• Lead and ensure execution of the Hempel North America marketing strategy based on strong knowledge of the protective coatings’ markets • Develop a distributor strategy and partner with Commercial Team to launch across North America• Lead regional product strategy and assortment management; customization of new production development and introduction and proper positioning of the assortment• Plan and implement segment focused strategies to promote Hempel, the assortment and all value propositions towards the end-user • Develop and carry out activities to strengthen the Hempel and Neogard brands in the mind of the end-user, specifier, owner, and applicator• Advance E-commerce strategy • Manage and report on market insights, voice of the customer and competitive intelligence within key segments as well as the coatings industry, deploy the annual Customer Experience Survey (CES) across the region• Establish strategic pricing guidelines in partnership with Commercial Excellence Role• Develop education tools and industry promotion activities• Train internal employees on our products and provide product support• Align with Hempel Corporate (Group) and other regional marketing teams on market positioning and branding by influencing and collaborating effectively in a matrixed environment• Lead and develop marketing team members driving a high-performance culture, ensure they have the right knowledge/experiences and professional competencies and drive to meet/exceed individual and team goals• Align, implement and continuously improve standard growth processes, tools and metrics to drive growth with the marketing team and across the business• Ensure business sustainability through talent pipeline and succession planning – leading and coaching managers to develop and engage teams• Develop, implement and control regional budget and forecasts

Contract Instructor for the NACE Coatings Inspector Program (CIP-1 & 2), a 60 hour adult construction inspection certification program. Also an Instructor for:Offshore Corrosion Assessment Training (O-CAT)CIP Levels 1 & 2 Full CoursesCIP Exam Course 1CIP Exam Course 2Nuclear Power Plant Training for Coating InspectorsBasic CorrosionCorrosion Under InsulationInstructed in the following countries: Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Singapore, Spain & USA

Contract Lead Instructor for the internationally recognized SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, an adult education program in coatings materials. Instruction with and without translation in USA, Canada, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, Bahrain, and the United KingdomCurrently an Instructor for:C-1, Coating FundamentalsC-2, Specifying & Managing Coatings ProjectsPCI, Protective Coating Inspector Course, Levels 1, & 2Navy Basic Paint Inspector Course (NBPI)Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI)Fireproofing Inspector

Founded a new service line for #79th largest ENR engineering firm, growing it to top 3 in profit percentage in 3 yearsP&L responsibility for Coatings Engineering Services Group- Contract Negotiation - Key Account Management - Presentation to Prospective Clients and Industry Events- Hire and trained key staff- Prepared marketing communications and authored 5 articles for industry publications- Prepare and execute business development action plans

- Started new Coatings Engineering Services Department for the organization-Set up commercial and marketing strategy, and convinced management of the business case.- Authored all report templates, marketing information, field survey forms, acquired instruments, recruited support and field personnel- Led organization to obtain the SSPC QP-5 certification

- Cathodic Protection Project Manager- Corrosion Consultant

- Composite manufacturer for reinforcement of pipes and structures - Built brand equity through engagement of industry associations which allowed speaking and authorship of composite solutions for industry.- Engaged global distribution partners in order to increase reach of limited sales force- Company aquired by ClockSpring in January 2019

Acquire and Manage global distribution for leading Thermal Insulation Coating company. Promotion in only 9 months from hire.• Evaluated all company departments & then authored business plan to change company direction. Plan approved by board.• Installed absent management processes including personnel evaluations & MBO’s,• Identified 2 key hires for the organization and on-boarded them to cover USA & Canada• Interviewed existing distribution, identified new business channel opportunities, and obtained multi-billion dollar business partners in China, S.E. Asia, Mexico, and Trinidad. In total, installed distribution in over 15 countries, with 8 additional domestic distributors. Pending distribution in 18 more countries Europe & Africa, Central & South America• Trained over 400 outside sales and technical staff of distributors, including fielding and personally answering technical inquires• Distribution is still the #1 revenue generator into 2019

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Coatings including:- Specification Development, - Business Development, - Corrosion Management, QA / QC & Inspection Management, Passive Fire Protection Selection & Management, Contractor Management, Training, Product & Market DevelopmentProjects Include:Assist in start up on proprietary software to manage Passive Fire Protection Integrity at facilities.- Instituted vendor management program, which lead to $250,000 per year savings every year, allowing expansion plans for Texas location- Diversified Vendor base- Obtained first 2 customers for software program.- Authored 3 articles to educate industry on issues of failing passive fire protection

Managed and supported the passive fire protection product offering for International Paint

Global Account Manager assigned to Chevron & Exxon

- Repositioned product line from aviation focus to industrial focus, including creating all product names, labels, data sheets, pack sizes, marketing literature and videos in 4 months. Effectively launched a product line from scratch with only product formulas as a starting point.- Located global distribution partners and on boarded them their sales teams including product knowledge training, joint sales calls, technical support, specifications and product recommendation.- Market penetration lead to acquisition of Eldorado Chemical by PPG Industries

Worked for the Devoe Coatings Brand prior to acquisition by International Paint.

Provide Coatings Consulting, Failure Analysis, Third Party Inspection, & specification authorship to various clients.

Perform coating condition surveys on various structures including bridges, water and waste water tanksPerform coating inspection management for on various bridge rehabilitation projectsPerform failure analysis of coating systems on various structures