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United States

Composite materials engineering: Commercial aerospaceAssist FAA in composite materials education as a consultant, member of steering committees, curriculum developer and on-line instructor - Wichita State University. Classroom instructor - University of Washington (Seattle, WA)Seminar facilitator - Various locationsBusiness topicsOn-line instructor and course developer in various business topics, including graduate and undergraduate collegiate level (Los Angeles Pacific… Show more Composite materials engineering: Commercial aerospaceAssist FAA in composite materials education as a consultant, member of steering committees, curriculum developer and on-line instructor - Wichita State University. Classroom instructor - University of Washington (Seattle, WA)Seminar facilitator - Various locationsBusiness topicsOn-line instructor and course developer in various business topics, including graduate and undergraduate collegiate level (Los Angeles Pacific University/Azusa Pacific University, University of the People) Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Overall direction of Sales and Marketing activities and personnel at Heatcon Composite Systems, Inc. Currently serving in this position under as a subcontractor while assisting Heatcon in the transition to finding and transitioning to a new Director of Sales.

Provide support to FAA safety management and education initiatives, with a focus on composite materials and certification. Online instructor.

Managed, in conjunction with the FAA and other industry partners, the process of achieving the first industry standard for a class focused on safety issues regarding composite materials technology and its usage in commercial transports.Utilized expertise in composites’ technology and regulations in a variety of strategic initiatives for the FAA and industry through the Composite Material Handbook development (CMH-17) and the Commercial Aircraft Composites Repair Committee (CACRC)… Show more Managed, in conjunction with the FAA and other industry partners, the process of achieving the first industry standard for a class focused on safety issues regarding composite materials technology and its usage in commercial transports.Utilized expertise in composites’ technology and regulations in a variety of strategic initiatives for the FAA and industry through the Composite Material Handbook development (CMH-17) and the Commercial Aircraft Composites Repair Committee (CACRC) organizationsOrganized, managed and conducted workshops involving global businesses, including Boeing, Airbus, Maintenance and Repair Overhaul organizations (MROs), regulatory and academic organizationsMade presentations to aerospace industry, regulatory representatives, academia and FAA executives – teaching and managing education process for FAA Aircraft Safety Inspectors (3000 employees)Provided strategies for FAA with regard to long-term planning in the education of Aviation Safety Inspectors and Airworthiness Certification engineers regarding composite materials. Show less

As CEO and general manager, re-organized design and manufacturing business, increasing sales by 300% in three years while dramatically increasing profitability (493 employees at peak). Growth was a result of developing a strategic plan for diversifying product line (1993 – 1998), establishing intellectual property protection, and implementation.Re-positioned product line to emphasize service and innovation. Business, as re-defined, emphasized two products: high volume production, with… Show more As CEO and general manager, re-organized design and manufacturing business, increasing sales by 300% in three years while dramatically increasing profitability (493 employees at peak). Growth was a result of developing a strategic plan for diversifying product line (1993 – 1998), establishing intellectual property protection, and implementation.Re-positioned product line to emphasize service and innovation. Business, as re-defined, emphasized two products: high volume production, with little engineering content after startup, and custom products which focused on low volume production and high engineering content.Implemented Lean Manufacturing principals. Implementation on a specific new product line, which achieved $25 million in profitable sales the first year of operation (1999). Innovative product development featured in USA Today (Money section), and in Wall Street JournalManagement team established Heath Tecna as ‘World Class’. Received customer awards, including top Boeing category (Q100 quality award, 1999), and Fairchild Dornier (best supplier/most improved supplier, 2002).Facilitated sale of business. Developed prospectus, made presentations to potential investors, and provided input to negotiation team. Business sold for EBITDA multiple in excess of 10.MANAGER OF MARKETING, CONTRACTS, AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (1993-1996)Organized and lead international sales teams. Managed all administrative functions in support of new business startup, which required development of cost estimation, change management, pricing, and contracts administration procedures. Active role in negotiations.Refined company ‘scorecard’ to monitor business plan implementation. Benchmarks included finance, customer satisfaction, quality, employee turnover measures. Show less

MANAGER OF STRATEGIC MARKETING AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT (1991-1993)Utilizing team consensus process at worldwide sites, conducted strategic planning process resulting in Business Plan for parent corporation (Ciba Geigy). Personally received award for “Team Leadership in Action” from Ciba Geigy for successful efforts.Negotiated joint venture between Airbus and parent corporation (Ciba-Geigy) which became the business unit Dasell in Hamburg, Germany. FINANCE MANAGER… Show more MANAGER OF STRATEGIC MARKETING AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT (1991-1993)Utilizing team consensus process at worldwide sites, conducted strategic planning process resulting in Business Plan for parent corporation (Ciba Geigy). Personally received award for “Team Leadership in Action” from Ciba Geigy for successful efforts.Negotiated joint venture between Airbus and parent corporation (Ciba-Geigy) which became the business unit Dasell in Hamburg, Germany. FINANCE MANAGER (1984-1991)Principal negotiator for all major contracts, including Boeing, McDonnell DouglasENGINEERING MANAGER (1983-1984)Lead engineering and tooling design for after-market interior modification products and secondary structure assemblies for major OEMs (Gulfstream, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed)REGIONAL SALES MANAGER (1978-1983)Responsible for global after-market marketing of interior modifications to airlines and MROs Show less

Program manager of commercial medium helicopters (models 205/212).

Mba, Operations And Finance

Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses, with emphasis on logistics, finance, accounting and strategic marketing

Ms, Materials And Ceramic Science

PhD Candidate - Accepted MS to fulfill military commitment at Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (Watertown, MA)

Bs, Ceramic Engineering