Growing manufacturing businesses is my passion, especially small to mid-market and family or private equity owned. It all started with a multi-generational, family manufacturing business created by my great grandfather in 1928. I am a disciplined and collaborative strategic thinker who wins through go to market strategies to gain market share and to support the relentless pursuit for growth. My strengths include: - Strategy, Planning, Collaboration & Execution - Revenue Acceleration & Value Creation- Branding & Marketing- Revenue & Profit Turnaround & Transformation- Organizational Optimization through EQ & Situational Leadership- Culture Transformation- Prioritizing Transparency and Pragmatism Markets served: Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Agriculture, Defense, Heavy Transport, Industrial Gas Turbine, Industrial Power, Lawn & Garden, Locomotive, Medical, Power Recreation / Sports. Extensive Manufacturing Knowledge in additive manufacturing, automation and integration, castings, chemical processing, coatings, complex machining, destructive / product testing, electro-mechanical components, forgings, forming, fabrication, heat treating, hot forming, kitting/assembly, non-destructive testing, raw materials (ferrous and non-ferrous like titanium/aluminum/nickel), robotics, sheet metal, stampings, water jet/laser cut.Demonstrated ability to facilitate change in fast pace, high growth and multiple plant locations. Successful in implementing “Operational Excellence”, “Six Sigma”, and " Kaizen" processes. Mechanical Engineer with Executive MBA.DM me to see how we can solve challenges and grow businesses together.Brian