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Milford, Oh, Us

Invested in four territories of the national healthcare brand, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers. The first physical therapy clinic was opened in Anderson Township in October 2023. Provided operational direction for all phases of business creation and strategy, site selection and clinic build-out. Sourced all materials and clinical equipment, drafted policy and compliance documentation, managed insurance credentialing, recruited licensed talent, and executed business development and marketing strategies. Provided family members with a career opportunity as well as a long term investment vehicle.

In this role, I led and directed the company toward the primary goals and objectives, including driving growth in sales of the manufacturing IIoT technology segment combined with finalizing the complete product solution. I made several key contributions including:• Three patents granted on the IIoT device connectivity software, chosen by 80% of aerospace and defense contractors.• Successfully closed the first year with $1.3M in sales and market penetration across the aerospace, defense, and space segments.• Drove revenue growth and hit breakeven by transitioning from technology development, branding, legal structure, and set up to sales and marketing in the second year.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

In this role, I provided executive-level leadership in establishing short-term objectives, long-range goals, and related plans and policies while working collaboratively with the board of directors and other executives. I directed budgets, staff, and executives and evaluated the success of the company.I made several key contributions including:• Streamlined and stabilized the vision and mission while driving a $10M annual revenue of 40-year-old engineering services, applied research, and business consulting / advisory firm.• Invested in industry 4.0 or advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 5G private wireless connectivity, automation, and control software development to support client adoption.• Led the rebranding and repositioning of TechSolve and the establishment of Juxtum Inc., a leading Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) technology company.• Enhanced offerings beyond traditional continuous improvement advising, including cybersecurity, scaling-up growth coaching, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) implementation.• Successfully generated over 50%. of revenue by launching new service offerings.• Spearheaded the complete operation of the company, including culture and talent development, operational and compliance rigor, and collaboration through strategic partnerships achieving all goals based on the company's strategic plans.

Provided strategic leadership in the development of a 5-year strategic and financial plan by collaborating with the board and outside consultants. Displayed a leadership stature while establishing a governance committee and developing a rigorous code of conduct outlining the rules for governing the enterprise. I made several key contributions including:• Led firm to explosive growth with $13M in revenue, $3M in EBITDA, and 15 employees, and scaled operations to $15M in revenue in three years.• Spearheaded the start-up organization growth from one employee to 20+ employees, while overseeing branding, website development, operational and process development, and established governance.• Developed and negotiated collaborative agreements between UC researchers and private/public partners, growing agreement volume to more than 200 contracts annually.• Provided thought leadership in developing an Advanced Manufacturing (AM) Center with an initial emphasis on additive manufacturing or 3D printing in both metal alloys and polymer materials.• Led two business development initiatives, including online student recruiting call center operation with planned annual savings to UC of $16M and a medication therapy management call center having a pro-forma showing a staff of 120 employees and $10M in revenue by year 5. • Recruited 3 full-time research scientists to the advanced manufacturing lab focused on additive manufacturing.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Bubble assignment to lead a cross functional team working to integrate an acquired advanced manufacturing firm into GE Aviation.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Responsible for raising International Federal and Provincial external funding to support GE Aviation's technology development programs. This included proposal strategy development and submission as well as negotiation of final grant agreements. Duties include global technology transfer opportunities via licensing and joint technology development.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Led open innovation across all Aviation Engineering functions via technology transfer programs. These activities include in-licensing of technology needed by the business as well as negotiating JointTechnology Development Agreements for alliance formation and collaborative technology development. Additional organic growth originates through royalty fees obtained from out-licensing of technology where appropriate. Awarded the GE Global IP Growth Award.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Marketing Manager in the Aviation Services Strategic Partnership organization. Maintained strategic position of protecting GE spares, material flow and component repair business pull through by grantingcomponent repair licenses and Engine Overhaul Service Agreements when appropriate. Resulted in slowing the acceptance and use of PMA parts and third party DER repairs. Managed and grew component repair licensees. Negotiated and closed 21 C/R license agreements/amendments. 2005 revenues were $7 million- 40% ahead of plan.

Chicago, Il, Us

World’s leading manufacturer of medical devices for hospital patient care platforms. A $1.2 billion dollar division of Hillenbrand Industries, a Fortune 1000 company. While reporting to the director of the Project Support Office, this position provides project management leadership and product development mentoring to the concept and development teams. In the role of portfolio manager, responsibilities include prioritization of projects using a confidence weighted algorithm, analysis and reporting of performance metrics, and formal quarterly reviews.·Reported the status and financial potential of the New Product Development pipeline to the Executive Management Team monthly.·Implemented product development performance metrics and scorecard roll-up.·Developed and implemented the Integrated Business Plan used by the project teams throughout the development process.·Conducted training on PRTM’s PACE product development process for all new employees.

Wilmington, Ohio, Us

Ferno designs and manufactures pre-hospital emergency medical and rescue equipment, hydrotherapy products, and aviation rescue equipment. Reported to the Vice President of the privately held $100million international company. Managed the product development department, technical writing group, and test engineering team. Total organization consisted of 23 professionals and an annual budget inexcess of $8 million. Provided program management oversight for two project teams developing new product platforms (one for the domestic market and the other for Europe/Pacific Rim). Similarly, acted as alliance manager for Ferno’s development partners’ world wide. This included operations in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Italy, and Canada.

Loveland, Ohio, Us

Reported to the CEO/President of this venture capital backed start-up company. CJI grew from $1.5 million in sales to over $15 million with consecutive years of 40% growth. Managed the productdevelopment and technical marketing teams. This position had seven direct reports. Member of the Executive Management team whose product ideas (product line extension, modular andplatform NPD approach, high margin accessories) and marketing approach (industrial relations, roll-out, promotional/training collateral) were in a large part responsible for consecutive years of 40% growth.Product Margins increased 30%, Sales increased 135% over 4 years, and name recognition occurred for the first time.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Heat Transfer and Fluid Systems Design Engineer: (1992 – 1994)Designed a clearance control stator for the CF34 high pressure turbine. Five patents were awarded. Ownership of the high pressure and low pressure turbine secondary flow circuits. Identified, attacked, and resolved key technical roadblock impeding major development program. Persuaded the customer to implement the solution. Effected quantum improvement in design. Five patents were awarded and a savings of $100,000 per unit, per year to the customer. Received GE Managerial award for work related to engine life extension certification.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Msae, Aerospace Engineering: Propulsion, Heat Transfer, Aerodynamics

Bsae, Aerospace Engineering: High Speed Compressible Flow, Heat Transfer