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PE owned Clarity Salt is the largest distribution wholesaler of salt products and specialized chemicals in the United States supplying a variety of market sectors such as industrial, water conditioning, food grade, de-icing, and agriculture. Full P&L accountability for four multi-state business units and departments including operations, procurement, HR, finance, sales, and logistics. Manage strategic visioning of company, define sales strategy, execute business development initiatives, operations streamlining, mentor business unit leaders, corporate building, and function centralization.

Private equity owned diversified manufacturing concern providing customized complex highly engineered precision machined parts, cast products, and molds for global based OEM’s in the aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial infrastructure, and medical markets. Chief Executive Officer (2012 – April 2023) / President (2010 – 2012), Delaware Dynamics, Muncie, INP&L responsibility overseeing business with 175 employees and generating $50M in revenue annually with $25M budget. Manage visioning, business development, operational optimization, financial monitoring, and organizational growth with full P&L accountability spanning all business unites and departments. Ensure successful management of Manufacturing, Finance, Purchasing / Quality, Engineering Services, HR, Die Cast Operations, and R&D.Chief Executive Officer (2018 – April 2023), Delaware Dynamics Michigan, Shelby Township, MIP&L responsibility overseeing all areas of company directing General Manager in daily operations and business development in the aerospace market. * Reinvented Delaware Dynamics from an automotive focused business to a diversified industrial manufacturing concern in the aerospace, automotive, industrial infrastructure, marine, and medical markets. * Improved shareholder equity 700%+ during period from 2011 to 2018. Acquired CH Industries in 2018 in aerospace composite tooling market.* Recruited by private equity to turnaround Delaware Dynamics operations. Quadrupled customer base increasing sales revenue by 388%.* Led turnaround of Delaware Dynamics increasing revenue growth 500%+ in 1-year.* Leadership & Team Building* Operations Streamlining and Growth* Customer & Supplier Relations* Corporate Vision & Communications* Private Equity Acquisitions & Integrations* Business Strategy Development & Execution* New Business Development* Lean Principle Implementation* High Mix - Low Volume & Low Mix - High Volume Manufacturing Experience.

Executive Vice President (1999 – 2010)Managed sales, operations, new business development, market penetration, and organizational growth and profitability. Expanded product development and manufacturing efficiency via automation and strategic design.Purchasing Manager (1998 – 1999)Led procurement and supplier management negotiating contracts to meet manufacturing and profitability constraints. Managed logistics and production coordination to streamline material availability and cost containment by product and business unit.* Reduced operational expenses 23% in 1-year to achieve record profit. Slashed headcount, automated operations, reduced administrative costs, and cross trained employees increasing workforce flexibility.* Increased machine output to labor 30% via cell-based manufacturing. Reduced machining times 35% by integrating 5-axis technology. Slashed inspection time per part 300% while eliminating manufacturing bottlenecks by initiating laser scanning process.* Won Aerospace, Defense, and Medical Manufacturing contracts form major customers in each market including NASA, BAE Systems, and Medtronic. Started spinoff company – Delaware Medical producing orthopedic surgical tooling and spinal implants.* Co-invented US Patent #6761208, a unique mold design that generated $100M in revenue since inception.Selected Skills:* Sales & Operations Management* New Business Development* Leadership & Team Building* Market Penetration & Expansion* Sustainability & Profitability * Product Development & Manufacturing* Automation & Cost Reductions* Procurement & Supplier Management* Continuous Process Improvement* Contract Negotiations* Crisis & Solution Management* Strategic Partnerships* Risk Assessment & Mitigation* Customer Relationship Building* Policy & Procedure Development

Master Of Business Administration, Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management