Founded the North American manufacturing and distribution business unit of this global valve, gasket and ancillary products company. Oversaw the complete operation which sold branded products through distribution to companies that distributed parts to the tank container, tank trailer, rail car and other tank transport industries.* Developed and executed the initial business plan and subsequent 5 year plans* Managed the direction, design and engineering of new company product lines from inception* Developed distribution program for 2 continents (North and South America)* Administered the groups international procurement program with experience sourcing commodities from (The Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Italy, China, Malaysia, Korea)* Managed the construction and/or relocation of 3 manufacturing / distribution facilities* Implemented IT setup and management* Directed all financial activities (bank guarantor, audit responsibility)* Led all M&A activities* Setup Asian manufacturing facility / joint venture* Successfully defended misappropriation of trade secrets lawsuit* Board of directors* Provided Investors 100%+ ROI (yearly)* Achieved 40%+ gross margins on product lines for 16 years