# 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 READ LESS ## 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. READ LESS ##### 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.