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Commerce City, Co

Sutrak is a US based company of highly skilled employees focused on delivering the next generation HVAC systems for transit vehicles. We are finding new a novel ways to conserve energy, reduce weight, and improve the material and ecological footprints of systems that provide passenger comfort in all climates - hot or cold! Our current speciality is in delivering a symbiotic relationship with electric vehicle manufacturers to provide a superior passenger experience while maximizing the range, utility, and usage of the vehicle. Currently lead the Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams in their quest for excellence while embodying the latest in Lean, JIT, and Quality practices.

Providing consulting services on a wide range of manufacturing, operations, and technology issues including Lean manufacturing initiatives, automated workflows, definition of MVP product requirements, product visions and strategies, and market sizing.

Longmont, Co

Circle Graphics is the world's largest producer of large-format digital graphics with 400,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities housing over 88 grand format printers, custom automated finishing equipment, and coating capabilities to produce printed recyclable materials up to 16 ft wide.

Greater Memphis Area

Mimeo is a digital content distribution, logistics, and print-on-demand manufacturing company. As the Vice President and General Manager of the Integrated Solutions Division, I managed the division's P&L including all aspects of product vision and product definition, market positioning, industry trends, product marketing, product management, business development, revenue generation, and cost management for a product line comprised of SaaS services and physical products. Operations were global in scope with production and customer centers in the US, UK, and Germany. Served on the Executive Team.

Greater Memphis Area

As Vice President of the Technology Division, I provided the leadership for factory automation software development, industrial engineering, quality, ERP/MRP, and manufacturing engineering teams.Assignments included frequent collaboration with customers and stakeholders to translate needs, market analysis, competitive analysis, and regulatory environment factors into actionable strategies and tactics.

Carlstadt, Nj

Pantone is best known for its Matching System, which is a proprietary color space used to define corporate brands and product identities . As Chief Technical Officer, I developed, implemented, and managed all facets of the company’s strategy for products and technology including mobile software development and R&D for product lines used in the management and depiction of digital and printed imagery. Conducted product research and technology investigations to further understand the competitive profile for the segment worldwide and opportunities for growth. Directly supervised an eight-member research and product management team.

Rochester, New York Area

Spearheaded strategic and product planning for $48M of R&D spend for a $450M software division of Xerox providing products for digital image processing, digital image manipulation, and digital imaging workflows. Responsibilities included strategic roadmaps and business plans, market intelligence gathering, ownership of product managers and subject matter experts, and alignment of the division portfolio with global sales and marketing teams. Position was also accountable to: evangelize for the product by presenting to customers and users groups and seling the product internally though competing my product line and product roadmap against other divisions for my share of the corporate R&D budget.Participated in winning large deals and representing the product line at trade shows while providing sales training and tools and generating internal and external enthusiasm for the product.

United States

First-ever General Manager for a new Xerox product line of high-technology / high- value, image processing and printing systems and solutions comprised of hardware, software, and services. Team included sales, marketing, technical support, and customer support operations.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Co-op Work Study Program, Lambda Chi AlphaBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Executive Development Program

Executive Program