Specializing in strategic information systems and technology solutions.

Entrematic provides one of the world’s most complete range of entrance automation products and warehouse solutions. Amarr Garage Doors is one of the world’s leaders in design, manufacturing and distribution of sectional doors for residential garages, condominiums, commercial buildings, shopping malls, warehouses and other industrial applications.My CIO role consisted of:• Leading the Executive IT Strategic Steering Group responsible for establishing companywide strategic IT initiatives for its 1600+ employees, facilities, and 80+distribution locations. Plant line automation and systems integration with dealers and customers such as Lowe’s and Sears procurement platforms increased sales by over 20%.• Providing client relations and world-class support for the 2000+ dealers that utilize the ecommerce software and website hosting services. Responsible for key business drivers such as dealer portal, web application development and hosting activities.• Implementing ERP improvements, DRP and EDI applications including Oracle’s Enterprise One application software using Oracle Database Solutions. Provided ongoing communications to the organization and external business partners. Capital and Operating budget management. • Championing the creation of a company-wide Disaster Recovery Site and Business Continuation Plan for 80 distribution locations in the US, Mexico, and Canada. • Implementing an on-demand CRM system for 100 staff call center operations with dealer digital integration using smartphone and tablet technology.• Executing the conversion from Verizon MPLS network services to AT&T network services, VoIP, and SD-WAN saving $250K annually. Creating operational efficiency using telecommunications while ensuring solid Cyber security measures are in place.

Voith IT Solutions INC. was founded by Voith AG to provide global shared IT support and software services. J. M. Voith is a German based family owned multinational in the mechanical engineering, automation and IoT sectors with $4B in revenue, operating in 60 countries with approximately 19,000 employees.In this CEO/CIO role I was the Executive responsible for P&L management of the North American Global IT Services Company. I focused on:• Company profitability, sustainability and business development.• Leading the North American Data Center operations and the Wide Area Network backbone infrastructure providing Worldwide Customer Software and 7x24hr Support Center Operations. • Driving global infrastructure standardization including hardware and software investments for JDEdwards and Vantage ERP software applications. • Consolidating multiple ERP systems implementing and deploying Oracle JDEdwards “One World” software applications globally within the Voith AG divisions. This resulted in recurring saving of over $5M annually.• Managing Oracle’s technical infrastructure and CRM software for the global sales and service organizations. • Developing custom application software systems including Web development.• CIO responsibilities for the Voith Fabrics Division..

Owens Corning is a global company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Owens Corning is a Fortune 500 company with approximately 19,000 employees globally. AmeriMark was acquired by Owens Corning and manufactured aluminum and vinyl building materials for residential construction with revenues exceeding $450M.As the Chief Information Officer I was responsible for Information Technology and Application Systems for Owens Corning/AmeriMark. This role consisted of:• Implementing high availability telecommunications networks serving multiple manufacturing and distribution locations. • Strategic data center consolidations resulting in $350K annual savings.• Implementing a single instance of Computer Associates Software delivering enterprise inventory visibility, reducing $3M in excess inventory and $50K in labor savings. • Introducing and implementing RF scanning and labeling automation resulting in a 99.9% finished goods labeling accuracy and improved on time shipping. • Enabling business development opportunities with big box retailers such as Home Depot by creating UPC piece line automation labeling. • Developing and executing strategic initiative to consolidate 3 ERP systems saving the organization over $250K in annual license and support fees.