As a Regional Sales Director for AME and Hennig, I leverage my extensive background in product development, engineering, marketing, and lean implementation to deliver value-added solutions to customers in the U.S. East Coast. I hold a Certified Machine Tool Sales Engineer (CMTSE) credential and studied Mechanical Engineering and design at Louisville Technical Institute (now Sullivan) and the University of Louisville. I am also a passionate advocate of the Toyota Production System and have led multiple process improvement initiatives in my previous roles.With over 23 years of experience in the machine tool industry, and another 12 in Packaging Machinery and Conveying Systems, I have a proven track record of creating and launching innovative products, generating and managing sales leads, building and maintaining customer relationships, and providing technical support and training. I have also contributed to several patents and trademarks, and have won awards for new product design and booth presentation. My mission is to help AME and Hennig grow their market share and reputation as leaders in machine tool solutions.