Retired from 32 years in auto industry.

Tribar is a leading provider of innovative, technology-enabled decorative trim solutions. Since inception, Tribar has consistently invested in developing new and innovative products and processes that improve quality and consistency, enable technology integration, improve aesthetic appeal as well as reduce manufacturing.RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead multiple facilities efforts to eliminate product and process defect causes by utilizing Team-Oriented Problem-Solving methodology and recommending changes or solutions to problems. Support and lead the customer complaints management process at specific manufacturing sites as needed. Institute processes to ensure timely and effective resolution of customer complaints via appropriate problem-solving methodology (Red X, Global 8D, A3, Six Sigma, etc…). Support compliance with customer requirements including customer visits and acting as liaison with vendors to ensure their products meet the needs of Tribar and their customer’s requirements. Lead the execution of Quality Management System to certification of ISO 9001:2015 and/or IATF 16949:2016 systems. Lead the on-going Internal Audit activities to ensure that implemented systems and processes are sustained. Track and report out status of Internal audit findings, corrective actions generated from Quality Systems and Layered Process Audit to RC leadership teams. Participate, develop and drive the implementation of Quality Strategic and “Zero Defects Quality Culture” projects/initiatives.

Overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, training heads of departments, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating policies, and communicating business goals.

Operating as head of quality for the steering division in America providing executive oversight to all quality departments (manufacturing, supplier, engineering, compliance). Establish quality policy, systems and metrics. Ensuring compliance to quality certifications.

Assist the board and leadership team with direction and leadership. • Assist in determining the Organization's Mission and Purpose• Assist in selection of Leadership of company• Support the General Manager and Review His or Her Performance• Recommend ideas and plans to enhance the Organization's Public Image• Oversight of expenditures of funds• Govern the organization by broad policies and objectives, formulated and agreed upon by the ownership including to assign priorities and ensure the organization's capacity to carry out programs by continually reviewing its work Oversee and improve operationsThis is a part time position.

Major Areas of Responsibility• Direct multi-site manufacturing operations, monitor progress, provide mentoring to plant manager and staff as required ensuring quality products are manufactured efficiently.• Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.• Formulate/recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.• Monitor raw material, supply, tools and finished products inventories on a regular basis and supervise scheduled inventory counts. Ensure that material and supply inventory levels to ensure availability while containing cost. Develop and oversee the inbound and outbound logistics policies and procedures.• Define and implement systems and processes for maximizing revenue through achievement of project goals and monitoring of cost of goods sold (COGS) to include monitoring labor, material, and capital equipment costs to meet corporate budget objectives and profit margins.• Establish safety, delivery, quality, and efficiency, cost, and inventory reduction measuring, reporting & improving systems. Monitor & audit corporate mfg. standards implemented and continuous improvement measures aiming to eliminate waste in all processes.

Leads, establish, implement and maintain quality assurance systems and activities ensuring conformance with domestic and international quality system standards and regulations for machinery and tooling designed, produced and marketed by Valiant Corp. Provide technical and organizational leadership to Quality / Quality Assurance programs and activities and expand the group by providing leadership and value-added services to the company. Partners with Operations R&D, and Program Management & Systems Engineering and others cross functionally to deliver highest quality products.

Responsible for establishing a company's goals and strategies and presiding over the entire workforce of a Tier 1 supplier. Oversees budgets and ensures resources are properly allocated. Ensures departments meet individual goals. Responsible for overall accountability to board of directors and the general public. Oversee all staffs within the organization.• Meet with board of directors and other executives to determine if company is in accordance with goals and policies.• Oversee budgets.• Direct the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets.• Implement the organization's guidelines on a day-to-day basis.• Develop and implement strategies and set the overall direction of a certain area of the company or organization.• Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities, execute capital-investments to support a firm's expansion• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization.• Collaborate with the board of directors to develop the policies and direction of the organization.• Direct staff, including organizational structure, professional development, motivation, performance evaluation, discipline, compensation, personnel policies, and procedures.• Established procedures and policies for accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resourcing, quality and engineering resulting in the elimination of past of past due and late shipments to customers and decreasing indirect staffing by 30%.• Developed staff at all levels by coaching and using Performance Management tools.

A. Publishes the club newsletter known as “The Accelerator” on a monthly basis. B. Provides an electronic copy of the newsletter to the Web Administrator for posting on the club web site. B. Mails hard copies of the newsletter to members on an as-requested basis. C. Coordinates with Board of Directors on reports and articles to be used each month in “The Accelerator.” D. Maintains the archives of “The Accelerator” in both paper and electronic format. E. Responsible for printed club materials such as tickets, ballots, etc. F. Responsible for keeping a copy of MOCSEM By-laws. G. Must have Board approval before printing of “The Accelerator” to ensure no changes or error corrections need to be made.

I am responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 1200 wind turbines in the US. The total output of our turbines is over 2200 MW. We conduct routine maintenance, troubleshoot and large component repairs to optimize the turbine capablity to produce electricity.

Lead Military Police operations for over 24 years. Specialty areas have been Intellegence Operations, DOD certified Security Analyst, DOD certified Inspector General, Detainee Operations.Completed tours of duty in:KoreaIraqNevadaWisconsinMichiganTexas

Lead process improvement to meet business metric for over 50 suppliers and 300 components. Was on leadership team at GEMA corporation during the awarding of the Shingo Prize for top manufacturing facility in the United States.