Launched by the Toledo Museum of Art, I am leading a dedicated enterprise focused on the delivery of its visual literacy curriculum for industrial applications. The Center of Visual Expertise (COVE) is born from a core competency of TMA: using its collection to teach visual literacy. TMA has demonstrated success in expanding the application of visual literacy training beyond art education and into industrial operations such as safety.I am the former vice president of operations sustainability and EHS for Owens Corning and retired in February of 2018. I joined Owens Corning in 2002 and held leadership positions including director of corporate services and vice president of global sourcing. Prior to joining Owens Corning, I spent 23 years with Eaton Corporation. While at Eaton, I held various roles of increasing responsibilities in accounting, finance, production and inventory control management, factory management, and sourcing.I am a past member of the National Safety Council Board of Directors and past Chairman of the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council. I am also involved in the community as past chairman of the Regional Growth Partnership and current executive board member promoting economic development, past executive committee member of the Marathon Classic LPGA Tournament, and prior cabinet member of the United Way Campaign Committee for the Greater Toledo Area. I am also a member of the Independent Review Panel for JobsOhio.I am a proud graduate of Miami University and received a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in accounting.Specialties: Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing Processes and Negotiation, Safety and Environmental Management, General Leadership, Sustainability.
Listed skills include Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, and 46 others.
