- Leading the development of cutting-edge Agri-Construction projects, including the design and execution of a state-of-the-art greenfield dairy farm for over 20,000 milking cows. This project features advanced planning, permitting, and engineering, alongside an anaerobic manure digester for renewable natural gas (RNG) production.- Successfully led multiple high-speed retail and bulk butter production lines for North America's top retail butter brands. This involved overseeing the planning, design, processing, filling, and packaging stages.- Proficient in managing Extended Shelf-Life Milk Production Lines (ESL), UHT processing, gable top carton filling, conveyance, case packing, and robotic palletizer systems.- Led the installation of a BIB Line (Bag in Box) for ESL ice cream mix, including planning, processing, filling, conveyance, and robotic palletizing.- Completed the construction of an exterior truck wash, tanker wash, sampling bay, and lab facility for America's largest cheese production plant.- Successfully executed the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of a $300,000,000 dairy manufacturing plant. This facility produced milk powders, butter, and cream/condensed loadout, receiving 4,000,000lb/day. The project was delivered on schedule, under budget, and achieved a successful startup and saleable product.I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring the success of each project.

Leading manufacturing CAPEX and sustainability program development for Meijer Supply Chain & Manufacturing.Key Project & Program Leadership:- Delivered multisite prototype supercenter retail stores, C-stops, and distribution centers 3-5% under budget and on schedule.- Led successful program management for roof and asphalt parking lot replacement for 250 stores. Programs executed on schedule, under budget, and ran effective procurement program resulting in multimillion cost avoidance while implementing a new paving system, roller compacted concrete.- Directed a team of 20 cross-functional professionals and chaired the corporate steering committee for Meijer's first dairy plant, reporting to the SVP and CEO.- Successfully managed Meijer's first ground-up milk bottling plant in Tipp City, Ohio ($125MM project budget). - Selected as engineering manager of Meijer supply chain and food manufacturing construction projects. Executed all project phases from pre-planning, scope development, contract execution, project execution, and closeout. Directed EPC, regulatory agencies, and process firms to deliver per plan with schedule, budget, and scope. - Selected to manage Meijer's first supply chain and manufacturing sustainability program across five distribution and food manufacturing facilities, reducing waste and creating millions in cost avoidance, driving success with organic waste program, utility usage reduction, and recycling initiatives. - Executed new distribution centers and the first automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), providing critical support to the new WI market.

- Managed teams of 40+ construction professionals and cross-functional teams, delivering projects 5-10% under budget and per stakeholder timeline.- Executed fast-tracked CAPEX construction and manufacturing projects throughout 15 of Kellogg's manufacturing sites without business interruption.- Completed specialty mixed-used project per developer's key milestones opening office, residential, and restaurants on time with no safety incidents.

- Hired as field intern to assist W.E. O'Neil project staff in completing a 22-story residential apartment building, punching out over 150 units.- Offered fulltime field engineer position to lead project procurement, FF&E, and field quality, creating schedule advantages and significantly reduced rework.- Ensured quality and specification compliance for 150,000 square-foot luxury retail development resulting in no punch list.