Gary Hemby Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas

Westport, Dallas, TX 2009-CurrentSpecial Projects Manager/Engineering Superintendent• Responsibility as part of management team for day-to-day leadership of engineering department of five engineers and four engineering technicians in the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversions for Ford vehicles.• Championed the development of industry’s leading products, including F-series underbody tanks (industry 1st), Medium Duty F-Series tank crash protection, and multiple other industry first CNG product offerings.• Travel as required to train, manage, and troubleshoot/problem-solve any issues with the Up fitters for the new and existing vehicle conversions in various locations throughout the US.• Direct interface with high profile customers including AT&T, U-Haul, and Ford Motor Company.• Assist in developing program timing and tracked key milestones in the development of vehicle programs in order to support annual business projections.• Assist the team in the development of engineering processes / procedures needed for the completion of company ISO 9001 certification.

TRACK MASTER CHASSIS, INC., Arlington, TX 2001-2011Owner / Designer & Manufacturer of Race Cars and Equipment• Design and Manufacture Race Cars and equipment for Dirt Track Racing (from Late Models to Modifieds/IMCA/UMP/USMTS)• Design and Manufacture Race Car parts for multiple distributors throughout the US. • This company was incorporated into Wooten Metal, Inc. in 2008.

WOOTEN METAL, INC., Dallas, TX 1997-2009 Production Manager/Metal Fabrication Shop• Responsibility as a member of the management team for day-to-day leadership and operations of the production for all metal fabrication jobs as required. • Manage and train a team of seventeen+ employees in the metal fabrication and welding process of jobs. • Design and Manage requirements of parts needed for the BAF Technologies account in the process of the conversions for Ford vehicles from Gasoline to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).• Participate in the interviewing and hiring of new employees, performed annual performance reviews and coached /counseled employees on an as-needed basis.• Order and ensure proper receipt of the incoming materials required for the current fabrication jobs in process and upcoming future jobs.• Review Auto CAD designs and/or blue prints to bid for upcoming Fabrication jobs. • Ovesee all incoming jobs for bid accuracy and job cost management.Special Project Designer/Supervisor for Tactical & Rescue Gear (a Wooten Metal, Inc. Company)• Responsibility as a member of the project development team and assist in the day-to-day leadership of the production of special military and law enforcement projects.• Design and patent projects for Lightweight modular footbridge and ladder, Patent #US 7895693 B2 for the use in the military. • Travel to various US Military Bases for engineering, training, and design/review process of special projects, which include Quanaco, Fort Knox/Zessman Training Facility, Fort Hood, Tacom, Washington, D.C., & NATC.• Attend trade shows for sales and marketing of items designed/fabricated for use by military and law enforcement.