Accomplished Strategic Sourcing problem-solver and Innovative Global Leader with extensive experience in senior leadership across procurement and supply chain management for Fortune 500 and Private Equity. Served as the Head of Procurement for iconic American corporations (Stanley Black&Decker, Remington Arms, Gibson Guitars & FLIR Systems). Achieved global supply chain excellence for these world-class brands. Transformative collaborator with a hands-on background in championing change to deliver significant share-holder value. Articulate communicator with proven leadership qualities aligning with partners across functions, hierarchies, and geographies to accomplish financial objectives. I started my career at Jack Welch's GE working as a manufacturing engineer at light bulbs and major appliances plants. I was a traveling financial auditor on the illustrious Corporate Audit Staff. GE became the World’s most profitable Company during my tenure as a global supply chain manager. The Jack Welch experience served as my launchpad propelling my career to places seemingly unreachable for a naive young person growing up in Rolla Missouri. Held global positions in Hong Kong, Shenzhen China, Queretaro Mexico, Paris France and lived in Seoul Korea. Graduated with honors from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.