With a creative approach and 20+ years of experience leveraging first-hand insight to develop game-changing products and solutions. Product designer, engineer, and inventor with strong history of developing equipment, tools, and solutions for the trades that address important environmental challenges while protecting trade professionals and their health at the same time. Regarded as industry visionary and for ability to develop revenue-generating solutions that maximize return to customer and end user. Respected for celebrating and empowering employees and mentoring emerging leaders to achieve their professional goals. 50+ patents, 100+ inventions, 100+ trademarks, and more, from 2003 to Present

Lead and guide 35 talented team members at all organizational levels in engineering, designing, and producing multiple world-first and first-to-market products distributed through out North America and International markets. An Innovative leader that manufactures a comprehensive range of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems for the construction industry with a specific focus on worker safety and efficiency.

Led new product development and proof of concept process from conception to launch during heavy growth phase. Spearheaded effort to reach global construction markets that including Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, and United States. Established European operations and distribution center to support growing European and Middle East markets. Published 8 patent applications; granted 5 patents from prior application.

Developed overall company and product vision and strategy while leading the development, and validation of technical design against the business need, driving architecture design; managing project scope, schedule, and budget; and identifying and mitigating risks across all aspects of company growth and product development. Developed world-first and first-to-market tools and equipment. Established and directly managed an international supply chain network to meet targeted cost parameters. Worked directly with team managers to understand and prioritize solutions to develop new solutions for end users. Published 9 patent applications; granted 8 patents from prior application.

Managed manufacturing, marketing, sales, and distribution of the JackVac dust collection tool line, Masonry Tec-Connect fastener line and product lines for construction tools, diamond blades, saws, fasteners, and more. Introduced many new dust collection solutions including the JackVac 360 Masonry Chop Saw with built in dust collection vacuum allowing masons to cut brick, stone, pavers and more while maintaining a safe dust free work environment.

Executive steward and lead product designer with oversight of a creative team dedicated to developing problem to solution-based concept tool design. Managed design process with extensive component and prototype testing for proof of concept to meet design goals. Invented, designed and patented innovative new tools and solutions for the construction industry.