John Zeman

GENERAL MANAGER – ECOSHIELD BUILDING SYSTEMS, LLC

John is the General Manager of Ecoshield Building Systems, LLC, bringing with him over four decades of senior management experience and a robust track record in operational leadership, business development, and strategic planning. He has worked closely with the original patent developer of Ecoshield’s innovative building system, leading multiple construction projects—including a significant development in Africa.

Professional Summary

John is a Senior Operations Executive with a history of success in:

  • Sales and marketing

  • Startup and turnaround management

  • Business development

  • Global team building and leadership

He combines vision and spirit with full P&L responsibility, both domestically and internationally. His broad expertise spans healthcare, manufacturing, and quality control, making him a dynamic leader across multiple sectors.

Career Highlights

Eastman Kodak

  • Held global corporate-level roles in Diagnostic Radiology (a $600M business) and Laboratory Medicine

  • Orchestrated a turnaround of Kodak’s laboratory medicine division:

    • Grew revenue from $50M to $400M

    • Reversed operating losses of $137M to over $100M in profit within 3 years

Johnson & Johnson

  • Served as Vice President, Business Development for the Diagnostics Group

  • Forged a strategic partnership with Eastman Kodak, leading to J&J’s $1B acquisition of Kodak’s diagnostic business—the largest in J&J’s history at the time

Additional Achievements

  • Managed global business units with revenues ranging from $30M to over $500M

  • Rebuilt R&D and service operations across multiple sectors

  • Formed a $1B virtual alliance, integrating R&D, product development, and market strategy

  • Drove 501(c)(3) programme success through Project HOPE and Easter Seals, delivering 25,000+ services to 6,000+ individuals

  • Led startups and turnarounds in green, panelised construction manufacturing within the steel/foam industry

  • Founded MEDxAssociates, a successful consulting firm servicing the medical, chemical, and industrial markets for over 15 years

  • Clients include: Abogen, PerSimio, Biomerica, Coors, CRA, VitaDx, Axiom, and others

Expertise and Specialisations

  • Business development and strategic planning

  • Healthcare and manufacturing operations

  • Scientific and technical market adaptation

  • Quality control: Designed and implemented Deming Total Quality Control (TQM) system for a major Kodak division

  • Academic contribution: Former Professor at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver Graduate School, teaching strategy, business vision, and mission

John is trained in the Deming Method and regularly conducts executive seminars on the 14 Points of TQM.

Education & Military Service

  • MS, University of Notre Dame

  • BS, St. Peter’s College

  • Former Captain, United States Army

Personal Background

Originally from Ridgefield, New Jersey, John now resides in Texas, where he continues to apply his extensive leadership experience to innovation in green construction through Ecoshield and related ventures.