People of Tengam

Wm. Roger McPherson

1946 – 2022

Roger McPherson founded Tengam in 1972, after developing and engineering a convergence-ring magnet for the television industry. It was molded along with a part produced by McPherson Plastics, a family-run plastics business. Roger improved the manufacturing process and met the challenge of producing an industry first: injection-molded magnets. This leading innovation had a strong impact in the marketplace and the magnet industry. Roger was quick to start developing better ways to produce parts using complex materials and innovative molding process techniques. For over 40 years, Roger continued to expand and improve upon his original manufacturing advancements and watched over Tengam’s steady growth.

Mark W. McPherson

President

Mark is a third-generation family business owner/operator who, as a child, watched an industry develop and has now been directly involved in it for 30+ years. He is involved in day-to-day operations including: advanced engineering projects; magnet, magnetizing, and magnetizer design; magnetic compound formulation; injection molds and molding for soft and hard magnetic compounds, powdered metals, base polymers and engineered thermoplastics; injection-mold tooling and assembly design; automation concepts and planning; equipment sourcing and planning; quality control and implementation of ISO 9001 and TS 16949; sales and marketing; finance; human resources; business management and planning; construction planning and coordination; and will also take out garbage or mow the lawn when needed. Mark attended KVCC for general education, Western Michigan University for Music Education and Business Management, and Davenport College for Business Management. He is a Christian, father, son, and employer who loves God, his family and his employees. He strives for excellence in the workplace, uses innovation in product concepts and production design, and is passionate about customer satisfaction.  When not at Tengam he can be found on one of his bicycles or at his mother’s restaurant, Maude’s Taphouse and Liquid Note, where he acts as the general manager, craft beer guru, booking agent, and house drummer.

“Never mind what the past has delivered to you but do remember what it has taught you. So be passionate about your forward-moving life, trust in your beliefs and in yourself, all while recognizing that you will never be able to do what your heart does not feel and what your mind did not imagine.”

Stacey Furgason

Controller & Human Resources Administrator

Since 2008, Stacey has helped ensure that Tengam’s daily business operations run smoothly. In addition to her controller and human-resources responsibilities, she excels as the company therapist and official shoe consultant. Stacey is a CPA and holds an MBA from Western Michigan University.  When not at work, she is busy mom and is an avid cyclist.

Andrew Hirzel

Senior Engineer

Andy is deeply involved in magnet FEA design, testing, manufacturing processing, quality control, and magnetization.  Applications he has successfully undertaken have ranged from single-particle magnetization analysis to 500 kW 1000 Hz synchronous motors. His theoretical understanding (Maxwell’s equations, anyone?) combined with practical factory experience provide a great fit for Tengam’s team. You will find that every subject related to magnetics is interesting to Andy, no matter the detail.

Andy graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s in industrial & operational engineering: a background that, like most magnet people, was not specifically in the field. He has wide-ranging experience in manufacturing, but after he drifted over to the domain of magnetics, he has never quite broken free of that fundamental attractive force.

When not looking for magnet flux, Andy stays plenty busy with his wife and daughters.  Andy is also prone to running nearly any distance, with any fellow runner. Stop by with your running shoes on, anytime.

Anthony Carman

Engineering Director, Pump Division

After 36 years in the automotive industry at major corporations, Anthony joined Tengam Engineering in 2018 with the mission of creating a class leading, robust, high performance high efficiency BLDC thermal management pump from scratch.  The Tengam pump family is the culmination of the effort.

Anthony received his BSME from Kettering University in 1986 and MBA from Oakland University in 1989.  In total he has over 42 years experience in the automotive industry, starting his career at the General Motors Pontiac Fiero Assembly Plant.

Throughout his career, he has held various positions in Application Engineering, Program Management and Engineering Management. He is the holder of 9 patents, has presented multiple times at international automotive conferences and speaks fluent German as he has lived and worked in Germany for eight years.  For the last 17 years, the design and manufacture of BLDC thermal management pumps has been the central focus of his work.

His extensive international experience in the automotive industry gives him a broad understanding of the mechanics within this environment. Anthony’s experience and expertise in the automotive field has enabled him to produce consistent international results and operational excellence.

In his free time Anthony enjoys the outdoors, all types of skiing, cross-fit training along with being an automotive repair and hot-rod enthusiast.

Greg Johnson

Product Design Manager

Greg joined Tengam in October of 2011 and leads Product Design. He is responsible for creating and maintaining adherence to manufacturing and production standards, feasibility of customer requests, and providing direction and verification through proactive lines of communication between the customer and the Tengam team. Greg has over 20 years of extensive experience in product development and manufacturing processes, from concept through production.

Greg’s scope of experience is founded on high integrity and a B.S. Engineering degree with emphasis in plastics processing. His experience is further highlighted by leading product design, project management, employee development, quality systems, implementing standards, specification of fabrication, and product launch with a passion and commitment to meet the needs of the customer.

Outside of work, Greg enjoys family time with his wife and five kids, time with friends, golfing, and woodworking.

“Today’s accomplishments lead to tomorrow’s success.”

Paula Ramey

Quality Manager

Paula is responsible for management and oversight of Tengam’s Quality Control Department. Her career began 30 years ago as she began working in plastic injection molding and manufacturing. She has worked in all aspects of the business as an operator, quality inspector, CMM operator layout technician, quality supervisor and quality manager. Paula and her husband have two sons. She enjoys spending time with family, bowling, camping, and the great outdoors.

Mark Morey

Purchasing

Mark has been with Tengam Engineering Inc. since January 2011. In addition to his purchasing duties, Morey is also responsible for inventory management and production/material forecasting. Mark is a father of two and he absolutely loves spending as much free time with them as possible.

Seth McPherson

Lead Supervisor

Seth has been actively working at Tengam since 2021. He is Mark’s second son and a fourth-generation employee. His hands-on approach is exactly what was needed on the production floor along with his positive attitude and friendly approach with everyone he works with.