Brian Tribble Email & Phone Number

Brian’s successes have included: • Board of Director - Advisement• Business Turnarounds• Acquisition Evaluation• Merger Strategies• Market Knowledge• Greenfield development• Capital Projects• Lean Manufacturing Centers• Engineering• R&D• Operations• Organizational Behavior• P&L Responsibility• International contract negotiations

Liburdi Turbine Services is a 3rd party combustion turbine (aerospace and industrial power) component manufacturing and repair.Brian is responsible for the turnaround and growth of Liburdi USA. Overall responsible for P&L, HR, CAPEX, finance, operations and sales. Led the complete restructuring of the production operations which included factory layout, personnel adjustments, training and processes with an end result of significantly improved cost structure and profitability.  -Grew revenue year over year by 216% while improving profitability by 400%. -Improved shop efficiencies through production flow adjustments, implementation of lean manufacturing concepts and personnel training allowing avoidance of a head count increase by 5 persons. -Negotiated multiple sub-contractor agreements to reduce production costs by 7%. -Increased production capabilities through equipment investments and upgrades reducing labor costs by 5%. -Implemented various lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement processes saving approximately $500,000 annually. -Partnered with key outage services companies to provide bundled, turnkey offerings, marketed as a one-stop-shop resulting in an additional $2MM in revenue. -Personally led marketing and sales initiatives resulting in a significantly improved win/loss ration from 74% to 98%. -Evaluated each product line and adjusted pricing with the overall result being highly competitive yet sufficiently profitable contributing to increased top line revenue and bottom line profitability. -Negotiated and awarded several multi-million dollar Maintenance Service Agreements (MSA) with large and small US utility companies.

Piedmont, Sc

PEM is a subsidiary of BHI Energy, Inc. and performs minor and major maintenance activities in the Nuclear, Fossil, Wind and Hydro power generation facilities.

Director level position responsible for 14 seperate business operations in 8 states. Overall responsibility for support infrastructure including HR, supply chain management, information technology, training, and sales functions for the region. Provide leadership in Operations, Service Delivery, Financial Performance, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean implementation initiatives.

As the Engineering Services Manager I was responsible for Power Service engineering tasks. Basic responsibilities included providing comprehensive and timely handling of all turbine generator, boiler and auxiliary related operational and technical requirements, performance monitoring and diagnostics as well as design changes and repair solutions.As the R&D Manager I was responsible for all product development activities within the Power Service segment for the United States market working directly with European based design centers. Basic responsibilities include performing viability studies of new product concepts, monitoring emerging technologies, oversight of all research and development activities, from conception through delivery to market. Provide leadership to development teams and project managers. Product lines include steam turbines, gas turbines, electric generators, boilers, instrumentation and control, auxiliary equipment, repair capabilities and field services.

Responsible for overall plant process systems and production machines, facilities, electrical distribution, electronics repair shop, machine shop and general mechanical maintenance shop.Responsible for product manufacturing process control, including implementation of new processes. I am experienced in dealing with local union and maintaining a good working relationship with union leaders.

I held positions as Main Propulsion Technical Assistant, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Nuclear Repair Coordinator, Radiological Controls Engineer, Nuclear Repair Planner, Nuclear Systems Repair Officer, and Nuclear Quality Control Inspector. I have a thorough knowledge of the design and hands-on operation, supervision, and repair of engineering equipment including: nuclear mechanical systems, steam turbines, heat exchangers, turbine generators, pneumatic systems, main engines, reduction gears, valves, lube oil systems, pumps, distilling units, Reactor Control Systems, Reactor Safety Systems, diesel generators and electrical power generation and distribution systems.As the Main Propulsion Technical Assistant I was responsible for overall coordination and oversight of the construction and commissioning of two 550 MW propulsion and electrical power generation systems of a Nimitz class aircraft carrier. Responsibilities included initial testing of mechanical systems, operator training, initial criticality and final commissioning and licensing of the propulsion plants. I approved all pre-commissioning test procedures and provided oversight of performance of the procedures. I provided oversight of final acceptance tests for all mechanical systems. I was also responsible for schedule updates, commissioning turnover packages.As the Nuclear Systems Repair Officer I was responsible for all nuclear plant repair procedure development, welding procedures, Radiological Controls engineering and Quality Control. I was also responsible for all nuclear certified welders including training and qualification programs.As Engineering Officer of the Watch I was responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of two 550 MW nuclear propulsion and electrical distribution systems including training and certification of operators and technicians.

Mba, Business Administration/Engineering

MBA

Bs, Engineering