Posted 1:29 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2016
Alumnus and manufacturing industry veteran Eric Jungbluth shared his successful career journey during a presentation at his alma mater.
Eric Jungbluth, UWL alumnus and manufacturing industry veteran[/caption]
UW-La Crosse alumnus and manufacturing industry veteran Eric Jungbluth shared his successful career journey during a presentation at his alma mater. Jungbluth, who majored in finance, gave the second program in the 2016 Executive Lecture Series Friday, Nov. 4, in Centennial Hall.
Jungbluth shared “Building Your Career from the Ground Up,” a reflection on his successful career with advice on how to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
Jungbluth joined CPG International Inc. (CPG) as chief executive officer in 2008. He retired at the end of June 2016. During his tenure at CPG, Jungbluth and his team led revenue growth from $260 million to $625 million and EBITA growth from $45 million to $150 million.
In 2013, Jungbluth led the successful sale process of CPG that resulted in a 10-times multiple and $1.5 billion valuation. Jungbluth joined CPG International from HNI Corp., where he served as an executive vice president and the president of the HON Co.
Jungbluth joined HNI Corp. in 2003 as president of Allsteel Inc. Prior to joining Allsteel, he held several senior roles at Moen Inc., including vice president of national accounts, vice president of business development, and vice president and general of CSI Accessories. Jungbluth also spent two years at Kirsch as vice president of sales, and 10 years at Warner Lambert in sales, marketing and brand management roles.
Jungbluth currently serves as “vice president of household under his CEO wife, Kristin,” in the Chicago area. Together they manage two children and two 100-pound Bernese mountain dogs.
The 2016 UWL College of Business Administration Executive Lecture Series is made possible by support of Citizens State Bank. The series provides students and faculty with opportunities to learn about business management and leadership, directly from today’s business leaders. It supports the college’s mission to foster academic excellence, career success, and community engagement through enriching, interactive experiences.
The event was coordinated in part by the UWL Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. For additional information, visit www.uwlax.edu/cei or call 608.785.8648.