Lead the information technology, cybersecurity, ecommerce, and IoT/OT for Truck Accessories group, a divisions of JB Poindexter & Company. Recently finished business systems and infrastructure for greenfield manufacturing facility in Mexico. Work closely with senior business leaders as a member of the executive team to translate business strategies into technology solutions and emerging technology into accretive opportunities. Ensure 24/7 operation for Oracle JD Edwards ERP, data center, Salesforce B2B/C ecommerce platforms, Salesforce CRM, Dayforce HCM etc. Leadership Coach.

Hired by the president and private equity partners to address critical infrastructure, security and support processes as a short-term, high impact turn-around. Growth organization requiring nimble IT organization comprised of on-premise, cloud, security & compliance and help desk personnel.

Directed all aspects of technology, security and business solutions globally for Sullair, an Hitachi Company. Worked across every continent in all aspects of the organization to migrate or set up new all company infrastructure as part of divestiture from United Technologies to private equity (BC Partners and Carlyle). Work closely with senior business leaders as a member of the executive team to translate business strategies into technology solutions. Extend and support those solutions through regional IT teams, cloud infrastructure (Azure) and outsourcers in Americas, Asia and Australia by planning, delivering and supporting IT enablers. Oversee Oracle JD Edwards ERP, Hyperion, B2B ecommerce platforms, Siemens Teamcenter PLM, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Workday HCM, etc. Implemented ZTR IoT / machine monitoring platform. Conduct audit programs for IT security, financial compliance/SOX, ISO and information privacy. Leadership Coach. Led IT integration during Hitachi Acquisition.

The lead IT/Telecom engagement interface with CIO and business leadership at Whirlpool Corporation, involving strategic sourcing for infrastructure, applications support, supplier management, procurement operations delivery in a very large, complex world-wide organization. Accountable for identifying and realizing millions in savings and cost avoidance per year, exceeding contractual SLAs. Specifically oversaw contract reviews and personally negotiated with Accenture, AT&T, Verizon, SAP, PTC, Microsoft, IBM, Wipro and Keane among others to optimize spend/value.

Led team providing operational support, new development and systems implementations focusing on Infor XA ERP, I-Series, EDI, B2B/B2C E-commerce in a dynamic multi-language, multinational consumer products organization. Responsible for AS/400 hardware, SOX audits and access controls. Proactively and continuously identified million-dollar improvement and value opportunities working across the organization in support of global and tactical objectives. Closely collaborated with senior leaders to implement Cognos BI, Planning and Controller suite for Dorel.

Began tenure with Xerox directing all aspects of the startup of a multi-year infrastructure outsourcing agreement on behalf of a large regional healthcare system client meeting or exceeding service level targets. Responsible for system administrators, LAN/WAN, service desk and desk-side services, and technical project delivery.

Responsible for multi-million dollar system implementations for prominent clients such as the City of Chicago and the State of Michigan. Collaborated with client executives to discover business strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats and assessed possible solutions and strategies related to enterprise systems.

Directed high-performing team responsible for all aspects of the MIS mission for four facilities.Managed computing, telecommunications, technology strategy and budget. Member of Site Management Team at corporate headquarters.

Managed a beer warehouse and distribution for two counties, sold cell phones, delivered pizza, built custom computers, etc.

Airborne Infantryman 82nd Abn Division, Reconnaissance Team Leader 7th Inf Division. Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Army Achievement Medal, other commendations. Honorable discharge.