Travis Ellinger
President & FounderTravis brings over 20 years of experience in manufacturing management and consulting. He founded Strategic Manufacturing Solutions to provide optimal, efficient solutions to clients. With extensive experience in automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, Travis has partnered with numerous manufacturing companies to deliver measurable operational improvements.
Travis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is also a former board member of the International Automotive Oversight Bureau.
Tom Miller
Vice PresidentTom has 35 years of experience in the aerospace and automotive industries. He specializes in quality process development, supplier procurement/launch, and project management, consistently delivering solutions that create long-term value for clients.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Mark Scholler
Vice PresidentMark has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, primarily in the automotive industry. He is a proven leader with expertise in supply chain management, operations, project management, and quality transformations. Mark specializes in identifying system constraints, diagnosing root causes, and implementing effective improvement plans.
He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science from Michigan Technological University.
The Experts
Strategic Manufacturing Solutions works with a team of professionals selected for their relevant industry experience. Our team members have an average of over 25 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of successful problem-solving.
