Experienced Global Executive Leader with demonstrated history of success in the automotive industry. Skilled in Global Cross-Functional Technical Team Leadership, Mentoring, Product Development, and Engineering. Strong professional technical delivery skills - complex problem solving, full cycle technology and product development - concept thru implementation, and strategic collaboration initiatives. Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Michigan, and a Master of Science Mechanical Engineering focused in Design and Optimization from University of Detroit Mercy.Retired (Jan 2020) from Ford Motor Company - Post my time at Ford Motor Company - I remain engaged in the Global Automotive Industry -- However, The main focus of my efforts is on Pro-Bono Technical and Career Mentoring for young Engineers thru the Evans Scholars Foundation, and The University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and Science. I am also working with a very select number of Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Companies and Technical Innovation start-up Companies to develop and enhance their technical and commercial delivery through collaboration, and leveraging insight and connections. Strategic development, complex problem solving, and implementation of innovations are my passion and interest.Oh, and I’m a husband, dad, and very proud grandfather of 3. Loving retired life!!