John Carter a Michigan native attended U.S.A.F. University of Wisconsin and graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He spent 14 years with Prince Corporation (now Johnson Controls Inc.) a supplier of automotive trim systems in a variety of engineering management positions including director of engineering in the company's automotive products group. Carter then spent 10 years with Donnelly Corporation a supplier of automotive trim systems rising to the position of vice president engineering USA and international. At Donnelly John directed the company's Molded Windows operation. Carter also spent several years running CS Technology a plastic molding and tooling operation in Cedar Springs Michigan. While president the company's combined operations grew 200% in just two years. He also co-founded Pyramid Incorporated a meat processor/manufacturer founded 1993. In 1997 the company name changed to Quincy Street Inc. John served on the Board thru 2001. His present position is as a shareholder. Today Carter directs Gentex's mechanical engineering operations overseeing the company's various mirror programs as well as new product development. Carter and his family reside in Holland Michigan. |