VT Dry & Cure Technologies stands at the forefront of drying, curing, and storing systems: harnessing our patented Vaportrol® technology to reliably and effectively dry, cure, and store natural products with consistent outcomes. Our scientifically proven approach ensures predictability and repeatability, preserving and enhancing the natural properties of products. Our technology has been used in cannabis, cheese, meats, and other products. The company’s founders and COO comprise the team that manages the explosive growth of the business.

Hypertherm Ventures funds Advanced Manufacturing startups and early stage companies in:- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)- Machine Learning, AI- Robotics and Automation- Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Composites- Industrial Cutting, Welding, and Thermal ProcessingPrimary responsibility in AI/ML, SaaS, IIoT.

General management responsibility for the Triplett Business Unit. Reported to the CEO. • Drove increased profitability and arrested double-digit declining sales in the first year following 2014 Byte Brothers acquisition with 20% new customer acquisition and product line rationalization. • Changed the course of new products toward higher ticket items (10x), positioning the BU for double digit growth. • Identified, championed, and led the acquisition and integration of Gem Electronics; adding a platform to penetrate Datacom markets while stabilizing the business unit’s revenue stream with a line of consumables.• Swapped print advertising budget for Sales and Digital Marketing bandwidth. Guided Digital Marketing and e-commerce capabilities into present-day practices. Reduced Amazon reliance while growing e-commerce revenue and reestablishing reasonable online price points; salvaging both online and brick & mortar distributors by providing margin headroom. • Reorganized Sales to balance Distributor servicing with Integrator awareness.• Installed processes and metrics in Sales Management, Customer Service and Technical Service to assure customer satisfaction and growth.

Leadership of acquisition identification, integrations, collaborations, and agreements in the advancement of the business goals of the Inkjet Solutions Group. Responsibilities included integration management, channel development, collaborative new product development and leveraging of strategic advantages for top- and bottom-line growth.

Responsible in all areas of Marketing and Management during cross-country relocation of the Rastek business unit, and subsequent integration into the newly formed Digital Printing Group. • Led cross-functional integration efforts in all areas of the business unit, including product management, marketing, service, support, production, supply, and engineering.• Maintained product sales during periods of stop-ship, renewal and relaunch.• Program manager and lead negotiator for global distribution agreement with a Fortune 150 partner.

Responsible for the Strategic Marketing, Product Management and Product Marketing teams in the creation of plans and execution of tactics to deliver results aligned with broad company goals. Reported to the President of this France-based company. • Progression of promotions in Corporate Development and Marketing as Markem positioned itself for sale to Dover Corporation in 2007.• Led the development of Markem’s Corporate Development process handbook, outlining approaches and itemizing activities for thorough and successful execution of our inorganic growth initiatives.• Created the company’s first Strategic Marketing Plan and implemented it through organic and inorganic initiatives.• Championed awareness within the company of Dollar Profitability, Pricing Sensitivity, Cost Accounting and Incentivization Alignment, resulting in a commissioned plan to improve OI by 15%.

Formed the Component Systems group in this privately held technology leader, attracting world-class talent into key positions to offer higher levels of product integration and to drive manufacturing efficiencies. Led teams in key customer program collaboration, product management, product engineering and manufacturing. Reported to the General Manager.• Relationship management of key customer projects, including the management of collaborative efforts between Spectra’s customers worldwide and internal resources on both coasts to develop the company’s first products incorporating silicon MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical System) printheads. • Exceeded Plan for revenue growth (>30%) and profitability (>40%).• Introduced Theory of Constraints methodology, resulting in profitable creation and retention of business with Spectra’s largest customers.

Led the Electroluminescent Lamp Group (the “glow” in Timex Indiglo) in sales, marketing, product planning, and engineering, driving the application of electroluminescent technology to new markets through new product development and collaborative distribution models. Reported to the President and served on the Executive Team of this technology manufacturing company.• Installed process and program initiatives that resulted in 2X to 5X improvements in response time for quotation, prototyping and production. These initiatives also resulted in double-digit improvements in manufacturing yields.• Funded the development of new materials and processes to decrease reliance on key-materials vendors and to test feasibility of a paradigm shift from subtractive to additive manufacturing methods.

Product development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative gear for outdoor enthusiasts.• Five new product lines carrying CPI’s “Grizzly Gear” trademark generated sales across N. America through direct, internet and wholesale channels. Financial break-even achieved in 1998 with print endorsements from Backpacker Magazine and television showcasing by Canadian Adventure Guide.• Customers included national chains (Eastern Mountain Sports, Galyan’s, Gander Mountain) and a strong network of regional outfitters and guides across North America.

Provided long-term services in strategic planning, new product development, and new venture management.• Co-authored the business plan (with future Yahoo CEO, Tim Koogle) and negotiated the sale of Craig Development Corporation’s intellectual property to Motorola. See Motorola below.• Supplied plug-in strategic planning services, controller services, and sales/marketing evaluation services to small, growing companies. Helped several companies secure start-up and expansion funding through joint venture, consortium sponsorship, and loans.• Led client teams through the invention, development and marketing of new products, introducing the Portfolio approach to new product planning. Sourced and launched products in China. • Clients included Motorola (consumer electronics), Fisher-Price (toys and children’s products), Rich Products (food manufacturing conglomerate), and Business Technology (business software developer and reseller).

Executed the start-up strategy of this joint venture in energy storage (battery) technology.• Reported to the President and to the Chief Technical Officer in this $12 million high-tech venture in energy storage systems. Interfaced at all levels of Motorola Inc., from CEO to scientist.• Directed growth and business development issues, including functional responsibility in marketing, finance, planning, and technology.

Energy storage research and development.Responsible in all areas of business planning, administration, and electrochemical research.• Co-developed a truly new method of energy storage that was ultimately sold to Motorola.• Produced results in primary electrochemistry and materials research that resulted in prototype development of the world’s first Constant Impedance Device and the world’s first battery using this technology. • Contributed to the prosecution of patents, potential licensing of technology, and contract acquisition and administration in the US (DoD) and Canada (DND).