Successful and passionate entrepreneur and lifelong learner. I approach the challenge of solving complex problems with curiosity and creativity. Being a former Marine, I bring a sense of discipline and commitment to every challenge I face. Active with American Legion and passionate about supporting Wounded Warriors amongst other veteran supporting resources. My personal values include authenticity, respect, loyalty, and integrity. I enjoy my time outdoors, surfing, playing basketball, and spending time with my family.Technical skills and experience:Over 25 years building depth of understanding and experience in manufacturing, including industry partnerships and vendor relationships overseas. Strong knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes. Some key skills I poses include Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Auto CAD, design and development of products, lighting design, solar lighting design, procurement of products, global sourcing, sales, project management, new business development, estimating, leadership, entrepreneurial business aptitude, and general business management. Experienced in several casting processes and manufacturing processes such as fabrication, sand casting, investment casting, forging, resin sand casting, permanent mold casting, plastic injection molding, and extrusions. Business leadership:Successful leading new business initiatives and teams accountable for sales, operations, project management and product development. Strength in developing domestic and international purchasing supply chains, negotiating supplier agreement contracts, costing structures, maintaining customer sales relations, estimating, and maintaining domestic and international vendor relations. Passionate about developing talent through mentoring, training, and providing hands-on experience. Creating and driving organizational change, building a positive and productive culture and inspiring top performance through servant leadership, leading by example. Proven track record of driving market share, revenue, and profit growth.