Owner of The Local Goat, a one-of-a-kind destination for American pub food and arcade entertainment. Proudly at the helm of The Local Goat, where we serve up delicious all-American pub fare with a creative twist and offer a unique arcade experience for our guests. From mouth watering burgers, to crispy fries and a selection of craft beers, we provide a dining experience that embodies the spirit of American comfort cuisine.With a passion of culinary innovation and a commitment to hospitality, I lead a dedicated team that strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where patrons can indulge in flavorful dishes, sip on handcrafted cocktails, and enjoy a fun-filled arcade experience. At The Local Goat, we believe in offering more than just a meal - we provide a space where guests can relax, unwind and make lasting memories. In addition to our delectable menu, our establishment boasts an exciting arcade area where guests can enjoy a variety of classic and modern games, adding an extra layer of entertainment to their visit. The combination of great food, drinks and arcade fun sets us apart as a must visit destination for locals and visitors alike.

As owner of One Eyed Jacks, I create memorable experiences through food, drinks, cornhole, arcade, disc golf putting and charity poker room fun.Proudly leading our team where we combine delicious dining with exciting entertainment options like cornhole and arcade games. Out establishment is a go-to destination for those seeking great food, refreshing drinks, and a fun filled atmosphere.With a passion for hospitality and a knack for creating unforgettable experiences, I am dedicated to providing guests with top-notch service and a welcoming environment. At One Eyed Jacks, we take pride in offering more than just a meal - we provide a space where friends and families can come together to enjoy good company, great food and a variety of entertainment options. Our cornhole tournaments and leagues, arcade, disc golf putting and charity poker room add an extra element of fun to the dining experience. Its an excellent option for fundraisers, corporate team building, birthday parties,bachelor parties, etc.

Purchasing Manager for Indirect Materials & Services for 25 manufacturing sites in the United States with an annualized spend of approximately $100 million. In addition, I lead the team for External Rubber Compounds with an approximant annualized spend of $45 million.Seasoned procurement professional with a proven track record of optimizing sourcing strategies and managing indirect materials and services across a network of 25 manufacturing sites in the United States. Specializing in driving cost savings, supplier relationship management and operational efficiency, I am dedicated to delivering value and innovation in every aspect of procurement. As a Purchasing Manager for a diverse range of indirect materials and services, I orchestrated end-to-end procurement processes, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to inventory management and cost analysis. My collaborative approach ensures seamless operations and sustainable cost reductions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. Leveraging my expertise in supply chain management, data analysis and market trends, I continuously seek opportunities to streamline operations, enhance vendor performance and align procurement strategies with organizational goals. By fostering strategic partnerships and implementing best practices, I drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all 25 manufacturing sites.Passionate about innovation, sustainability and driving results, I thrive in dynamic environments where challenges are met with creativity and strategic thinking. I am committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies to lead my team and organization towards greater efficiency, competitiviness and success.

- Develop and implement supplier and product strategies for North America Adhesives division for corrugated, tubes and industrial inliners- Work with the Global Team Leaders to develop strategies that will meet the goals and objectives of the Procurement Department- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Operations to reduce costs--- Increased payment terms by 21 days--- Increased spend on consignment by 38%--- Reduced the number of suppliers by 48%--- Over achieved cost reduction targets by 12%--- Implemented feedstock mitigation program with major corrugated suppliers--- Reduced product complexity by reducing the number of box structures by over 20%--- Earned Quest of Excellence award for consignment accomplishments

- Developed and implemented supplier and product strategies for North America Adhesives division spend for chemical distributors- Managed regional raw material baskets for Dyes & Fragrances, Defoamers, Thickeners and Chelating Agents--- Increase payment terms by 30 days with core distributors--- Reduced the number of suppliers by 22%--- Over achieved cost reduction targets by 8%--- Developed core and preferred distributor program--- Earned Teamwork award for supplier reduction accomplishments

- Developed and implemented supplier and product strategies for North America spend on indirect materials and services (IMS) with special focus on M.R.O., capital, energy, forklifts, personal protection equipment, uniforms and human resource categories.- Led North America IMS Purchasing Council- Managed 2 Purchasing Agents and 2 Purchasing Assistants--- Decreased costs by $6.75 million annually for full truckloads freight--- Decreased costs by $1.8 million annually on temporary labor--- Decreasesd costs by $1.0 million annually on electricy and natural gas--- Increased spend with minority suppliers by 123%--- Increased spend on procurement cards by 208%--- Implemented online travel reservation system--- Implemented web based utility payment service that provides current and historical energy usage and costs--- Team Lead for IMS SAP launch for over 30 plants, involved in verifying data integrity such as partnering, fax number confirmation, duplicate vendor consolidation, ERS and net working capital terms.--- Earned Teamwork Award as part of the Ambler Exist Team

- Developed and implemented supplier and product strategies for national suppliers with special focus on Plasticizers, Microspheres, PVC, Fumed Silica and Paraffin Wax- Represented Purchasing on the A&S business team- Represented Henkel Technologies on the North American Raw Material Purchasing Council- Global Team Leader for the Microspheres basket--- Decreased costs by over $2.4 million--- Decreased costs by over $1.0 million for the Ford U-222 program (2-Part Terocore)--- Earned Customer Care Award for accomplishments in reducing supply risks--- Earned President's Award for 2-Part Terocore Commercialization and Launch Team

- Developed and implemented supplier and product strategies for national suupliers with special focus on paper, envelopes, micrographic materials, engineering reprographic materials, office suppliers, copiers and travel- Managed a copier fleet of over 500 copiers- Developed Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions compliant with ISO 9002- Managed 1 Purchasing Agent and 2 Buyers--- Decreased costs by $1.4 million annually on copier paper--- Decreased costs by $1.1 miilion annually on envelopes--- Increased spend with minority suppliers by 350%--- Developed and implemented corporate travel policy--- Developed and implemented corporate procurement card program