Grit, courage, and perseverance have been the cornerstones of my journey in the automotive industry, fueling my rapid rise through the ranks at Ford and enabling me to thrive in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Greenfield initiatives at rapidly growing start-ups like Lucid Motors. My 25+ years of experience have been marked by a steadfast commitment to building world-class teams, driving operational excellence, and achieving bold business objectives.As a servant leader, I’m passionate about inspiring and empowering others to grow into the best versions of themselves—both personally and professionally. Whether leading high-volume production at 72 JPH or overseeing global low-volume launches at 5 JPH, I’ve developed and executed strategic blueprints that deliver results. From defining processes and standards to fostering cross-functional alignment and building accountable, data-driven systems, I prioritize precision, discipline, and collaboration to meet, and exceed, organizational goals.My career highlights include:• Brownfield Expertise: Executed a $700M Body Shop reset at Ford in just 30 days, achieving safety, production, and quality goals with zero incidents.• Greenfield Success: Launched Lucid Motors’ first EV global program in Saudi Arabia, overseeing equipment installation, workforce training, and quality systems to achieve CY23 delivery objectives.• Transformational Leadership: Led eight new model launches spanning ICE, BEV, and EV platforms, combining technical expertise in automation, robotics, and lean manufacturing with a relentless focus on customer satisfaction.Beyond the technical realm, I champion initiatives that make a difference. From mentoring women in manufacturing and Hispanic heritage groups to supporting inner-city youth pursuing careers in engineering, I believe in lifting others as I climb.At the heart of my career is a simple belief: strong teams and a resilient mindset can overcome any challenge. Let’s connect and build something extraordinary together.
