Robert Skeers

Director, Manufacturing Operations and Materials

Robert R. Skeers joined Clipper Windpower in February of 2006 and assumed responsibility for the implementation of all production planning and inventory control systems and processes.  This included transition from Excel spreadsheets to MAS500, and from MAS500 to SAP fully integrated ERP systems.

Mr. Skeers’ 25 years of heavy industry experience includes machining, fabrication, discrete and repetitive assembly, with companies such as John Deere, Raytheon, and Terex.  Mr. Skeers has held leadership positions in such functional areas as master planning, forecast and budgeting, inventory control, capacity management, and shop floor execution.

Mr. Skeers received his BA from the University of Northern Iowa, and his MS from Troy University.  He has been certified by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and has taught classes on occasion.

Matt Shaffer

Corporate Controller

Matt Shaffer joined Clipper Windpower in January 2007 as the Plant Controller for the Cedar Rapids operations and has since transitioned to the Corporate Controller role for the company.  Matt came to Clipper from PMX Industries in Cedar Rapids where he was the Accounting Manager for that large non-ferrous metal foundry and rolling mill operation.

Matt received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.  Matt has previously attained both CPA and CMA certificates.  Matt’s favorite activities outside of work are spending time with family, running and enjoying time outdoors.

Jeff Evans

Manager - Engineering, Quality,

Environment Compliance

Jeff Evans joined Clipper Windpower in September of 2016 as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. His primary responsibility was the documentation and implementation of processes and procedures for the newly launched Generator Repair Center program. In September of 2019 he accepted the position of Manager of Engineering, Quality and Environmental Compliance.

Mr. Evans has over 25 years of product design, manufacturing engineering and technical management experience with companies such as Goss Graphics Systems, Kwik-Way Manufacturing and Marion Process Solutions. He possesses strong technical skills in mechanical systems design, manufacturing techniques and mechanical power transmission systems.

Mr. Evans received his Associate of Applied Science degree from Kirkwood Community College and then his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering  from the University of Iowa.