BAINBRIDGE – Michael Horoszewski took over as CEO of Upturn Industries after purchasing the company on May 14.

Horoszewski began work at the company in 1996 as a second shift lathe operator and basic programmer following a six-year stint in the Army.

“This has been a goal of mine for quite a while,” said Horoszewski, who added his dedication and ability to learn helped him move up through the ranks of the company. “I started out on second shift then I just started learning all the equipment ... before I knew it, I was team leader and I just kept moving up and moving up.”

Horoszewski became floor supervisor in 2002 and plant manager in 2005 before purchasing the company last week.