Trico Names Vice President

Jim Jung will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the company, with an especially keen focus on strategic planning.

Trico Corporation (Pewaukee, WI), a leader in total lubrication management services and products, announced that it has promoted Jim Jung to vice president. He is also now a stockholder in the company.

With his new appointment, Jung will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the company, with an especially keen focus on strategic planning. He will work on the affairs of the company, setting the vision for exploring the opportunity of expansion into new markets. He will also be responsible for executing the initiatives outlined in the corporate strategic plan.

Prior to his appointment, Jung served as the director of operations at the company, a position in which he was responsible for the oversight of manufacturing operations. He worked towards reducing waste, streamlining operations, and extending the process to the office environment. He also recently headed a complete restructuring of the organization, taking it from typical military-styled management to a customer-focused team. He continues to mentor teams in helping them achieve their goals.

“Jim grew up with our business, working in production and operations. He has been a key contributor to the growth and success of company for several years,” said Robert Jung, the chief executive officer and president, as well as a third-generation family member. “He has an intuitive business sense and a strong dedication to upholding our vision and values. He is committed to the long-term growth of this fourth-generation company. Jim and I have always worked well together and I am looking forward to watching him continue to grow in all areas of the business.”

Jung is a graduate from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received his Bachelor’s degree in Production and Operations Management. He is an active member of TEC-Next Gen, a group of next-generation family professionals that provides continuous learning and development for future business executive leaders in family-owned businesses.

Trico is a leader in total lubrication management services and products that focus on increasing industrial asset performance and reliability. The company offers assessments for lubrication management programs, equipment audits, oil analysis, training, and a complete line of high-performance lubrication products. Its mission is to be the worldwide leader in lubrication management solutions and build customers for life. www.tricocorp.com