Management | American Casting Company

John Reed President

As owner and president of American Casting Company since 1999, John Reed designs and builds the systems used to constantly improve the foundry. “Nothing satisfies me more,” says Reed, “than coming up with creative solutions to make business processes run more efficiently.” Under his reign, American Casting has set the industry’s new standard for lead and cycle time, slashing it from months to mere days.

Prior to joining American Casting, John was chief engineer and plant manager of PCC’s San Leandro casting operation, an Aerospace Investment Casting company with over 200 employees. He is also a former Army Officer and qualified as a U.S. Army Paratrooper.

An avid restorer of classic homes and cars, John and his wife Barbara are currently restoring an early 1900’s Victorian home in downtown Hollister, CA.

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jreed@americancastingco.com

Chris St. John Vice President of Operations

Chris St. John has been with American Casting Company since 2007, working his way through a range of increasing responsibilities, from product engineer to plant manager and now vice president of operations. As vice president, St. John is responsible for ensuring a seamless production and efficient process, as well as working to establish the next strategic objectives for American Casting.

St. John has a B.S. in Manufacturing Technology and Operations Management from California State in Chico and has received numerous scholarships and awards for his work with metal casting.

“I have been passionate about metal casting since first working on a foundry production line as a teenager,” said St. John who is involved with the Foundry Educational Foundation, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and American Foundry Society.

When not in the foundry, St. John enjoys experiencing the outdoors with his family and friends, doing everything from camping, fishing, hunting and mountain biking.

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cstjohn@americancastingco.com

Jeff Ferrara Sales & Engineering Manager

As head of sales and engineering management, Jeff Ferrara oversees existing and new customer development, marketing strategy, product development and engineering. Prior to joining American Casting Company in 2011, Ferrara worked in the manufacturing industry for 15+ years, including metal casting, welding / fabrication, high performance composite structures, ceramics and machining.

Ferrara shares American Casting’s zest for efficiency. “I am passionate about being involved in the process of how things are made and figuring out the best and most cost effective ways to do so,” says Ferrara who has extensive experience with 3-D CAD/CAM integration and additive manufacturing technologies. “I enjoy pioneering new business systems.”

With a degree in Manufacturing Technology, Ferrara is also a formally trained and certified welder. Outside of work, Ferrara enjoys investing in and managing real-estate as well spending time with family and friends, cycling, fishing, hunting and golfing.

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jferrara@americancastingco.com

Ed Allen Quality Manager

Since 2007, Ed Allen been responsible for optimizing American Casting Company’s high level of quality. Allen regularly meets with the entire management team to review unique customer requirements as well as standard daily objectives, from on-time delivery, scrap rates and customer survey scores.

Prior to joining American Casting Company, Allen spent 15+ years in the aerospace industry. When not ensuring that complex components meet the stringent standard of aerospace and medical industries, Allen enjoys spending time with his family.