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Marion, Illinois, United States

Between Jigs: 2016 – 2024 (Retired)Travel and research while exploring new challenges and opportunities to serve in an operational and/or financial leadership role [interim, contract, full time] in higher education or construction. Occasional consulting with local construction companies regarding ERP/Accounting/Process Improvement, Project Management and Management Reporting, Training and Development. Lessons learned: Enjoy the journey. Persistence and supporting relationships required. Stay humble. Be kind.

Du Quoin, Illinois, United States

Lessons Learned: Being on a team that is working together to make their plant the best in the world was without doubt the experience of a lifetime. Continuous improvement, safety, inclusion, and doing the right thing right the first time was part of the culture.2022: Prysmian Group, Du Quoin, Illinois Plant. Medium voltage electric cable manufacturing. Plant Controller [Interim full-time]Daily reporting, month end closing, and inventory as required.AS400 – HFA and SAP for Manufacturing ERP. ADP - Payroll

Carbondale, Illinois

Lessons learned: Do not confuse a credential with knowledge and wisdom. Organizational success depends on attracting and retaining a world class “pit crew” [regardless of educational background]. High performance organizations and “pit crews” require high performance resources and tools. All organizations require tech savvy leadership.Heavy Highway, Bridges and Asphalt ProductionMaxwell StreetSmarts ERP/Accounting,. Team leader for Process Improvement, Job Cost, A/P, Payroll, Project Management and Management Reporting. State General Contractor Prequalification Filing [Illinois]. Percent completion reporting.

Carterville, Illinois, United States

Lessons learned: Learned something new (related to people and subject) every day. Each new day presents opportunities for improvement and lessons to be learned. The best teachers love their subject and appreciate the struggle to learn. Communication is multi-directional with multiple media and follow-up. Lessons learned: Passing college level courses does not mean you can teach them.Teaching: Financial/Managerial/Cost Accounting, Business Statistics, Payroll, Accounting Computer Applications (QuickBooks/Peachtree).

Illinois - Quality Examiner using Baldrige Criteria

Phd, Workforce Education

Research Interests: Servant Leadership, Learning, Coaching Total Quality in Higher Education

Mba, Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: N/AAreas of Interest: Construction ERP and Project Management Organizational Behavior and Change Analytics.