President and CEO

Jon is a long-time brand-builder and consumer products developer, with a passion for making products that people love to use! In more than twenty years with UGS, Jon has been able to gain hands-on experience with every facet our our sourcing process, and as CEO since 2022, he has worked to steer a course for the next 40 years of growth and service to our sourcing and retail customers. Prior to becoming CEO of UGS, Jon was VP of Little Griddle products, a premium grill-top cookware brand owned by UGS, and a co-founder of The BTW Co.

Jon obtained his International Relations degree from James Madison College at Michigan State University. Prior to joining UGS, he worked in the WorldTrade Management Services practice of a Big Four accounting firm, and in the brokerage department of one of the largest global freight forwarders.

Executive Vice President, Consumer and Industrial Products

Roger manages key accounts and develops new programs and products for both current and prospective customers. Key areas of Roger's expertise include aftermarket automotive parts, hosuehold goods, camping accessories, cut & sew, flooring, pet products and sporting goods.

Roger joined UGS in 1993 as Operations Manager. He has had experience both in Operations as well as Sales/Client Management. Previous assignments included establishing UGS’ Shanghai Branch Office in 2007 as well as establishment of the Wood Floor and Sporting Goods product categories. Roger has extensive overseas experience working with key suppliers for price negotiations and project management as well as serving in a variety of Operational areas within UGS. Roger has a B.S. in Finance from Wayne State University.

General Manager, UGS Shanghai

As the manager for UGS Shanghai for ten years, Dennis is a key connection between our customers and UGS suppliers throughout Southeast Asia. A native of Taiwan, Mr. Chun immigrated to England in 2001 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Manchester, U.K. Subsequently, he worked in Toronto and in the U.K. as general manager of a retail business, gaining extensive pricing negotiation experience in the process.

After returning to Hong Kong, Dennis served as an engineer and quality control manager for a plastics manufacturer and as a supply chain manager for several trading companies. His background and production experience enhance UGS access to engineering and sourcing resources in both our commercial / industrial and retail market sectors.

Senior Manager, Engineering and Quality

Rick joined UGS in 2007 after more than twenty-five years in quality control for the automotive, plastics injection and measurement industries. Rick is a recognized technical expert in quality, having successively run an inspection lab, consulted on ISO and TS certifications, and directed program launches as a senior corporate quality engineer and advanced quality engineer.

Rick also has a comprehensive background in global supplier development, having worked with manufacturing suppliers from Europe, China, Mexico and throughout Southeast Asia.