Bruce A. Johns
Private Equity Investor at Valor Management LLC
Profile
Prior to joining the Valor Operations Group in 2006, Mr. Johns operated a private consulting business and frequently provided consulting services to Valor portfolio companies.
Mr. Johns specializes in quality systems implementation (having completed numerous ISO and QS 9000 registrations), lean improvements, visual operating systems, multimedia development, and employee training processes.
Prior to private consulting, Mr. Johns fulfilled positions as Director of Quality and Special Projects Consultant for Connector Service Corporation from 1997 through 2003 where he was responsible for quality and process improvements in plants in the United States, Mexico, and Ireland.
While at Connector Service Corporation, Mr. Johns reported to Timothy Watkins and Antonio Gracias.
Prior to joining industry, Mr. Johns was a staff member of the Waubonsee Community College Transportation Technology Department where he served as an instructor of automotive and motorcycle service technology.
During this five year tenure, Mr. Johns also co-authored a textbook for the Goodheart-Willcox Company.
Mr. Johns holds an Associate of Arts degree from Elgin Community College and has completed additional course study at National Louis University, Eastern Michigan University, and Northern Illinois University.
Bruce A. Johns active positions
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Valor Management LLC
Valor Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Valor Management LLC (Valor Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Antonio Jose Gracias. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Bruce A. Johns
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Connector Service Corp.
Connector Service Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Connector Service Corp. provides electroplating services to the interconnect industry. Its products include ferrous alloy, non ferrous, iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, brass and bronze plate. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Bruce A. Johns
Elgin Community College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Connector Service Corp.
Connector Service Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Connector Service Corp. provides electroplating services to the interconnect industry. Its products include ferrous alloy, non ferrous, iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, brass and bronze plate. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL. | Process Industries |
Valor Management LLC
Valor Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Valor Management LLC (Valor Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Antonio Jose Gracias. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
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