John Pearson Smith
Founder at Silversmith, Inc.
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John Pearson Smith is the founder of Silversmith, Inc. (founded in 2003) and holds the title of Director & Co-Owner.
He is currently a Director at SRAM International Corp.
(since 2011), Weasler Engineering, Inc., and Grand Valley State University Foundation.
In the past, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Holland Neway International, Inc. and More Space Place, Inc. He also held the position of Director at Bissell, Inc., Beacon Power Corp., SRAM LLC, SRAM Holdings LLC, Metaldyne Co. LLC, and Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. Additionally, he was Vice President-Engineering & Quality Assurance at Neway Anchorlok International, Inc. Mr. Smith obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and an MBA.
John Pearson Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Silversmith, Inc. | Founder | 2009-07-19 |
| Grand Valley State University Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Weasler Engineering, Inc.
 Weasler Engineering, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Weasler Engineering, Inc. designs and manufactures drive train systems and components for agricultural applications. The company is based in West Bend, WI and has subsidiaries in the United States and Netherlands. The company has distributors worldwide, and customers can use their online tool to locate a distributor near them. Weasler Engineering recently launched a new Standard PTO Drive Shaft for smaller applications. The company was founded in 1951, and the CEO is James T. Hawkins. Weasler Engineering was acquired by IGP Industries LLC on February 04, 2003. | Director/Board Member | - |
SRAM International Corp.
 SRAM International Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables SRAM International Corp. designs, manufactures and markets bicycle components. The firm provides operations through its subsidiary, SRAM LLC. It operates through two segments such as Original Equipment and Aftermarket. The company offers its products through the brand names such as:- SRAM, RockShox, Zipp, Avid and Truvativ. Its products include drive-train systems, suspension, brakes, internal gear hubs and wheel sets, all of which are components used on road bikes, mountain bikes and pavement bikes. The company was founded by Stanley R. Day, Jr. and Jeffrey M. Shupe on April 29, 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2011-05-12 |
Former positions of John Pearson Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| METALDYNE PERFORMANCE GROUP INC | Director/Board Member | - |
Metaldyne Co. LLC
 Metaldyne Co. LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Metaldyne Co. LLC designs and supplies metal-formed components and assemblies for powertrain applications. It offers engine connecting rods, transmission valve bodies, fears and pinions, balance shaft modules, and crankshaft dampers and pulleys. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Neway Anchorlok International, Inc.
 Neway Anchorlok International, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Neway Anchorlok International, Inc., based in Muskegon, Michigan, is a manufacturer of highly engineered systems and components for trucks and trailers for the North American and international markets. The Company designs and manufactures two major product lines under two brand names: (i) a full line of air suspensions systems and height control valves as well as related replacement parts and components for both trucks and trailers under its Neway(R) brand and (ii) spring brakes actuators under its Anchorlok(R) brand. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
SRAM Holdings LLC
 SRAM Holdings LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables SRAM Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
More Space Place, Inc.
 More Space Place, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade More Space Place offers an extensive array of custom built furniture specifically designed with customer's home and organizational needs in mind. As America's Murphy bed distributor, More Space Place retail stores offer the widest selection of space-saving wall beds and folding beds. With their innovative technology and large selection, their professional designers help customer create furniture solutions to organize every room in customer's house, including: custom closets, home office furniture, media centers, utility and laundry room organizers, garage organizers, and more. They are committed to using materials of the highest quality, and to providing excellence in customer service every day. | President | - |
Training of John Pearson Smith
| University of Michigan | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Bissell, Inc.
 Bissell, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Bissell, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture and trade of carpet cleaning machines, vacuums, sweepers, and steam cleaners. The company was founded on December 28, 1923 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Consumer Durables |
Beacon Power Corp.
 Beacon Power Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Beacon Power Corp. provides flywheel-based energy storage resources to system operators. It offers solutions at the utility-scale for power grid efficiency, frequency regulation, grid reliability, renewable power integration and other ancillary services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tyngsboro, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
SRAM LLC
 SRAM LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables SRAM LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of bicycle parts and components. It offers bicycle shifters, derailleurs, brakes, gear hubs, chains, rear shocks, and suspension accessories. The company was founded by Stanley R. Day Jr and Jeffrey M. Shupe in 1987 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Durables |
SRAM International Corp.
SRAM International Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables SRAM International Corp. designs, manufactures and markets bicycle components. The firm provides operations through its subsidiary, SRAM LLC. It operates through two segments such as Original Equipment and Aftermarket. The company offers its products through the brand names such as:- SRAM, RockShox, Zipp, Avid and Truvativ. Its products include drive-train systems, suspension, brakes, internal gear hubs and wheel sets, all of which are components used on road bikes, mountain bikes and pavement bikes. The company was founded by Stanley R. Day, Jr. and Jeffrey M. Shupe on April 29, 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Durables |
Neway Anchorlok International, Inc.
Neway Anchorlok International, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Neway Anchorlok International, Inc., based in Muskegon, Michigan, is a manufacturer of highly engineered systems and components for trucks and trailers for the North American and international markets. The Company designs and manufactures two major product lines under two brand names: (i) a full line of air suspensions systems and height control valves as well as related replacement parts and components for both trucks and trailers under its Neway(R) brand and (ii) spring brakes actuators under its Anchorlok(R) brand. | Producer Manufacturing |
Weasler Engineering, Inc.
Weasler Engineering, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Weasler Engineering, Inc. designs and manufactures drive train systems and components for agricultural applications. The company is based in West Bend, WI and has subsidiaries in the United States and Netherlands. The company has distributors worldwide, and customers can use their online tool to locate a distributor near them. Weasler Engineering recently launched a new Standard PTO Drive Shaft for smaller applications. The company was founded in 1951, and the CEO is James T. Hawkins. Weasler Engineering was acquired by IGP Industries LLC on February 04, 2003. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Grand Valley State University Foundation | |
| Silversmith, Inc. | |
| Holland Neway International, Inc. | |
More Space Place, Inc.
More Space Place, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade More Space Place offers an extensive array of custom built furniture specifically designed with customer's home and organizational needs in mind. As America's Murphy bed distributor, More Space Place retail stores offer the widest selection of space-saving wall beds and folding beds. With their innovative technology and large selection, their professional designers help customer create furniture solutions to organize every room in customer's house, including: custom closets, home office furniture, media centers, utility and laundry room organizers, garage organizers, and more. They are committed to using materials of the highest quality, and to providing excellence in customer service every day. | Retail Trade |
SRAM Holdings LLC
SRAM Holdings LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables SRAM Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Durables |
Metaldyne Co. LLC
Metaldyne Co. LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Metaldyne Co. LLC designs and supplies metal-formed components and assemblies for powertrain applications. It offers engine connecting rods, transmission valve bodies, fears and pinions, balance shaft modules, and crankshaft dampers and pulleys. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc.
 Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. is a diversified manufacturing company, which engages in metal forming technologies focused on transmission, engine, driveline, and safety critical applications in passenger, commercial, and industrial vehicles. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
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