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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Responsible for strengthening Goodyear's focus on technology leadership, in a rapidly changing industry. Works to combine traditional tire innovation and design to develop new products and services as an integral part of the connected car operating in a new emerging mobility ecosystem. Drives change and delivers results with curiosity and a passion to win to lead Goodyear's innovation in an increasingly complex environment.Previous experience in leadership of new technology development used in both consumer and commercial tires. These included materials, design, development process, and manufacturing process capabilities. Experience in this area was global in nature and was performed while living both in the United States and Europe. Extensive experience in the performance of tires of all types. Significant work with customers to deliver the value of our premium products.Completed formal training in several process improvement type of systems such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Computer Modeling and Simulation. Achieved significant results in cost savings, turnaround time, and quality of decisions through many applications in product development.

Akron, Oh, Us

Was accountable for the product development and technology used in tires and retreads across the globe for off-highway (aviation, OTR) and commercial truck North America business units. Was responsible for the on-time delivery of differentiated products and their performance throughout their life for Goodyear, while leading diverse teams of project managers to achieve goals. Directed budget and investment accountability to support efforts.

Akron, Oh, Us

Was responsible for the truck tire retread business (P, L) for North America. Oversaw the product road map, supply, distribution, application and business solutions for the business. Led a cross-functional team to achieve annual tactical objectives, while developing the long term strategic direction for the business. Continued to participate in the innovation efforts across other Goodyear product groups. Regularly delivered both results while building the capabilities needed for success.

Akron, Oh, Us

Led the company’s effort to deliver high-performing products under Europe’s tire-labeling standards in Colmar-Berg and Luxembourg.

Akron, Oh, Us

Oversaw Goodyear’s tire modeling and product design standards. While in this position, was appointed to be the R&D project manager in 2010, which included being primary liaison with technology partners such as Sandia Labs. That work resulted in being named the global director of project management and technology development.

Akron, Oh, Us

Managed strategic initiatives for the consumer tire business, which included leading an original equipment (OE) group of engineers.

Akron, Oh, Us

Used computer modeling to help design original equipment tires.

Akron, Oh, Us

Worked in computer modeling and tire design, primarily focused in open-wheel (e.g. Formula 1 and Indy Car) racing from 1996 to 1998.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Design and analysis of steam generation equipment for Navy ship propulsion equipment.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

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