I am a proven operations executive and leader of US and international manufacturing and supply chain organizations with expertise in transforming business operations into a competitive advantage. Successful in driving operational performance improvements in delivery, quality and cost. Experience scaling operations in high growth environments. Effectively managing P&L across multiple sites and product lines.My background includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer for a privately held aerospace and defense contract manufacturer, the VP of Global Operations for Teledyne Oil & Gas, VP of Manufacturing Operations for Siemens Hearing Instruments and as a Plant Manager for two separate Carrier facilities. My colleagues know me as a dedicated champion of continuous improvement who can always be trusted to come up with a new approach or solution to a challenge. If I had to define my leadership style, these things would be at the top of my list.• I spend time understanding the business before I start making changes. • I am not a “Black and White” person relating to issues…I accept a wide band of gray. • I can take on projects on my own, but I’m at my best collaborating with others. • Integrity, trust, honesty, respect for people, “My Word”, all have great meaning in my life and how I treat people. • Nothing will have a longer lasting impact on the business than developing your team.I absolutely love Operations, the breadth of issues, the dynamics of the business and what I am doing!I hold a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point) and an MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering and MBA from the University of Florida. In addition, I was trained and certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt while working for York International and earned my CPIM while working as an ERP consultant for Progressive Systems.I love making new professional acquaintances. Reach out if you want to talk technology or operations.