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Kris Girdauskas
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Tool and Die Maker Apprentice ’02
Category: Apprenticeship
Kris Girdauskas is the founder of Re-Strike Machine and Tools Inc. that provides precision-machining services to a wide range of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, construction, aerospace, machinery builders, mining, and automation. He started out working alone from a tiny shop and steadily built a successful business solely on the basis of his college education. He is now a leading name in the tool and die business, recognized for excellence. He gives back to Sheridan by providing employment and internship opportunities to students and graduates, and is a source of inspiration to them.