Retired after 36 years with NTN Bearing Corp in various capacities.

Responsible for managing automotive accounts (Nissan, Subaru, FTP) valued at $180 million/yr., focusing on Wheel Bearing Hub Units and (CVJ) Constant Velocity Joint product line. Closely working with customer's Engineering groups getting NTN product line designed into new model launches. Continual emphasis on VAVE (value added/value engineered) ideas in efforts to help reduce cost for customers as this is number one driving direction for automotive OEM's. Work with customers Purchasing Departments on RFQ's for future programs in efforts to lock up business for NTN.Continually working to improve NTN's bottom line focusing on Operating Profits/Profit Enhancement efforts. Strong teamwork approach that interfaces with many NTN internal departments which include; Operations, Engineering, Inventory Control, Cost Development, Credit, Shipping along with personnel from our manufacturing facilities; Quality, Production Control, Scheduling.Enjoys working with customers in efforts to problem solve their issues by getting NTN products designed into the Automotive OEM application.

Responsible for managing sales along with strategic development for Original Equipment Service Parts for direct automotive customers requirements for HUB (bearings) and CVJ (Constant Velocity Joints) valued at $28 million. Primary focus is to achieve profitable sales on past model year vehicles while generating new sales opportunities on applications within NTN's family of parts. Very results oriented.Emphasis to supply customers with quality products with on time deliveries continues to be number one objective.

Sales Territory Manager for NTN Bearing Corporation focusing on Heavy Duty Truck and Automotive Aftermarket. Over 30 years bearing experience working with NTN in various sales positions from Industrial OEM, Industrial Distribution, Automotive OEM to what I am currently doing today as Heavy DutyTruck & Automotive Aftermarket. Key responsibilites include managing 5 state territory in promoting NTN product offering to the Heavy DutyTruck & Automotive Aftermarket. Calling on Purchasing and Engineering Departments to get NTN approved and designed into the specific application. Also promoting NTN via calling on end users (fleets) directly in efforts to pull the business in through local NTN distributors.Very passionate for what I do and always trying to help the customer(s) find the best solution to their problems/issues.Interests include camping, bicycling, SCUBA diving, golf and downhill skiing.