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Meaningful insight from manufacturing executives and business leaders.

Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.

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Episode 49 featuring Jack Schron, President of Jergens, Inc.

This week we are joined by Jack Schron, President of Jergens, Inc., a global manufacturing leader in workholding, lifting and specialty fasteners products.

In this episode Jack tells us about his extensive career with Jergens, what it’s like to work for a family-owned business and how his military experience influenced his leadership style. He also tells us the story of his innovative ideas around the inception of Tooling U-SME.

Jack and Paul discuss trends in the manufacturing industry, Jack’s role as a Councilman for Cuyahoga County and how county government lends a hand in creating a successful workforce ecosystem.

As a Chagrin Falls native, Jack’s top culinary picks are Batuqui, 17 River Grille, M Italian, and JoJo’s Bar.

Connect with Jack Schron on LinkedIn.

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