Jasper Engines & Transmissions Announces Leadership Changes
Jasper announces two leadership team changes, including a new division manager.

SCHMIDT
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announced changes to its leadership team. After 17 years of leading the Jasper Transmission Division, Craig Leuck has accepted a new opportunity with the Jasper Production System (JPS) team. Leuck’s primary responsibilities are supporting workshop and event teams, as well as teaching and supporting Continuous Improvement activities throughout the company. Leuck began his career with JASPER 19 years ago spending two years in Facility Maintenance prior to joining the Transmission Division.

LEUCK
"I'm looking forward to the opportunity to join our Jasper Production System team,” said Leuck. “This change allows me to further my knowledge of our overall production system, as well as be able to support our Associates and drive improvement throughout our organization."

SCHMIDT
Sara Schmidt has been named the new Jasper Transmission Division Manager. Schmidt began her career with JASPER eight years ago working in People Services. She has worked in the Crawford Transmission Division, Transmission Division Manager at Willow Springs, Missouri, DOJO Manager, and most recently, Division Manager of Jasper Certified Components.
“I am both honored and excited to join the transmission team as we continue building upon its long standing reputation of remanufacturing high-quality products,” said Schmidt.
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