Gemini Group Leadership & Management

Lynette Drake

President and Chair of the Board of Directors

Lynette Drake is President and Chair of the Board of Directors of Gemini Group, Inc., responsible for the leadership of the Board and the oversight of all executive-level decisions at the company.

She is a second generation owner of Gemini Group — for decades a family-owned business located in Huron County, Michigan — and started full time with Gemini and its subsidiaries in 1999. Lynette has served on Gemini’s Board since 2006, was appointed Chair in 2010 and President in 2011.

In addition to her responsibilities at Gemini Group, Lynette also chairs the Board of Directors of Northstar Financial Group and sits on the boards of Mainstreet Community Bank and West Michigan Community Bank. She is also a board member of the Huron County Community Foundation and Vice Chair of the Huron County Economic Development Committee.

Lynette holds a Bachelor of Science from Madonna University. She is a member of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly, Mich., and volunteers at various local charity and school functions.

Anthony A. Trecapelli

Chief Executive Officer

Anthony A. Trecapelli is CEO of Gemini Group responsible for overseeing all operations for the company’s 18 locations and 1,400 employees. 

He has over 30 years of professional experience and been with Gemini since 2013. Anthony serves on the Ferris State Manufacturing Engineering Advisory Board and the GLBMA Board at Saginaw Valley State.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix as well as a Master of Science in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University and a Certificate in Lean Flexible Manufacturing Systems.

He is a member of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association and has volunteered with the Society of Automotive Engineers Wheels in Motion, Rochester Community Schools, Oakland Township Fire & Rescue, and more.

Brady Schlesener

Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Brady Schlesener is Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Gemini Group. He is responsible for overseeing all commercial activities for the company’s 18 locations with $300 million in annual revenue.

He has over 23 years of professional experience in the automotive industry and has been with Gemini since 2007. Additionally, he serves on the Manufacturing Technology Mutual Insurance Company Board.

Schlesener holds a Bachelor of Arts, Finance and Marketing, from Cedarville University as well as a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University.

He is a member of various professional organizations including Motors & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), Aluminum Extrusion Council (AEC), and the Forging Industry Association (FIA). Additionally, he volunteers with the High School Youth Ministry at Highland Park Baptist Church and the Seaholm Football Booster Club.

Ken Spitler

Group Plant Manager, Automotive Interior Trim

Ken Spitler is Group Plant Manager of our interior trim companies in Ubly, MI and Muscle Shoals, AL.

He’s an experienced manufacturing leader with over 25 years in the automotive industry, specializing in interior trim and plastics.

Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Plastic Engineering from Ferris State University and has extensive training in continuous improvement strategies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

Scott Essenmacher

Chief Human Resources Officer

Scott Essenmacher is Chief Human Resources Officer at Gemini Group, where he leads the company’s talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development efforts.

Scott joined Gemini Group in 1990 and has over 30 years of experience in human resources. He has been instrumental in guiding the company’s HR operations through periods of growth, leadership transitions, and organizational change.

In addition to his role at Gemini, Scott serves on the executive leadership team at Northstar Financial Group and is a member of the Michigan Bankers Association Human Resources Committee, offering cross-industry expertise in HR strategy and compliance.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Saginaw Valley State University. He has served on the Board of Directors for Michigan Technology Mutual Insurance Company and the Huron County Economic Development Corporation Committee.

A strong supporter of community involvement, Scott has volunteered for many years as a coordinator and coach for local youth sports programs.

Bob Anderson

General Counsel

Bob Anderson serves as General Counsel for Gemini Group, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing all corporate legal matters across the organization.

Bob brings 38 years of legal experience to the role and joined Gemini Group in April 2022. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, and the Association for Corporate Counsel.

Bob earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 1982 and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University in 1985.

He has been recognized as an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction for legal skill and ethics, and was named a Top Corporate Lawyer by Dbusiness magazine.

Bob is actively involved in his community through the Phi Gamma Delta fraternal organization and Clarkston Community Church.

Chris Fluegge

Chief Information Officer

Chris Fluegge serves as Chief Information Officer for Gemini Group, where he leads the company’s information systems, cybersecurity strategy, infrastructure management, application development, and helpdesk operations.

Chris brings over 35 years of experience in technology and leadership, including nine years with the United States Air Force specializing in information warfare, twelve years in IT consulting, and more than a decade at Gemini Group. He joined the company in 2012 and was appointed CIO after managing several key IT departments.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in IT Management. Chris also holds multiple industry certifications in network design, cybersecurity, and server administration.

Chris is an active member of several professional organizations, including the FBI-affiliated InfraGard, ISC2, Gartner CIO Communities, CxO Forum, and CompTIA. He also serves on the Nutanix Technical Advisory Board.

Outside of work, Chris volunteers extensively in his community. He is a board member, trustee, and elder at his local church, serves as treasurer for a county organization, and sits on the City of Bad Axe Planning Committee.

Lindsay Fry

Group Plant Manager, Two-Shot Injection Molding and Technical Blow Molding

Lindsay Fry is Plant Manager of our two-shot injection molding facility in Bad Axe, MI and our technical blow molding facility in Ubly, MI.

She has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, including roles in engineering, maintenance, production, and quality. Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Manufacturing and Innovation from Michigan State University.

She is also a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Red X Journeyman.

Gregg Kranz

Group Plant Manager, Profile Extrusion & Co-Extrusion

Gregg Kranz is Plant Manager of our profile extrusion facility in Ubly, MI and oversees our entire Profile Extrusion division consisting of four locations.

He has over 30 years of manufacturing experience and has been with the company for over two decades.

Gregg received an Associate’s degree from ITT Technical Institute and has training in LEAN, Kaizen, 6S and various other manufacturing certifications.

Jaime Bermudez

Plant Manager, Profile Extrusion & Co-Extrusion

Jaime Bermudez is Plant Manager of our profile extrusion facility in El Paso, TX.

He has over 30 years’ experience in plastics manufacturing including 15 years in management roles, and has been with the company for over 30 years.

He is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP). He also has special training and experience in blow molding and injection molding.

Mauricio Garcia

Plant Manager, Profile Extrusion & Co-Extrusion

Mauricio Garcia is Plant Manager of our profile extrusion facility in Saltillo, Mexico.

He has over 20 years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing industry, including roles in plant and operations management, quality management, engineering, and manufacturing management.

Mauricio has an advanced education in engineering and has achieved his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Jeff Weitenberner

Group Plant Manager, Aluminum Extrusion Tooling

Jeff Weitenberner is Plant Manager of our aluminum extrusion tooling facility in Bad Axe and oversees our entire Aluminum Extrusion Tooling division consisting of three locations.

He has over 25 years of aluminum extrusion tooling experience including die design, sales, and plant management, and has been with the company for over 15 years. Jeff holds various certificates in Lean Enterprise from the University of Wisconsin and was a past committee member on the Extrusion Technology (ET) committee for the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC).

He is currently the Commissioner and New Building Coordinator for the Huron County Hockey Association.

Dave Jimpkoski

Group Plant Manager, Forge Tooling

Dave Jimpkoski is Plant Manager of our forge tooling and precision toolholder facilities in Bad Axe, MI and oversees our entire Forge Tooling division.

Since 2012, he has served in engineering, production management, and operations management roles across our forge tooling and aluminum extrusion tooling divisions.

Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Ferris State University where he currently serves as an Advisory Board Member. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Michigan.

Jim Jurgess

Plant Manager, Aluminum Extrusion Tooling

Jim Jurgess is Plant Manager of our aluminum extrusion tooling facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

He has been with the company for 24 years in capacities including Die Design Supervisor, Technical Sales Manager, and Plant Manager.

Gary Morucci

Plant Manager, Aluminum Extrusion Tooling

Gary Morucci is Plant Manager of our aluminum extrusion tooling facility in Youngstown, Ohio.

He has been with the facility for 38 years in capacities including Sales and Service, Operations Manager, and Plant Manager.

Gary is also head of the Holy Family Pastoral Care Hospital Visitation program in his community.

Michael Greenhill

Plant Manager, Aluminum Die Cast Tooling

Michael Greenhill is Plant Manager of our two aluminum die cast tooling facilities in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Since 1997, Michael has been dedicated to the manufacturing of aluminum die cast dies and joined the company in 2009.

Michael holds an Associate’s degree in Science & Engineering from Northwest Shoals Community College and studied Chemical Engineering at Auburn University.

Jahn Fennessy

Finance Director

Jahn Fennessy is the Finance Director at Gemini Group, responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, planning, and reporting.

Jahn has over 16 years of experience in accounting and finance, including roles in public accounting, internal audit, and corporate finance. He joined Gemini Group in September 2014 as Corporate Controller and was promoted to Finance Director in August 2024.

Prior to Gemini, Jahn worked at public accounting firms where he audited both privately and publicly held companies across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, financial services, insurance, and nonprofits. He also spent two years in internal audit at a privately held manufacturing company.

Jahn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (2007) and a Master of Science in Accounting (2009), both from Grand Valley State University.

He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Outside of work, Jahn volunteers with community youth sports programs and supports his local public school system.