-Supporting the Turf & Compact Utility Business Unit, specializing in Golf, B2B, and Utility Vehicle applications.-Collaborating with product line leadership to identify portfolio gaps and partner with suppliers to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet customer needs.-Managing all aspects of supplier partnerships, including financials, product development, launch, order fulfillment, and contract negotiations.-Proven success in delivering projects from concept to launch, consistently on time and within budget.-Chairman of the North Carolina Military Employee Resource Group, leading initiatives to support the military community in North Carolina, including overseas goods shipments, school supply drives, and holiday assistance for families of fallen service members.

-Planned product portfolio for golf and commercial mowing, assisted in the management of an R&D budget to drive decisions that fill portfolio gaps and foster product innovation, contributing to revenue growth and profitability.-Twice led four-year strategy development efforts for the Turf Care factory, focusing on John Deere Golf and Commercial Mowing products.-Led monthly product line management meetings, product council sessions, and portfolio team discussions to efficiently process new project ideas, ensure accountability in execution, and manage risk.-Assessed business opportunities to optimize the product portfolio by analyzing target markets, trends, emerging technologies, strategic priorities, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.-Mapped product features to strategic objectives and developed and implemented an integrated product execution roadmap.

-Successfully delivered the 8900A program under budget and ahead of schedule, achieving a strong return on investment, along with multiple model-year programs.-Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply management, to drive the product development process and bring new products to market.-Developed and implemented a process to manage and prioritize project ideas for running changes and model year updates, ensuring timely review and decision-making within 30 days.-Took ownership of schedule and financial planning, consolidating and presenting proposals to leadership for approval based on business cases and resource availability

-Managed a team of 14 supply management specialists overseeing the sourcing of new product development parts for sheet metal and operator station commodities across all C&F product lines, handling an annual spend exceeding $100M.-Achieved 100% on-time delivery for durability and production builds, while leading efforts to drive cost reduction through design improvements, negotiations, and resourcing to offset inflationary pressures.-Played a key role in hiring, training, performance management, strategic communication, and career development for the team.-Provided regular updates to senior leadership on project status and critical decision points, ensuring the necessary functional linkages, information flow, and support processes/tools were in place for successful execution.

-Managed a $100M+ global supply base for hydraulic cylinders, supporting factories in Germany, France, China, Mexico, and the U.S., with suppliers across Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Mexico, China, India, and Russia.-Consistently met cost reduction targets by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, including low-cost country sourcing and supplier negotiations, effectively offsetting inflationary pressures.-Led supplier quality improvement efforts, driving significant reductions in parts per million (PPM) defects and enhancing overall product reliability.-Directed supplier development activities to align capabilities with A&T division’s quality and cost objectives, fostering stronger supplier partnerships.-Provided regular updates to senior leadership on strategy execution, cost reduction progress, and supplier performance, ensuring alignment with global supply chain goals.

-Supported Supply Base Managers by developing and implementing cost management strategies for hydraulics and electronics, focusing on achieving cost reduction targets and enhancing supplier negotiations within the A&T division.-Analyzed cost drivers and identified opportunities for cost savings, contributing to strategic sourcing decisions and supplier development initiatives to improve overall supply chain efficiency.

-Provided strategic support for the global sourcing and supply management of electrical and electronics commodities for combines in the U.S., Germany, and Brazil, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies, driving supplier performance improvements and optimizing the supply chain for electrical and electronics components across multiple regions.

Managed the supply chain for electrical and electronics components for John Deere combines at the Harvester Works, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery to support production schedules.Collaborated with suppliers and cross-functional teams to address supply chain challenges, optimize procurement processes, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining product reliability and performance.

-Courses taught: Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research Methods, Logistics, Business Communications, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, International Business, and Organizational Behavior.-Teaching experience includes positions at East Carolina University, Western Illinois University, University of Dubuque, Southern New Hampshire University, Wake Tech, and Saint Ambrose University.-Currently teaching at Southern New Hampshire University to include over 25 sections taught.

-Led a team of five in managing ocean export operations for John Deere at Expeditors International, ensuring efficient and timely global shipment of products while maintaining compliance with international shipping regulations.-Streamlined export processes, optimized logistics coordination, and improved team performance to meet and exceed client expectations, contributing to the overall success of John Deere's international supply chain operations.

-Served as an Aerospace Control & Warning Systems Operator in the USAF, with deployments to Kuwait, where I actively participated in Operation Desert Strike, contributing to mission success through effective airspace management and threat detection.-Completed a two-year assignment in Keflavik, Iceland, supporting NATO operations by providing critical radar and communication support, ensuring the integrity of allied airspace in a strategic region.