Class: 2023
Age: 33
Company: Huron County Road Commission
Website: HCRoads.com
John joined the commission as an asphalt inspector, but because of his training as an equipment technician he was able to replace the shop foreman when he retired. As equipment maintenance foreman, he leads the team of technicians that service and repair the commission’s fleet of more than 150 pieces of equipment, trucks, and passenger vehicles. He also assists in the management of equipment with the help of director of operations and company manager. When a piece of equipment comes into the repair facility, its remaining years of service is evaluated and compared to what was originally anticipated.
“His organizational skills are exceptional, and he has that keen ability to provide positive motivation to his crew of technicians,” says Neal Joseph Hentschl, secretary-manager.
Education: Associate’s degree, Delta College.
Professional accomplishments: Learning a completely new skill set when taking on the Asphalt Division Manager role and excelling at it within the first year.
Off the clock: Golfing, coaching his son’s baseball team, spending time with his wife and three kids.
Favorite vacation: Walt Disney World.
Extracurricular: Active in his church; vice chair of the local township planning commission.
