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I lead our efforts in the acquisition and operations of manufacturing companies in the lower end of the middle market. With a focus on majority acquisitions, I work closely with our team to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and negotiate deal terms.We prioritize long-term value creation and work closely with the management teams of our portfolio companies to drive growth and operational excellence. Through strategic planning and active management, we aim to create sustainable, profitable businesses that can thrive over the long term

Venture capital and angel investments in early-stage or emerging start-ups as well as private equity investments, manufacturing company acquisitions, and other majority-controlled investment projects.

Provide operations leadership in the manufacture of products for Corning’s automotive ceramic substrates, light duty filters, and heavy duty diesel substrates and filters business. Lead the activities of production teams to support plant objectives by developing and implementing plans to provide a safe work environment, manufacture quality products, and maximize the efficiency and output of operations.Managed 6 direct and over 60 indirect reports for 24/7/365 operations

Corning, Ny

Managed the development and implementation of over $100 million in global capital projects involving matrixed teams focused on the installation and expansion of manufacturing capacity. Overall responsibility for ensuring the project’s compliance with safety, scope, schedule, cost, and other project specific deliverables and customer requirements such as product quality, equipment and process capability, machine and line rates, equipment uptime, etc. Led international teams to complete projects in China, Poland, New York, North Carolina, and Kentucky, including MOU relocations to China (1 year) and Kentucky (18 months). Developed and led training for a corporate capital management program focused on front end engineering and project definition. Facilitated evaluations for projects in multiple businesses across the corporation.

Fort Hood, Texas

Planned and directed logistics and resources for training and operations for 500-person engineer squadron employing 300 vehicles and $226 million of equipment. Developed, managed and tracked $3.4 million annual budget. Prepared, authenticated, and published operational orders and reviewed plans for 6 units.•Planned/managed acquisition of $2.5 million of new and replacement equipment; dramatically improved combat readiness. •Analyzed needs; planned and managed project to turn in 350+ pieces of excess equipment including 10 pieces of rolling stock; aligned on-hand inventory with combat requirements and reduced annual maintenance costs by over $100,000

Fort Hood, Texas

Second in Command of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team Engineer Company; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and combat readiness of over $40,000,000 in organizational engineer combat and construction equipment, to include 53 pieces of rolling stock and associated sets, kits, and outfits; directs and supervises company commodity shops including operations, supply, communications, and arms room; plans and coordinates sustainment and logistical support through higher, adjacent, and supporting units; fostered a positive climate which enabled mission accomplishment through collective achievement.

Ob Fenty, Afghanistan

Leader of a Combined Arms Route Clearance Platoon in the 43d Combat Engineer Company assigned to 2d Squadron, 3d Cavalry Regiment; Led 39-person combat engineer platoon providing the only mobility support for 5,000 person forward operating base in Afghanistan. Led team to detect and reduce explosive hazards while maintaining and operating 26 vehicles and $40 million of equipment. Directed reintegration and follow-on training after redeployment. • Planned and led execution of over 35 combat missions in Afghanistan; cleared over 3,000 kilometers of critical supply routes with no loss of life or equipment; supported over 20 follow-on missions to disrupt insurgent operations.• Led platoon requested on multiple occasions to support Special Operations Forces executing operations independent of higher headquarters outside of established Ground Defense Zone; effectively supported strategic combat objectives.

Fort Hood, Tx And Fob Shank, Afghanistan

Led 2-person team collecting, analyzing, synchronizing, and disseminating intelligence for 100-person company operating across 3 provinces and 4 task forces in Afghanistan. Maintained 29 vehicles critical to route clearance operations in a combat area, coordinating between company, 600-person squadron, 3,500-person regiment, and 6 field service agencies•Planned/led logistics to deploy 100-person combat engineer company and $5 million of equipment from US to Afghanistan with full accountability; coordinated follow-on movement of personnel and $35 million of equipment with no losses.•Managed schedule for commander of 850-person squadron, reviewed commanders’ correspondence, and liaised with Army, Department of Defense (DoD), and senior civilian leaders.

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo

Developed technical and tactical skills needed to support a modern Army in all aspects of Mobility, Counter-Mobility, and Survivability. Learned the skills necessary to direct the employment of Horizontal and Vertical Construction equipment, as well as Combat Engineer equipment. Learned leadership skills such as organization, professionalism, administration, and how to train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate personnel• Ranked 1st academically and was awarded the Society of American Military Engineers award for achieving the highest academic average. • Graduated 3rd of 63 lieutenants overall upon completion of the course.

Akron, Oh

Field Technician for an Environmental Consulting Firm; responsible for soil and groundwater sampling, directing outside contractors in the emplacement of groundwater monitoring wells, and creating soil cross sections and reports on the contamination detected at brownfield sites throughout Northeast Ohio.