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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Established the Product Management function with an emphasis on new product development, product data integrity and portfolio management. Built strong relationships within the New Product Launch team, collaborating.
• Created a robust Project Charter and Business Case template and tools for efficient project execution
• Led a major update to Specright to improve product specifications and ensure data integrity
• Managed the SKU creation process and product
• Implemented NPD success tracking to measure post-launch performance and identify tactics and actions for improvement

• Lieutenant | Engineer | Firefighter21 years of community service as a volunteer (POC) Firefighter, with progressive responsibilities including leadership roles as an Engineer and 6 years as a Lieutenant. Provided.
• Developed and led specialized training
• Mentored probationary firefighters
• Managed station responsibilities including firefighter gear and tools
• Conducted proficiency evaluations
• Served as Treasurer on the Relief Association Board

• Responsible for ensuring products met applicable requirements in an environment of ever-changing codes. Represented Uponor in code development hearings and industry associations to ensure market viability of Uponor.
• Secured listings for new material category
• Created North American code resource with state-by-state and local adoptions

• Responsible for innovation and product development of strategic business initiatives with specific focus in the Intelligent Water category. Responsible for the management and value proposition of a joint venture smart.
• Delivered a whole house leak detection and control device including a successful product launch encompassing a new business unit, installation products and training, and platform support
• Managed the complex interactions of manufacturing a connected plumbing device with direction and constraints driven by two separate companies

• Managed the $2 million Fire Safety portfolio of products and services in addition to several successful product development projects for molded plastic plumbing products.
• Managed all aspects of the innovative Fire Sprinkler product category including product offerings, manufacturing capacities, marketing strategies and outside purchases based on extensive market and voice-of-customer.
• Managed a broad range of codes, standards, certifications, and listings (NSF, NFPA, UL, etc.) for potable metal and plastic parts across multiple product lines
• Developed and delivered training programs for installers, inspectors, AHJ’s, and other stakeholders
• Ensured the content, accuracy, integrity, and distribution of product bulletins, installation instructions, technical publications, general literature, and promotional materials
• Coordinated and participated in trade associations, regulatory groups (NFPA, UL) and other industry affiliates

Successfully created a robust new product development process with defined stages and gates, including a long range new product schedule to enable more consistent planning and budgeting for several functional areas. Developed a high level portfolio tracking and resource management tool to monitor and align product development with company strategies..

Product design, project management, supplier involvement, testing and documentation for new product development projects. Responsible for product design with consideration of manufacturing (machined metal, injection molded, assembly), reliability, cost, and Code compliance.

Managed new product development projects and engineering product support team. Successfully introduced an entirely new product category, with responsibility for cross-functional team leadership, budget, schedule, product design, and training coordination for sales, production and service departments.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Aas, Engineering