Jon-Michael Kasten — Mentor profile, Title: CEO, Company: VisionSafe, Industry: Aerospace | Manufacturing | Private Equity, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

I currently lead VisionSafe, a portfolio company of Stephen's Group, in our goal of making air travel more safe. My primary roles include setting the strategic plan, leading and mentoring the team and championing growth initiatives.

Company Description

VisionSafe is the proven aerospace safety company behind EVAS®, the industry-standard cockpit smoke visibility system used across commercial, cargo, business, military, and government fleets worldwide.

Employment History

CEO - Intec
Director of Strategy - Crane Aerospace
VP Sales & Marketing - AvtechTyee, TransDigm
General Manager - Pacific Propeller
Various Sales, Manufacturing and Engineering roles - AvtechTyee

Education

MBA - Seattle University
BS Mechanical Engineering - Cal Poly, SLO

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I am excited to both help and learn from students in the mentor program. I bring a wide array of experiences spanning engineering, manufacturing, finance, sales and general leadership. I hope to evolve the mentorship program to your goals.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Building technical or subject matter expertise (hard skills)
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Helping entrepreneurial students define a business or product and business plan
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual) - Eastside or Near Campus