Engineer in the late 1990’s.
John formed a general partnership to establish the first Canadian Distributor, of fresh cut flowers, in the Manhattan, New York market. The company generated over $500,000 in revenue within its first year of operation and John sold his share of the company to his partner after 15 months.
Currently John is the President of Tadger Group International, a company which he founded in 2001. Incorporated in 2004, the company has averaged 26% revenue growth over the last three consecutive years. John has been instrumental in expanding the business to over 30+ countries with over 100 distributors worldwide.

Employer:	Tadger Group International Inc., Stoney Creek, Ontario
Position:	President
Time period:	January 2001 - Present
Description:	• Secured an exclusive license to manufacture and distribute a patented emission reduction device for gas and diesel engines • Built an International sales network of 100+ Independent agents, distributors and dealers • Developed and implemented several testing protocols for the customer base that validate the performance claims • Launched the expansion efforts and business development into 30+ countries outside of North America Achievements • Endorsed by the Ministry of Energy Utilization, in China, as a proven emission reduction device • Received an award from Rice University Alliance for the “Most Promising Technology” at their annual Clean Tech Forum • Demonstrated an average 26% revenue growth over the last three consecutive years • Successfully established a market presence in over 30+ countries with over 400 customers in the transportation sector • Product is currently being inserted into the NAPA catalogue for distribution across North America

Employer:	Mogford Enterprises Inc., Grimsby, Ontario
Position:	Process Improvement Consultant
Time period:	January 2003 - December 2004
Description:	• Consulted and problem solved with small-medium size manufacturing companies to reduce the internal Cost of Quality • Implemented successful scrap reduction strategies to reduce costs by at least 10%

Employer:	Blooming Floral Distributors, Grimsby, Ontario
Position:	Managing Partner
Time period:	January 2002 - December 2003
Description:	• Developed business plan and implementation model • Acquired new business clients • Managed all AR/AP and office functions Achievements • Developed a customer base of 20 florists and 2 wholesalers within 12 months with no pre-existing relationships • Generated over $500,000 in revenue within first 12 months

Employer:	Niagara Machine Products, St. Catharines, Ontario
Position:	Director of Quality
Time period:	January 2000 - December 2002
Description:	• Lead a Quality Team of 2 Managers, 2 Supervisors, 3 Engineers and 14 Technicians within a progressive automotive precision machining, sub-assembly and metal finishing environment • Implemented a seamless corporate-wide quality standards system • Developed a leading edge APQP strategy for six (6) new product programs in three (3) years • Maintained customer-supplier relationships with General Motors Worldwide, Saturn Corporation, Allison Transmission and Honda • Maintained corporate Cost of Quality programs Achievements • Received the General Motors “Supplier of the Year Award” nine (9) consecutive years and were only I in 3 company’s to achieve this worldwide

Employer:	High Tech Research, Deerfield, Illinois
Position:	Sales Engineer
Time period:	January 1999 - December 2000
Description:	• Consulted and problem solved with over 50+ medium size manufacturing companies • Developed extensive case study portfolio with average scrap reductions of 10% • Developed a successful statistical network implementation at 20+ facilities

Employer:	Niagara Machine Products, St. Catharines, Ontario
Position:	Quality Manager
Time period:	January 1987 - December 1999
Description:	• Lead a Quality Team of 2 Supervisors, 2 Engineers and 9 Technicians within a progressive automotive precision machining, sub-assembly and metal finishing environment • Implemented a seamless company-wide quality standards system and QS9000 implementation Achievements • Received the Canadian Award for Business Excellence in R&D for a new aluminum alloy

Employer:	Niagara Piston Inc., Beamsville, Ontario
Position:	Quality Supervisor
Time period:	January 1986 - December 1987
Description:	• Supervised 3 Technicians through a plant start-up within a fast paced heavy stamping, precision machining and metal finishing environment • Implemented a seamless company-wide quality standards system and QS9000 implementation • Developed a Synchronous Manufacturing System

Employer:	St. Catharines Machine Products, St. Catharines, Ontario
Position:	Statistical Coordinator
Time period:	January 1984 - December 1986
Description:	• Implemented a relatively new SPC program for dynamic processes within a fast paced automotive precision machining and metal finishing environment • Developed and nurtured all North American customer relations

Hobbies:	Hockey, squash, football, tennis, golf, running, reading
Memberships:	American Society for Quality (ASQ)