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Leadership Team

Experts in Composite Manufacturing & Engineering

At CUG, we take pride in our strong leadership and extensive experience in the composite manufacturing industry, which allows us to provide unparalleled service to our customers. Our leadership team is composed of seasoned professionals with a diverse range of skills, ensuring that we can effectively deliver on the unique specifications of your project. 

Steve Ruege, co-founder, President and CEO of Composites Universal Group.
Steve Ruege
President & CEO
Under Steve's dynamic leadership, Composites Universal Group has earned a distinguished reputation for consistently delivering top-quality products on schedule and meeting the most stringent quality requirements. His unwavering commitment to excellence has set a high standard within the industry and solidified our position as a trusted partner to our clients.
Composites Universal Group's Director of Operations, Chris Snook
Chris Snook
Director of Operations
As our Director of Operations, Chris brings 27 years of composite manufacturing experience to the table. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Chris is an expert in composite tooling, part fabrication, and assembly. Since becoming the Director of Operations in 2013, he has overseen all manufacturing departments and business operations, ensuring seamless execution and delivery.
Mitch Gatzke, Program Manager for Composites Universal Group in St. Helens, Oregon.
Mitch Gatzke
Program Manager
With his extensive project management and estimating experience, Mitch serves as the primary point of contact for our customers during R&D and project development phases. His close collaboration with the manufacturing team guarantees that projects are completed on time and within budget.

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With 25+ years experience in composites manufacturing, composite engineering, custom tooling and prototyping, Composites Universal Group can accomodate your small-to-large scale project needs.