A boutique aerospace engineering design firm specializing in shape-adaptive, morphing wing technology and design of flexible yet strong devices. From morphing wings that improve aerodynamics to automotive wipers for high curvature glass, these extraordinary engineers solve the impossible. Most recently, three COVID related reverse isolation personal protective products are in FDA approval process.

General and Operations Manager of an advanced composite manufacturer for parts into automotive, aerospace, motorsports, defense and other markets. Responsible for engineering, new product development. process development, quality, and on-time delivery. Achieved compliance and certification to ISO/AS9100 Rev D with no minor non-conformances. Proud of the entire team's effort to successfully break into new markets with new products and processes.

AvL Tech is the world's largest maker of mobile satellite antenna systems for homeland security, military, disaster response and news agencies, and even NASCAR and the ESPN football bus. Through continuous innovation, we consistently exceed expectations in cost and lead time for custom high surface accuracy parts for our customers. We are consistently less than 0.010" on average when comparing 5000 parts to the perfect 3D model, in some cases 0.002". I'm proud to be leading a team of 30 composite, finishing and paint professionals in the producing parts from mundane to complex carbon fiber assemblies. Responsible for operations, process development and mold design, fixtures, etc. Basically the conversion of 3D models to defect free composite products.

Commercialization of VC funded spin-out technology from NC State college of textiles. Application of 3D weaving to composites processing. Became a high profile advocate for cleaner vacuum infusion closed molding processing. Converted company's manufacturing processes by rolling up my sleeves and helping them infuse parts, including boat hulls from 20 feet to 70 feet. Keynote speaker JEC-Paris, Published, Patents, SBIRs, strategic planning, sales management, product development, marketing & trade shows.

Tier 1 automotive supplier DC motors and HVAC actuators. Helped lead growth from $2 million to over $30 million by delivering superior platform engineering and plant level support. Guided product development, secured next generation sole source contract. Required expertise in injection molding, electro-mechanical design, potentiometer and encoder positioning. Established local support office in Ypsilanti MI, promoted and relocated to headquarters in Cary, NC. Hired and trained account managers and first response team.

Tier 2 Automotive OEM DC motors. Company name Eaton Technologies, later purchased by BTR and consolidated into the FASCO group. Identified product format synergies in emerging market of ABS motors leading to a new division. Primary focus was ITT Automotive and Chrysler seating systems. Memory seats using potentiometers and encoders.

Pre-internet datacom/telecom OEM. Missionary sale of new compression technologies. Salesman of the year award for 5 consecutive years. Multiple direct reports, Established office in NYC. Secured company's largest accounts.

Compiled and submitted engineering safety testing reports to Body Safety Office. Dashboard impact, windshield intrusion.