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Zeeland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for the development and execution of the strategic plan to deliver the aspiration of the business. Direct reports include finance, information technology, sales, marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and human resource functions for the North American and European organizations. Report to the Executive Chairman.

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

Zeeland, Michigan

ODL is a global home building products manufacturer of decorative door glass, enclosed blinds, retractable screen doors, add on blinds for doors, tubular skylights, and spotlights door glass. Brands include ODL, Western Reflections, and Brisa.Responsible for the development and execution of the annual plans and budgets for the business. Direct reports include sales, marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and human resource functions for the North American and European organizations. Report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Whirlpool is a $19 billion global home appliance manufacturer across all major categories, including fabric care, cooking, refrigeration, dishwashers, countertop appliances, garage organization and water filtration. Major brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Bauknecht, Brastemp and Consul.Responsible for the development and implementation of the global product leadership strategy for dishwashers. Direct reports include engineering, technology, project management, and product strategy functions. Reported to the Senior Vice President of Product Development.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Responsible for leading the global product leadership strategy for built in and free standing refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers. Direct responsibility for the product strategy and project management functions. Reported to the Executive Vice President of the Global Product Organization.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Dura is a $1.9 billion global automotive supplier of driver controls systems, seat systems, door & glass systems and engineered assemblies.Full P&L responsibility for leading this $225 million business unit with 6 facilities and 1,900 employees in 3 countries, including joint venture leadership, operations management, strategic planning, product development, product design, process design, quality and customer service teams. Products included automatic and manual transmission shifters, transfer case shifters, park brake cables, transmission cables, and release cables. Reported to the Chief Operating Officer.Joint venture leadership in China and the US included:Chairman, Dura Ganxiang Automotive Systems, Shanghai, China (2006 – 2009). Led an $18 million JV between Dura and Ganxiang Automotive Mirror Co., Ltd. Products include automatic and manual transmission shifters & cables, park brakes, and cross car beams.Chairman, Shanghai Dura Vehicle Components, Shanghai, China (2007 – 2009). Led a $0.4 million JV between Dura and Shanghai Precision & Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd. Products included automotive cables.Board Member, ACK Controls, Glasgow, KY (2008 – 2009). Represented Dura’s interest in the $72 million JV between Dura and Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. Products include automotive cables for Toyota, Honda, and Nissan in North America.

Greater Detroit Area

Responsible for a $700 million account with 16 factories in North America. Products included shifters, cables, park brakes, pedals, latches, hinges, tire carriers, jacks, and seat mechanisms. Reported to the Vice President of North American Sales.Previous roles at Dura included: Manager of Cable System Engineering, Manager of Cockpit Systems Sales, Manager of DaimlerChrysler Programs, Supervisor of Ford Park Brake System Engineering, and Product Engineer.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Mechanical Engineering