Business Solutions Team

Jeff Schutter

Business Solutions Manager

O: 734.451.4228
C: 269.779.4554
jschutter@the-center.org

Jeff is a Business Solutions Manager for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), serving manufacturers in Southwest Michigan. He has over 35 years of experience in engineering design, large OEM account management, international sales, and business development in utility power generation, off-road mobile equipment and electro-hydraulics and hydraulics systems industries. Jeff also has extensive knowledge of the manufacturing environment and key processes.

Professional Experience
Prior to joining MMTC, Jeff held various leadership roles at Babcock & Wilcox (McDermott), Hydreco (General Signal), Eaton Corporation and FEMA Corporation. He also served 16 years in the United States Naval Reserve as a commissioned officer, rising to the rank of Commander. Jeff also served as President of a real estate development company and principle of a real estate LLC and business development LLC.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Marine / Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture - United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York
  • Master of Business Administration - Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
  • Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership - Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington

Certifications

  • Executive Management Program - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
  • Certified Fluid Power Hydraulics Specialist - International Fluid Power Society