JR Machine adds two to leadership team

JR Machine, a contract manufacturer of complex machined parts, added two veteran executives to its leadership team to support its growth.

David Verhoff was named executive vice president, and Matt Shambeau joined the company as operations manager. 

The company said the new hires come at a time when it is experiencing significant growth fueled by growing demand from customers in space exploration, green energy, and others that rely on precision parts machined from nickel-based superalloys. JR Machine will soon be installing new DMG MORI equipment that expands the part size available to customers from 10 inches in diameter to 18 inches. 

“David and Matt are tremendous fits for their new roles, not only because of their unique backgrounds, but also their commitment to putting customers first,” explained Parker Tumanic, President of JR Machine. “They play vital roles in providing our customers with the no-fail, mission-critical parts they require, delivered on-time.”

David Verhoff, Executive Vice President
Verhoff brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering operations, lean manufacturing, and sales development to JR Machine. He is responsible for business development and standardizing JR Machine’s sales process, while building on JR Machine’s focus and commitment to put customer needs first.

His experience working at companies of various sizes, from Fortune 500 to small privately held businesses, gives him unique insight into the various needs and challenges faced by JR Machine’s diverse customer base. Verhoff was previously President of Basin Precision Machining. He has also held leadership roles at JARP Industries, Ideal Products, Inc., and Oshkosh Corporation. He earned a degree in engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Matt Shambeau, Operations Manager 
Shambeau has 15 years of manufacturing experience, including more than 10 years in purchasing. He will be responsible for revising JR Machine’s procurement and job quoting processes to support the company’s lean manufacturing practices while working with JR Machine’s business partners and suppliers on cost-saving initiatives.

He ensures JR Machine has a steady supply of superalloys such as Inconel and Monel, which are increasingly used in space exploration, green energy, and other emerging industries. He was previously the Purchasing Manager at Marion Body Works and a Senior Buyer at Gamber-Johnson. He earned an associate degree in supply chain management from Fox Valley Technical College.