On-Site Consulting

Gary brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him to RJG. He began his career as a tool-maker in 1981. He came to RJG from Hobbs Corporation where he was responsible for production tooling as well as determining in-plant specifications. In addition to designing tools for Hobbs Corporation, he designed tooling for vendors. He was responsible for validating and purchasing new automation equipment. As well as for training all the employees in the tool room. He has written training manuals and operating procedures for all the equipment he was responsible for.

Gary has had extensive training in machining and failure mode and effect analysis. He has done mold and machine try-outs for tool builders. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt and has spent time in Japan studying and training to be a trainer in Japanese style management. He has been responsible for three start ups at new facilities, where he over saw the planning and implementation fazes of their start-up.

A Master Molder^SM graduate, Gary is familiar with RJG technology and methodology. With more than 20 years of tooling, processing and management experience, Gary is a welcome addition to our Consulting Team.

Gary's duties as a consultant at RJG are to teach all of the training courses offered at RJG, as well as doing in-plant evaluations and working with customers to set-up realistic training programs for their staff. In addition he has updated and co-written some of the course materials for RJG.

What some of Gary's students had to say about their training:

"I wanted to let you know that the response from the training was very, very positive. The guys on the floor who had lost their enthusiasm for injection molding have definitely regained it. I'm sure that your training will be seen as one of the most important events in our continued efforts to optimize our molding operations. Thanks again."
Doug Ritchie | Methode Electronics, Inc.

"This course gives us all the opportunity to rethink the way we have been taught to process and gives us a better understanding of our industries growth potential."
Dan Belden | Nibco

"Great course. I do not understand how you can mold today without this type of training. We, as a company, feel excited again to solve problems and implement new processes."
Harry Soling | Winzeler Gear

"The RJG company training is of the highest caliber I have had the opportunity to take. I can't see how any molder could survive in today's industry without this knowledge."
Rodney Aker | Midwest Tool & Die

"RJG is excellent for de-mystifying processing and proving concepts – other courses don't attempt to back up their teachings with science or fact like RJG does."
James Baughman | Valeo Sylvania

Bob Reese graduated from Tarrant County Community College with an Associates Degree in Business Management and Industrial Electronics. In addition he has completed numerous training sessions on injection molding machines, shop floor and facilities management, hydraulics and ISO internal auditing. Bob has completed the RJG Master Molder™ Certification Program and the Train the Trainer Certification Program and is an RJG Certified Trainer.

Bob worked with RJG staff and products for many years during his employment with Perlos, Inc., where he designed and implemented robust repeatable processes to produce thin walled plastic components. He has done extensive machine testing to evaluate molding machines for accuracy and repeatability. During his time in the industry Bob has been responsible for day to day production activities including injection molding parts, part decoration and assembly. In addition Bob has worked on mold design projects and was responsible for approving tool designs prior to manufacture. Bob has more than twenty five years of hands on experience in the injection molding industry.

Cameron Courtwright joined RJG as a member of the Consulting and Training Team. With over eighteen years of experience in the injection molding field, he brought with him unlimited amount of expertise on part design, new tool development, project implementation, flow analysis, project management, equipment procurement as well as maintenance programs and financial tracking.

Cameron worked his way through increasingly responsible positions and was accountable for plastic component development, with a strong focus on consumer, automotive and office furniture products. More recently he developed processes for the medical and over the counter medical containers industries.

Cameron has worked hands-on with maintenance technicians, production technicians, engineering staff and tooling groups to develop robust injection molding processes. He has implemented cost saving methods such as cycle time reduction programs, improving machine efficiencies, while increasing machine through put.

Before becoming a Trainer with RJG, Cameron attended and passed the majority of RJG’s public training courses available and earned his Train the Trainer Certification, which allowed him to teach others at his facility the strategies of Scientific Molding and Systematic Molding.

Cameron holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State University in Technology Management and Sales and a minor in Plastics Engineering Technology. He has attended training for Volumetric Molding Philosophy, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and Six Sigma Training for Green Belts.

As an RJG Consultant/Trainer, Cameron’s responsibilities include teaching Injection Molding Essentials, Systematic Molding, Decoupled Molding Workshops, Successful Strategies for New Tool Launches along with RJG’s Master Molder Certification courses in the Eastern United States region. He also conducts in-plant assessments, consultations and training courses.

Patrick Mosley attended Henry Ford Community College. He moved to Traverse City in 1976 and attended Northwestern Michigan College. There he received a degree in Drafting & Design engineering. Patrick taught at the Traverse Bay Intermediate School in their machine tool program until they merged with Northwestern Michigan College. He taught a variety of related courses with CBI (Careers in Business and Industry) in both their classroom and on-site instruction formats. Patrick joined RJG in 1996 as a member of the Customer Support Team. He then filled the role of Western Regional Sales Person, later shifting to the Southeastern region. Patrick returned to his role in Customer Support and held the title of Senior Technical Support adviser. Patrick took on the additional task of teaching courses on RJG's DARTWin/DART Vision software. When RJG released their new Insight System® in 2000, he developed System Application training courses, encompassing detailed hardware and software training. Patrick's current position is Consultant/Trainer. His responsibilities include teaching RJG Systematic courses as well as Master Molder Certification courses. He travels extensively to conduct in-plant consultations in the USA and internationally, primarily in the Asia Pacific region.

What some of Pat's students had to say about their training:

"Very professional and organized class - Teaches state of the art processing techniques. A must have course for molders wishing to learn advanced molding."
Bobby Pearson | GW Plastics, Inc.

"The materials presented are excellent and are not commonly in practice, understood, or taught on the production floor. The knowledge gained will be very valuable in improving processes and plant efficiencies."
Michael J. Seay  | Cadillac Engineered Plastics

"The course gives you a very streamlined and highly efficient method to establish a robust process for most tools in your shop. The tool, press, process and material all have to work together to make a good part. If one fails, you make a lot of scrap. Master Molder provides the tools to identify when one of the four goes awry."
Steve Schaffer | Orbis

"This course should be a standard for all molders. RJG is the way to go…we need it to survive in the global economy."
Norman Carrier | Owins-Brockway

Shane Vandekerkhof joined the RJG Team in 2003 as a member of the Customer Support team, where he quickly gained knowledge and understanding of RJG’s systems and hardware. He quickly became qualified to conduct on-site training for RJG customers that included hands-on training on RJG’s software and equipment.

After two years Shane took on the role of Business Development for Europe where he was responsible for creating new accounts, supporting existing accounts, and working with sales representatives. He traveled extensively during this period to lay the groundwork for RJG to expand into this region. He established contacts and researched the area for further expansion.

Shane is currently one of RJG’s Trainer/Consultants. His background, knowledge and abilities made the transition into this role an easy one. His responsiblities include teaching RJG Systematic courses as well as Master Molder Certification courses. Shane’s quick grasp of molding essentials have made him a valuable member of the RJG Team.

Before coming to RJG Shane attended Michigan State University, Davenport University, and Northwestern Michigan College where he studied Computer Information systems.

What some of Shane’s students had to say about their training:

“Course had excellent content which is applicable in a real world setting – not just textbook – instructor was enthusiastic and presented great real world examples.” Jerry Driscoll | Panduit

“A clear, systematic approach to a very interactive process. RJG’s use of training & techniques coupled with technology make them a world class partner.” Stephen Balsam | L&L Products

“Great job of breaking the process down to easy to understand pieces.” Chris Benbow | Flextronics

Dan Clark joined the RJG Team in 2008 as a member of the Consulting and Training Group, covering the Western and Midwestern United States.

Dan has spent the last twenty years in the plastics industry. He worked with RJG equipment as the plant manager for Wise Plastics where he gave instruction on and implemented Decoupled 2 and 3 processes. Dan’s work experience over the past twenty years has included mold set-up, job scheduling, programming robots, the development of training materials, implementation of process standardization practices and employee hiring and training.

He also owned Raycom Enterprise, a company that focused on Lean manufacturing programs. Dan received his plastics degree from Elgin Community College and is a certified RJG Master Molder.

What some of Dan’s students had to say about their training:

“The class was better than expected. Meaning that there was more information about the total process from beginning at steel cutting all the way to the end product.” Kevin Allen/ TAC Manufacturing, Inc.

“This course was very informative and will help me troubleshoot problems and help improve our process.” Jeff Nevel/ Richco, Inc.

“I did not expect to hear a lot of new ideas but I was wrong. I see things that I have been doing for years and this course showed me there is so much more.” Rick Hall/Richco, Inc.

Glen Embry joined the RJG Team in 2008 as a member of the Consulting and Training Group. Glen came to RJG from World Class Plastics, Inc where he was the Vice President of Injection Molding Operations. Prior to World Class Plastics, Glen spent 19 years with DJ Inc./Nypro.

Glen has held a variety of positions including set-up technician, processor, assistant foreman, cell owner, technical manager, process development engineer, plant manager as well as Vice President. He has completed the US Department of Labor’s Molder Apprenticeship program and is a certified Master Molder trainer.

What some of Glen’s students had to say about their training:

“This course opened my eyes a little as far as the way I approach setting up a process.”
Kevin Ogden/Siegel-Robert Automotive

“The vast amount of information covered in this training course is priceless.” Jenniffer Casey/Guardian Automotive

The instructor was an excellent teacher, friendly and filled with relevant knowledge on injection molding.
Bill Allen/Thogus Products

Jason joined RJG as a member of the Consulting and Training Team with close to eighteen years of experience in the injection molding field. He brought with him a wealth of knowledge and experience on mold setting, new tool launches, material trials, quality control and implementing cavity pressure control techniques. He has worked as a Mold Setter, Machine Operator and Senior Process Technician. At his previous job Jason was also responsible for training employees on scientific molding techniques, giving him hands-on experience with teaching in a classroom as well as on the plant floor.

As an RJG Consultant/Trainer, Jason’s responsibilities include teaching Injection Molding Essentials, Systematic Molding, Decoupled Molding Workshops, Successful Strategies for New Tool Launches along with RJG’s Master Molder Certification courses in the Southeastern United States.

Daniel Lopez has over 10 years of injection molding experience. He previously worked as a plant manager where he developed processes using RJG’s DECOUPLED MOLDING^SM processing techniques. During his career he has been involved in new product design and development, equipment installation checks and validations on new equipment and machine wiring and troubleshooting. He has designed and implemented effective production processes and has extensive experience with root cause analysis and problem solving. He has been responsible for taking projects from planning through implementation and has been a key player in streamlining systems and operations to enhance productivity.

Daniel is a currently an RJG Master Molder II and is on track to finish RJG’s Train the Trainer certification program to become an RJG certified trainer. He currently teaches classes on basic injection molding skills at the local technical college in Chihuahua. Daniel will begin his career with RJG by teaching Injection Molding Essentials, Systematic Molding and DECOUPLED MOLDING^SM Workshops and will eventually be certified to teach all of RJG’s training courses. He is also available for consulting on processing issues. Daniel Lopez is our new trainer and consultant for Mexico and the Southwestern United States, his duties also include business expansion and development in Mexico. Daniel is bilingual and will be teaching courses in both Spanish and English.