OUR EXPERTISE, YOUR PROSPERITY

Mentor Systems brings together more than a century of collective expertise in manufacturing turnarounds, customer relations, strategic planning, employee development, and hands-on shop floor leadership — consistently delivering measurable results across the automotive, industrial, and aerospace sectors.

Milestone Events

1994

  • Mentor Systems was established in Michigan, United States by Mr. James Chicosky with the mission of supporting manufacturing enterprises through supplier evaluations and the implementation of operational improvement.
  • Since its founding, the company has firmly integrated the "Boots on the Ground" philosophy into its organizational culture.

2022

  • Mr. Kreg Kukor was appointed Chief Executive Officer and has since led the organization’s strategic efforts to expand its global footprint.
  • In alignment with long-term growth initiatives, the company relocated its corporate headquarters from Michigan to South Carolina.

2024

  • A Canadian subsidiary was established in Ontario to enhance the company’s presence within the North America market.
  • The core team was expanded to include eleven specialized professionals, providing increased capacity to support the company’s ongoing growth and operational demands.

2025

  • Entered into a strategic alliance with TouchHR to strengthen the organization’s global talent acquisition capabilities.
  • Launched locally adapted business operations in Asian market, establishing a dedicated service platform to support regional clients.

Meet Our Leadership Team

  • We are a group of passionate professionals dedicated to your success.

Kreg Kukor (CEO/Speaker/Author)

Game-Changer in Global Quality & Operations

With over 30 years of international experience in Quality Management, Operations, and QMS Software Implementation, Kreg Kukor brings a proven track record of driving transformation across industries and continents.

Global Leadership Experience

Former Vice President with hands-on leadership roles across Asia, Mexico, Europe, Canada, North Africa, and the USA, delivering measurable results in complex global environments.

Published Thought Leader & Speaker

Author and nationally recognized speaker on cutting-edge topics in Global Quality Management, Risk Management, and Web-based Quality Systems.

Trusted voice in shaping the future of quality and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

  • Shop Floor Execution Management
  • Auditing & Compliance
  • Organizational Restructuring
  • Executive Strategic Planning
  • Customer-Centric Transformation

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Patrick Szaroletta (Senior Advisor/Former EVP)

Proven Industry Leader

Accomplished executive with 35+ years in automotive and manufacturing, specializing in operational turnarounds, business planning, and performance optimization.

Delivers strategic, systems-driven solutions with a focus on financial and operational excellence.

Global Operational Expertise

Held senior roles (including Group VP and Division President) across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Implemented enterprise-level systems, achieving 65% fewer quality rejections and 75% plant performance gains.

Successfully navigated crises (2008 recession, COVID-19) without operational disruptions.

Strategic Growth Architect

Drove a 3.3-point gross margin increase in a $1B division during downturns.

Combines engineering acumen (Michigan Tech) with strengths in benchmarking, cost reduction, and succession planning to build resilient organizations.

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Qunying (Becky) Xu

Accountant / VP of Asia Division

Bilingual accounting professional with over a decade of international business experience and recent U.S. accounting experience.

Jaafar Nasser

Senior Quality Engineer

Quality Assurance professional skilled in root cause analysis tools and training including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Control Plans, PFMEA.

Yanrong Wang

Senior Instructor

Expert with extensive on-site experience in training and implementation of quality management system and quality tools.

Teresa Norlock

Quality System Manager

Quality system specialist in SPC, 7 Quality Basics training and coaching, ISO/IATF/VDA quality management system implementation and auditing.