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Richard Ragan

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Vice President Global Facilities, EH&S at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
📍 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Richard Ragan is a senior business executive and the Vice President of Global Facilities, EH&S at American Axle & Manufacturing. With a background that includes a Bachelors from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters from the University of Tennessee, he specializes in accelerating growth and profitability through operational efficiencies. Colleagues describe him as strong, intelligent, and an excellent motivator.

Richard is deeply focused on the practical application of safety protocols, once stating, "I want more time from our EHS coordinators, on the shop floor where they belong, keeping our associates safe. "

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Experience
47 Years
Current Role
Vice President Global Facilities, EH&S
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Pragmatic
Socially Adept
Persuader

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Operational Excellence
His career is defined by driving operational efficiencies, executing business turnarounds, and maximizing profitability through streamlined processes across global organizations.
Global EH&S
As VP of Global Facilities, Environmental, Health & Safety, he manages compliance and sustainability for over 80 facilities worldwide in the automotive sector.
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Career

Work history

9-2014
Vice President Global Facilities, EH&S
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
2009 - 2014
Senior VP and GM
Middough, Inc.
2004 - 2009
Vice President
MACTEC
2000 - 2004
Executive VP, Arcadis | President and COO, Giffels Division
ARCADIS
1999 - 2000
VP and GM
TRACO
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Education
1974 - 1978
Bachelor's Degree
University of Pittsburgh
1986 - 1992
Master's Degree
University of Tennessee
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DISC profile (public)

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