Biography
Before becoming Icon Technologies Limited’s production manager in 2008, Howard Sawatzky worked cabinetry process engineering and production management for 7 years. Prior, he spent more than a decade at Leisure Travel Vans, starting at the company building cabinets.
“I set a goal for myself that in two years, I would run the production over there,” Sawatzky said about how he climbed the ladder at Leisure Travel Vans.
He held several positions before becoming assistant production manager. Sawatzky has his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, amongst other leadership development and management training.
At Icon, Sawatzky moves equipment, staffing and overseeing product development. He is most proud of the company’s staff and their strong work ethic.
“I just want our staff to be happy,” Sawatzky said. “Positive culture does not come by chance.”
