Fred Shusterich, MBA

Experience

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  ArcelorMittal USA

  Jan 1977 - Jan 1986

  Recognized as subject matter expert (SME) in environmental process control and Lean implementation.. Led design and implementation of Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) for plant, mine and facilities. Dramatically improved product quality while reducing operating and maintenance costs.

  • General Maintenance Engineer

    Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  • Senior Plant Operations Engineer

    Jan 1981 - Jan 1984

  • Plant Operations Engineer

    Jan 1977 - Jan 1981
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  Midwest Energy Resources Company at DTE Energy

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2016

  Reported to the President of DTE Energy, led strategic planning, finance, marketing, business development, capital spending, HR, process improvement, quality, customer service, safety, environmental compliance, operations and risk management with full P&L responsibility. Championed and orchestrated exponential growth by implementing target marketing initiatives and forging strategic U.S. and international customer and supplier alliances. Was responsible for terminal operations, procurement, staffing, labor relations, training, safety,environmental controls, marketing, and facility expansion activities with full P&L oversight. Managed operations, maintenance, procurement, labor relations, facility development and product distribution. Led new facility process improvement, marketing and strategic business development initiatives.

  • President

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2016

  • Vice President and General Manager (Midwest Energy Resources Company)

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1997

  • General Manager (Midwest Energy Resources Company)

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  • Assistant General Manager (Midwest Energy Resources Company)

    Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
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  Board Member for Mid Market Companies

  Jan 2000 - now

  Board Member | Transportation, Energy, Manufacturing

  Board Member recognized for championing and orchestrating exponential growth, implementing target market initiatives, transforming cultures, and forging strategic U.S. and international customer and supplier alliances.

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  Muriel Whiteside Charitable Trust

  Jan 2016 - now

  Advisory Board Member
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  University of Minnesota Duluth

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Chancellor's Advisory Council

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Advisory Board Member Labovitz School of Business and Economics

    Jan 2017 - now
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  Krech Ojard & Assoc., Engineers and Architects

  Mar 2017 - now

  Senior Consultant Supply Chain and Infrastructure Services | Transporation, Energy

  Krech Ojard & Associates Inc. is a progressive firm offering professional, high quality engineering and architectural design and consulting services for private clients, commercial, industrial and governmental agencies. With outstanding client service and the ability to specialize on unique projects Krech Ojard has yielded a legacy of enduring relationships with clients.The multi-disciplinary nature of our firm allows for project coordination and a team approach from our numerous fields. Krech Ojard employs architects and engineers with extensive experience. The architectural group has experience in projects ranging from university facilities to commercial properties. Our engineering groups specialize in structural, civil, marine, mechanical, rail and electrical disciplines. Show less

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  Lake Superior Railroad Museum

  Jan 2019 - now

  Board Of Directors