OpPro LLC provides operations and supply chain consulting with focus on medical technology start up companies or companies seeking to significantly expand or change their supply chain.

Lead the company during a period of rapid change. Supported evaluation and selection of a strategic partner. Secured board of director and shareholder approval of a comprehensive agreement. Successfully executed transfer of company assets to partner and subsequent termination of company operations.

VBOX, Inc. is a medical technology start up with revolutionary technology for portable oxygen concentration (POC).

Lead the manufacturing operations for Minnetonka and Athlone (Ireland) sites, world wide logistics supply planning, customer service, strategic sourcing, and real estate functions. Provide products and services for over $400 million in world-wide sales. - Led our global expansion initiative by launching a new manufacturing site in Athlone, Ireland- Relocated Minnetonka distribution center to third party logistics (3PL), which resulted in a savings of ~ $1million while addressing supply chain risks and providing for strategic growth.- Reorganized the Supply Chain function to improve focus on demand & inventory planning. Inventory turns doubled while order fill rates exceeded 99%. - Centralized Minnetonka manufacturing that reduced cost and improved labor utilization.- Increased emphasis on safety that reduced OHSA reportable incidents by 50%.- Created strategic sourcing team to drive improvements in procurement and manufacturing strategy.- Report to the Chief Executive Officer and serve on the Executive Management Committee

Smiths Medical is a ~ $1.5 billion division of the Smiths Group (UK). It provides critical care, safety, and airway management products.Managed the Supply Chain for all of the Smiths Medical companies within the United States.Reported to head of Smiths Medical global operations located at the company HQ in London

Responsible for all manufacturing operations for Deltec, Inc. (A wholly owned Smiths Medical company.) Directed Research & Development for Infusion Systems Division from August 1996 to November 2003. Reported directly to the company president.

Operations Manager for 3M Infusion TherapyResponsible for manufacturing operations including Arden Hills site management, I.V. set contract manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, product & manufacturing engineering, service, and I.V. pump manufacturing coordination. .Search and successful start up of I.V. set contract manufacturers in Thailand and Mexico.

Manufacturing Technology Manager - 3M Dental Products - 1988-1990Product Development Manager - 3M Health Care Europe - 1985 - 1988Quality Control Manager - 3M Orthopedics - 1983-1985Process Engineering Supervisor - 3M Orthopedics - 1982-1983Sr. Process Development Engr - 3M Surgical - 1980-1982Advanced Process Development Engr - 3M Central Research- 1977-1980(Co-op Student with 3M - 1973-1977)