Ronald Mayer

Global Head of Sales & Business Development / President of Americas

Northville, Michigan, United States

About

Result-driven professional with over 30 years of related experience focused on delivering short and long term results. Outstanding communication and team building skills which foster team work, continuous improvement and customer relations. Key strengths include developing and executing organic growth strategies; creating, motivating, leading and inspiring world class teams; Expertise in Program Management and Sales, CAD Engineering, Product Design. Strengths in Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development and R&D.

Experience

  • RIFAST®️ Systems (Full-time · 6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Head of Sales & Business Development / President of Americas
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • President
      Oct 2021 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Director of Sales
      Jun 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Sr. Program Manager at Tower Automotive
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2020 · 20 yrs 1 mo

  • Active Tool & Manufacturing (Full-time · 11 yrs 7 mos)
    • Corporate Director R&D, Engineering, Program Management & Sales
      Jul 1997 - Dec 1999 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      •Responsible for daily operations of Active’s Program Management, Engineering & CAD technology. Managed approximate annual budget of $14.5 million. •Managing Director of Active’s ~$5 million dollar Pro-Active Pedal Systems R&D Center – responsible for Timing, Engineering, Sales, CAD Design & Prototype. •Oversaw research and implementation of Active’s new technology – including CAD equipment, IT, CNC Machinery and Engineering •Responsible for sales and account management for the Active Tooling Centre.

    • Corporate Manager of CAD & Engineering
      Jun 1988 - Jul 1997 · 9 yrs 2 mos

      •Accountable for the development and implementation for Active’s Engineering Headquarters and CAD technology. •Managed Designers, Engineers, NC Programmers, IT and System Administrators. •Interfaced with customer Purchasing and Engineering to assist in their efforts in developing internal CAD systems. •Managed Design and Engineering of all new products with Chrysler and GM and led initiative to achieve GM’s Global Supplier of the Year.