Scott manages the day-to-day operations of Nurture located in the exclusive Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. At Nurture, everything we do focuses on the wellness, pampering and peace of mind for new parents.   Our passion is prenatal bonding experiences, informative classes and services that provide evidence-based information, self-care/spa services to pamper and support the mom-to-be.   With Nurture Experts on staff, parents-to-be can hire a Doula, learn about lactation, meet with a personal stylist or have 1:1 coaching with a maternity concierge.ABOUT NURTURE Nurture is a woman owned business led by Erica Paulson. Erica has been in the birth world for over a decade as a Doula, midwife assistant and childbirth educator. Her partner, in business and life, Scott, has been working in the Cincinnati area as a business leader for the past 25 years.

With 25 years of experience in tooling, manufacturing and process development, Scott is an expert in process improvement, cost reduction and product & process development. Scott's specialties include product assembly, interior compartment engineering (Automotive and GA Aviation), project management and tooling/capital design and acquisition.

Serves community of over 50,000 residents as an elected Trustee. Manages $70,000,000 in taxpayer entrusted Levy funds with departments covering Fire, Police, Road & Bridge, Recreation & General administration. Develops strategic direction of community land use and re-development congruent with the master plan and community needs. Deep understanding of local government modes of operation and interaction with other local entities.-As political new-comer, unseated 12-year incumbent & won re-election twice in contested races-Elected board president four times in 4th largest township in Ohio with 50,000 residents-Responsible for $30M fire, police and public service budget-Stabilized and grew all cash accounts with 5% reduction in headcount while increasing response times for service-Brought “Business” approach to government operations: Merit system, Strategy Retreats, Technology-Negotiated and passed 100% of seven levies presented to voters

Real estate investment company in Dayton focused multi-unit properties.

With broad operational oversight and full P&L responsibility over both Advanced Engineering Solutions, Inc. and its sister company Advanced Interior Solutions, Inc., I drive market penetration and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the full value chain and business support areas. I have played a key role in expanding the core businesses (automotive) while diversifying revenue into adjacent markets.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE:✦ Hit the ground running in a new, private-aircraft market, with a 7-year contract with a key player. Gained solid footing in the aerospace vertical from which to grow.✦ Advanced into the commercial jet world, supplying next-generation interior panel technologies with high-growth potential. Closed exclusive licensee partnerships with industry frontrunners, including a 90-aircraft pilot program. ✦ Expanded product portfolio while better alleviating customer pain, funding new capabilities through customer trust and business case development. Opened a new market in the strategic growth area of aircraft seating.✦ Identified diversification opportunities in cinema seating and flooring solutions. Formed a strategic alliance with a flooring manufacturing mainstay, unlocking exponential growth potential. ✦ Exhausted cost-reduction possibilities while protecting product quality through supplier renegotiation, material utilization reduction, better waste stream management, and process optimization.✦ Led the way through complex compliance requirements, including AS9100 aerospace quality certification and recertification processes, consistently achieving zero non-conformances.SKILLS LEVERAGED: Business Strategy, Business Modeling, B2B Sales & Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, New Market Entry, Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Revenue & Profit Growth, Capital Financing, Credit & Loan Covenants, Corporate Finance, Cash Flow Management

Led re-election activities for Representative Butler. Advised on campaign strategy, literature and branding.

As VP operations with an ownership interest, I led my team of 8 direct and 120 indirect reports to open new revenue streams, control costs, and stay strong through recession years when our competitors could not. Key to our edge was the launch of a sister company, the global outsourcing of operations, and our industry-wide recognition as a top supplier. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✦ Built Vietnamese operations from scratch, achieving lead-time reduction of 40% and more competitive pricing. This global initiative involved capital financing, local government licensing, in-country team building, and supplier base development. ✦ Launched Advanced Interior Solutions, Inc. to protect against market fluctuations, which became a significant value creator. Entered market with a large-scale JIT manufacturing program for a flagship line for one of the “Big-Three” automobile manufacturers. ✦ Exceeded quality performance standards, achieving PPM at <20 and earning a coveted industry award granted to the top 1% of suppliers.✦ Analyzed parallel industries such as O&G, aerospace engineering, and government contracting, identifying high-potential growth areas requiring minimal investment. Gained board-level buy in for diversification strategy.✦ Led a far-reaching cost-saving campaign to maximize runway. Championed the efficient use of labor and materials while maximizing throughput.✦ Fostered a culture of frugality, cost control, resource stretching, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Retained vital talent through transparent communication.SKILLS LEVERAGED: P&L Responsibility, Cost Control, Crisis Management, Outsourcing, Quality Management, Global Expansion, Diversification, Performance Excellence, Business Survival & Recovery Strategies, Cost Reduction, Cultural Transformation, Revenue & Profit Growth, Business Startup, JIT Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Strategies, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Cultural Leadership, Employee Engagement

Hired on as the company’s first employee, I worked my way up from University of Dayton intern to a General Management capacity leading up to 70 direct reports. During this growth spurt of my career, I played a key role in building a solid foundation for future success as a premier supplier to the automotive industry and beyond. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✦ Engineered core manufacturing processes, design standards, and the company’s signature customer-engagement model—used today to build engineered products.✦ Led the company through early growth and major changes, including 3 moves to new facilities to accommodate greater volume and enable insourcing.✦ Strongly influenced a culture of entrepreneurialism, solutions-focus, engineering innovation, and performance. SKILLS LEVERAGED & DEVELOPED: Change Leadership, Organizational Design, Team Building, Business Startup, Vision, Strategy, Product Development, Engineering Management, Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, People Development, Revenue & Profit Growth, Customer Relations, Leadership