J. EMMETT REGAN
Windsor
Summary
Mechanical/Materials Engineering degree from University of Windsor. Highly motivated Business, Sales and Engineering Professional with outstanding domestic and international experience providing leadership skills to achieve and exceed targeted profitability and growth. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities and develop strategies that increase value add and showcase core technologies. Creative and dynamic team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Fluent in English/French/Spanish.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Erie Shores Capital
06.2025
- Increased investment by 10% in 2 months by leveraging professional network
- Using CRM database tracked down old prospects to secure 1M in new investment
- Developed competitor database to help identify threats and ensure business targets were met
- Supported trade shows/exhibitions to promote company goals
Sales Application Engineer
Spirol
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Develop and foster relationships with Tier 1 customers in Michigan to ensure that customer expectations are properly met
- Provided technical feedback on customer applications
- Developed competitor database to help identify threats and ensure business targets were met
- Managed all commercial aspects of major Tier 1 accounts, from initial RFQ response and engineering changes through to product launch
- Supported trade shows/exhibitions to promote company goals
Key Account Director Sales
Lanex
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Developed new relationships to diversify customer base
- Assisted in identifying opportunities in the BIW/small stampings market
- Provided market feedback in terms of pricing/requirements/timing
- Assisted in the development and vetting of quotes
- Recommended near-term and long-term solutions based on market feedback
Key Account Director Sales
Sodecia
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Secured $130M/year in incremental sales
- Established the direction, performance goals, plan and vision to align the resources of the internal GM OEM team to ensure growth and market performance
- Carried out comprehensive market research, aligned with the strategic growth priorities, to understand the market niches that aligned with Sodecia’s core manufacturing competencies
- Managed all commercial aspects of the General Motors account, from initial RFQ response and engineering changes through to product launch
- Assisted with the approval of Sodecia as a hot stamped supplier for General Motors
Senior Account Manager-General Motors
Magna-Cosma International
05.2004 - 07.2014
- Led Cosma quoting activity for all future Global GM body programs
- Managed chassis and body accounts, including hot-stamping for General Motors book of business
- Responsibility ranged from $200-850 million
- Directed all aspects of quoting activity with respect to new business as well as engineering changes
- Developed key competitor knowledge base to identify threats and ensure business targets were met
- Established key relationships with customer and manufacturing facilities, to obtain new business opportunities, improvements to current business and cost cutting opportunities
- Acted as chief liaison between customer and internal manufacturing divisions to resolve customer concerns
- Negotiated annual business plans with customer and Cosma corporate office
- Presented technical reviews for quotes on behalf of manufacturing divisions
Engineer - Sales Support-Chrysler/Magna
Magna International
01.2003 - 04.2004
- Designed components and systems for Chrysler to provide maximum customer value, vehicle function, safety and operational performance at optimum costs
- Directed testing activities on components and equipment under designated conditions to ensure operational performance meets customer design specifications
- Interacted with Chrysler Engineering, to discuss product and process design requirements, improvements and cost cutting opportunities
Project Engineer (Contract)
Daimler Chrysler
09.2000 - 01.2003
- Designed and released heavy duty 4x4 frame assemblies for Dodge Ram HD program
- Supported prototype and production builds and launch activity at Chrysler assembly plants in Mexico and Missouri
- Directed and coordinated fabrication and installation of products and systems to conform to engineering design and vehicle development specifications
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering with Materials Option 2000
University of Windsor
Windsor, OntarioSkills
- Strategic team guidance
- Business growth planning
- Service excellence
- Strategic negotiation skills
Accomplishments
Mar 2007 - Jul 2008Mar 2007 - Jul 2008GMT166/8 Structures and ClosuresGMT166/8 Structures and Closures
- Associated with Cosma International Group of Magna InternationalAssociated with Cosma International Group of Magna International
- Secured significant underbody content as well as complete closure business working hand in hand with the Cosma/Mexico Team.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Surfing
- Running
- Playing Sports
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Erie Shores Capital
06.2025
Sales Application Engineer
Spirol
09.2023 - 12.2024
Key Account Director Sales
Lanex
09.2017 - 09.2023
Key Account Director Sales
Sodecia
09.2015 - 09.2017
Senior Account Manager-General Motors
Magna-Cosma International
05.2004 - 07.2014
Engineer - Sales Support-Chrysler/Magna
Magna International
01.2003 - 04.2004
Project Engineer (Contract)
Daimler Chrysler
09.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering with Materials Option 2000
University of Windsor
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