John Hanken, Jr.
About John Hanken, Jr.
John Hanken, Jr. is a Facilities Manager at Silk Road Medical, Inc. and a firefighter at the Apple Valley Fire Department in Minnesota. He has extensive experience in industrial and automotive maintenance, having held various technical and managerial roles throughout his career.
Title and Current Positions
John Hanken, Jr. holds the dual roles of Facilities Manager at Silk Road Medical, Inc. and Firefighter at the Apple Valley Fire Department. He balances these responsibilities in Apple Valley, Minnesota, where he contributes to both his company and community.
Education and Certification
John Hanken, Jr. studied Automotive and Diesel Repair at the Universal Technical Institute and achieved a certificate after two years, from 2007 to 2009. He also attended St. Croix Lutheran High School, where he completed his studies and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from 1994 to 1998.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Prior to his current role, John served as Facilities Manager at Cantel Medical from 2019 to 2021 in Plymouth, Minnesota. He also worked as a Technical Manager at Shutterfly, Inc. from 2017 to 2019 in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Roles in Industrial Maintenance
John Hanken, Jr.'s extensive experience in industrial maintenance includes roles such as Maintenance Supervisor at Synergy Health PLC and STERIS Corporation between 2015 and 2017. He started his career as a Field Service Director at Jesco Industrial Supplies, Inc. and later worked as a Wire EDM Field Service Technician at MC Machinery, covering the Midwest Region from 2011 to 2013.
Automotive and Technical Background
John has a well-rounded background in automotive and technical fields. He worked as a Maintenance Technician at The Specialty Manufacturing Co. in White Bear Township, MN, and as a Senior Technician at McGrath Lexus from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he held the role of Machine Customizing/Refurbishing Technician at The Frain Group from 2007 to 2008.