Small satellite electric propulsion technology and space systems. Orbion Space Technology designs and manufactures affordable, reliable propulsion for small satellites.

Responsible for Human Resources, Global Supply Chain, Risk Management, Legal, and Real Estate. Reporting to the CEO, led a variety of initiatives including Asia growth strategy implementation. Redesigned health care program and cut costs significantly below industry standards. Guided the Global Supply Chain team to save at least $4 million annually. Managed strategic risk with no payouts and reduced the overall cost of insurance program by 15%.Keywords: CAO, medical devices, industrial, manufacturing, leadership, talent development, Global Supply Chain, Private Equity, M&A, Asia, HRIS

Responsible for Finance, IT, Human Resources, Global Supply Chain, Legal, Risk Management, Real Estate, and M&A. Executive Team member that led a variety of initiatives including developing financial processes/systems/disciplines. Designed policies/procedures manual and implemented metrics to improve business performance. More than tripled revenue and profitability since 2006 through organic and inorganic growth strategies. Spearheaded multiple acquisitions all the way through integration. Strengthened cash position and enhanced management reporting tools.Keywords: CFO, medical devices, Private Equity, M&A, manufacturing, leadership, talent development, metrics, strategic planning, lender relations, FP&A, Financial Reporting, ERP implementation, cash management, IT management

Led all aspects of plant operations for the precision machining of camshafts, turbine housings, and engine blocks. Plant sales of approximately $47 million USD with 240 employees. Built a strong management team and improved operations by implementing Lean/TPS. Improved overall plant performance from worst performer to above average within the Engine Group. Added significant amounts of business to the plant and launched projects on-time and on budget. Implemented Lean/TPS and focused on cost drivers which helped generate cash to fund other plants.Keywords: General Manager, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, leadership, business development, P&L responsibility, talent development, metrics, business planning, Lean, TPS, strategy deployment, Mexico, ISO16949, ISO14001, IT management

Worked with General Managers to implement strategic improvements including selective pursuit of business opportunities, capital investments, personnel changes, and cost reductions. Streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes, enhanced strategic planning process, and built effective finance teams.Keywords: Strategy deployment, automotive, manufacturing, leadership, talent development, metrics, business planning, FP&A, Financial Reporting, budgeting, forecasting, business development, Lean, TPS, Mexico

Responsible for global compliance of customs laws/regulations and for managing the company’s NAFTA program. Managed staff to reduce past due balances and resolve billing disputes. Provided analytical support including budgeting and project tracking to leaders of US Sales and Dealer Alliances. Controller of joint venture in Mexico responsible for accounting, treasury, credit & collections, purchasing, and information systems.Keywords: Controller, Financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, M&A, ERP implementation, cash management, manufacturing, leadership, talent development, metrics, business planning, international trade, Mexico, IT management

Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, management reporting, and consolidating financial information for the Group and plants. Supported acquisitions and facility consolidations. Worked closely with marketing and procurement in the development of quotes. Installed and modified software for multi-location reporting, analysis, and consolidation.Keywords: Financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, automotive, manufacturing, budgeting, business planning, M&A, metrics