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Greater Atlanta Area

Habasit is the worldwide leader in the light weight belting industry. As a market leader, Habasit has developed a broad range of superior products and services as well as a deep knowledge base serving key market segment such as, material handling, package handling, baggage handling, bakery, dry food, wet food, automotive, printing and paper, fitness, wood, postal and fitness. A total customer-driven approach makes Habasit the leading provider of high-quality power transmission and conveying solutions.

Portland, Oregon

WARN has a long history of bringing innovative products to market as well as a solid reputation as the industry leader.When the 2008 recession hit, we were determined to deliver our promised business plan goals. We had to modify our methodology and accelerate our new product introduction pipeline.The entire team collaborated/re-ignited an entrepreneurial spirit, critical to our new product idea generation process. “Draining the Swamp” of stalled “Just what the Customer Needs” ideas was our first step. We plumbed the ideas that lacked momentum, but refused to die! Each was given its day in court and we moved forward with a few, while others were “laid to rest”. Step two: A “Wouldn’t it be COOL if…”process was created! Attendees completed the sentence with product/service ideas. The energy was amazing!!!! Colleagues begged to attend the meetings, stopping me in the hall with “Hey Bob! Wouldn’t it be COOL if…” and pitching ideas with enthusiasm. Talk about empowerment! A small nuance was then added: “There are no BAD ideas”. Some ideas that initially appeared as dead ends became starting points for the next GREAT idea. We filtered this new pipeline and found a few “diamonds”. By 2010 we delivered record sales/profits. Our pipeline quickly filled because our idea generation was strong! I look back with pride at the entire WARN team, our working relationship and the leadership of John McCalla, WARN’s President. John is far wiser than his years, in allowing us the freedom to pursue the nuances necessary for success.Two personal experiences I remember to this day: During a high profile event:Customer -What the heck is going on at WARN?WARN -What do you mean?Customer -In the last few months things have exploded, in a good way!WARN -You haven’t seen anything yet!While I was stranded on the roadside, I noticed that the flatbed truck towing my car was equipped with a WARN product formerly trapped “in the swamp”!It does not get any better than that!

Colmar, France

Provided senior management leadership and customer contact for the European Automotive business unit, as part of a global automotive management team. Developed and executed the European automotive strategy and operating plan, enabling the European portion of the business unit to become profitable.

Colmar, France

Integrated European legal entities into a global business structure and developed the strategic direction for the transformation of the European business model

DIRECTOR AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (1999-2000):Established, staffed and led a professional program management department responsible for launching new programs for the major automotive OEM's and Tier 1 suppliers. Implemented a "Stage Gate" review process in the automotive business unit with monthly senior management review of major projects to ensure issues were dealt with quickly and effectively.DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - ASIA (1998-1999):Directed the review and development of key elements of Asian strategy to establish the foundation for future growth.DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT TIMKEN OF BRAZIL (1996-1998):Full business unit operational and P&L responsibility, including sales, engineering, quality, manufacturing and distribution. PLANT MANAGER - ALTAVISTA BEARING PLANT (1994-1996):Managed plant operations while doubling the size of the facility and launching the most significant new product development in the history of the company's automotive businessPROJECT MANAGER BUSINESS PROCESSES 21ST CENTURY BEARING BUSINESS (1992-1994):Responsible for delivering radical new systems for a for the design/manufacturing/delivery or Tapered Roller Bearing in a new business model. At the time this was known as the "21st Century Bearing Business"

Education record

Exec Education

Executive Education - Advanced Management Program

Mba, Masters Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi - The Engineer Honor Society (www.tbp.org) Eta Kappa Nu -The Honor Society for IEEEFull Academic.

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Eta Kapp Nu - Engineering Society Tau Beta Pi - Electrical Engineering SocietyGraduated with Honors