• Bergstrom appoints Jack Shaffer president & CEO

    Jack Shaffer has been promoted to president & CEO of Bergstrom Inc. Shaffer was most recently president & COO
    March 29, 2011

    Jack Shaffer has been promoted to president & CEO of Bergstrom Inc. Shaffer was most recently president & COO.

    “Jack has proven himself to be an indispensable and highly valuable member of our leadership team,” said Dave Rydell, chairman of the board. “He has consistently demonstrated leadership skills that, together with his vitality and passion, have provided great benefits to our organization. I am confident that under his direction Bergstrom will continue to thrive and provide exceptional service to our customers.”

    Shaffer has 25 years of experience in the industry and is the current chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Assn. Heavy Duty Business Forum.

    Prior to joining Bergstrom, Shaffer held several different positions at Valeo Corp. including activity managing director of North America, president & CEO for Zexel Valeo Compressors USA, and division managing director Valeo Climate Control from 2000 to 2005.

    He was also a past president & COO of Gill Industries.

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