I've been at Wire Belt Company for over 40 years and began as a Set-up Mechanic and currently holds the title of Product Line Support Leader. During my tenure at Wire Belt I've had multiple positions focusing on the quality of products, process improvements, engineering support, marketing support, customer relations and management. I enjoys the challenge of solving customer problems through education of our products via training presentations and if needed he assists the customers with design layouts in their plants. I also make on-site visits, checking that everything is running well and assures the customer that Wire Belt is there to support them. I've earned an AAS in Quality Assurance at Mount Washington College in New Hampshire and a BBA from Emmanuel College in Boston. When I'm not working, I enjoys spending time with family, fishing, golfing, cooking and woodworking.I consider myself an Applications Specialist with broad expertise in automation utilizing conveyor belts and processing equipment.• Product Expert: Analyze and identify customer applications where value can be gained Value added focus:• Critical product handling• Production downtime and maintenance• Production rates and speed• Heating/cooking, cooling/freezing, & spraying/coating efficiencies• Safety and best practices• Product carryout and loss• Energy use reduction Areas of focus:• Application specific design for belting and conveyors• Field training• Automating the flow of product• Plant layouts and product flow design• Cost Engineering• Technical presentations and writing• Hands on troubleshooting and support• Solution audits focusing on best practices of product