Unique ability to analyze, organize and solve difficult
automation project problems. Over 15 years experience
troubleshooting complex applications in a diverse set of
multifaceted machines including automotive assembly lines,
parcel sorting equipment, wastewater treatment, power
generation, and refinery systems. Expert in integral
electric motors, programmable control (PLC) systems and
variable frequency drive (VFD) application and
troubleshooting. Flexible work style according to
project dynamics.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
·Organized and staffed manufacturing division of large industrial distributor.
Achieved profitability within
6 months.
·Established sales network for National Representation
using Independent Representatives.
·Successfully led companies through UL and CSA certification.
·Led company through sale to Fortune 500 company.
Negotiated the documents and final deal structure;
Coordinated due diligence and closing activities
·Instrumental in relocation of machining division of major company
from Nashua, NH to Chicago, IL.
·Started and managed distributor for major Japanese industrial
electrical equipment
manufacturer (Toshiba).
·Created 2 partnerships, 1 s-corporation, and 5 c-corporations.
·Launched and maintained 4 websites, two industrial, one
legal and one personal.
·Negotiated international contracts and letters of credit.
·Traveled to 21 countries on 5 continents.
·Computer literacy.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
2005-2009
Lockheed
Martin / TAC
Worldwide - Project
Integrator
USPS
APPS PROGRAM - United States Postal
Service Automated Package Processing System, 74 domestic
locations. Key in Project
Integration providing successful deployment of $468 Million
project.
12/2002 – present Paneltex Incorporated – Vice President,
COO
Engineering Company – Responsibilities include day-to-day management of personnel and operations for small
automation engineering firm with Field Control Electrical Engineers. Hands on involvement in various domestic and international start-up and commissioning
of automated warehouse, conveyor and manufacturing projects.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Automatrix Corporation – Executive Vice President
Automation Engineering Company – Responsibilities included day-to-day management of personnel and operations for small engineering firm with Field Control Engineers. Hands on involvement in various domestic and international start-up and commissioning projects.
AMJ Industries, Inc. – Vice President, Director
Machinery Dealer and Rebuilder - Corporate liaison for legal, financial, insurance, personnel, Internet marketing, and international trade.
Panelex Corporation – President, CEO
Automation Manufacturer and Distributor – Complete responsibility for all project planning and coordination. Developed annual budgets and sales forecasts. Developed and negotiated contracts. Supervised workforce of engineers, superintendents and clerical staff. Successfully led company through UL and CSA certification.
Industrial Supply Company – Vice President
Industrial Distributor – Organized systems integration and manufacturing division. Responsible for facilities planning and implementation. As Sales and Marketing Manager, established network for National Representation using Independent Representatives. Responsible for day to day operations, sales and marketing management, budget development, MRP and SOP for operation with $50 Million operating revenues.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Engineering - Industrial Technology
TECHNICAL
CAPABILITIES
Software:
PLC Ladder Logic:
Allen-Bradley, AEG, Square D,
Modicon, Texas Instruments, General Electric, Westinghouse,
RS Logix 5/500/5000, AutoCAD LT, AutoCad2000
Computer:
HTML, BASIC, FORTRAN IV,
6502 Assembly, dBase IV, LOTUS, QuatroPro, SuperCalc,
Multiplan, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Visio, Project,
Publisher, FrontPage, PowerPoint, TCP/IP, Cisco, LAN, WAN
Hardware:
Adjustable Frequency Drives: ABB, AC Tech, Allen Bradley, Magnetek, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Reliance, Yaskawa, Fuji, Hitachi, Square D
Machinery: All Tool Room Equipment
Pumps: Pentair Aurora, ITT Bell & Gossit
Welders: Soudronic, Smag, Sciacky, Fael
Transfer Lines: Greenlee, WF&John Barnes, Cross, Kearny & Trekker
Presses: Verson, Danly, Clearing, Minster, Bliss, Niagara, Erie
Conveyors: United Conveyor, Fleetwood, Kamflex, JB Webb, Allied UniKing, ASI, Rapistan, Alvey
Canmaking Equipment: Standun, Rutherford, Sequa, Canco, Bliss, Borden
Bottlemaking Equipment: SIPA, Wilmington (Blow molders)
Case Packers: Paxall, Schneider, Simplimatic
Palletizers: Busse, Slidell, Ouellette
Process, SCADA, Distributed Control: Fisher Controls, Fisher & Porter, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Rosemount, Moore Process Ind., Partlow, and Landis & Gyr.
PROJECTS
·2005–2009
– United States Postal Service APPS Project,
USA
.
Integration,
startup and acceptance testing of 74 Lockheed Martin
Automated Package Processing Systems in various United
States Cities. Skills
required were VFD, LAN, WAN, DC Servomotor, Ethernet, Serial
and Interbus communication.
·2004
- Ford Motor Company,
Chicago
Assembly Plant,
Chicago
,
Illinois
. Freestyle/500/Montego
Model Launch. Included
start-up and production stand-by including PLC software,
debugging with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5, 5000 and 6200
software.
·2002
- Ford Motor Company,
Norfolk
Assembly Plant,
Norfolk
,
Virginia
. Paint Shop
Modernization and Line Modification.
Included start-up and production stand-by including
PLC software, debugging with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5 and
6200 software.
·2001
- GM OKC Assembly Plant,
Oklahoma City
,
OK
. Seat and Instrument Panel delivery conveyor system.
Including PLC software, debugging with Allen-Bradley
RSLogix 5, VFD’s, troubleshooting and set-up Allen-Bradley
Drive Tools, production start-up and stand-by.
(September-October)
·2001
- GM Arlington Assembly Plant,
Arlington
Texas
. Seat and Instrument Panel delivery conveyor system.
Including PLC software, debugging with Allen-Bradley
RSLogix 5, VFD’s, troubleshooting and set-up Allen-Bradley
Drive Tools, production start-up and stand-by.
(January-February)
·2000
- General Motors,
Arlington
Assembly Plant, New Body Shop,
Arlington
,
Texas
. Zone to zone
overhead power and free conveyors.
Included PLC software and hardware, debugging, I/O
checkout, interface to tooling, interlock checking and
stand-by. (May-September)
-
Ford Motor Company, Cuautitlan Assembly Plant, Line
Modernization
Mexico City
,
Mexico
. Provided
start-up team for paint shop conveyors. (April-August)
-
Frieshe Vlag, Sweetened Condensed Milk Can Line Addition,
Jakarta
,
Indonesia
. Managed
complete control installation of welded can line.
Included start-up and production stand-by.
(April-August)
-
Diamond Star Motors, Paint Shop Addition,
Bloomington
,
Illinois
. Variable frequency pumping system.
Included control supervision and start-up. (June)
-
United Airlines Maintenance Facility,
Indianapolis
,
Indiana
. HVAC control
installation supervision and start-up. (February-September)
-
Nissan Motors Truck Plant Addition,
Smyrna
,
Tennessee
. Variable
frequency pumping system.
Included control supervision and start-up. (October)
·City
of
Chicago
Tunnel and Reservoir Project,
Chicago
,
Illinois
·Amoco
Refinery Control Modernization Project, Whiting,
Indiana
·Navajo
Power Generating Station, Page,
Arizona
·Braidwood
Nuclear Generating Station,
Braidwood
,
Illinois
·Byron
Nuclear Generating Station,
Byron
,
Illinois
·Marble
Hill Nuclear Generating Station,
Marble Hill
,
Indiana
·Pine Bluff
Arsenal,
Pine Bluff
,
Arkansas
·Shering-Plough,
Kenilworth
,
New Jersey
·Dove/M&M
Mars,
Burr Ridge
,
Illinois
·Guam
Reef Hotel,
Agana
,
Guam
·Ashland
Chemical,
Dublin
,
Ohio
·Treasure
Bay Casino, Tunica,
Mississippi
·Department
of Public Works,
Lansing
,
Michigan
·Department
of Public Works,
Sister Bay
,
Wisconsin
·Rural
Water Commission,
Butler County
,
Kansas
·Waste
Water Treatment Plant, Alabaster,
Alabama
·Water
Department,
Hyrum
,
Utah
·Waste
Water Treatment Plant,
Martinsburg
,
West Virginia
·Waste
Water Treatment Plant,
Fallsburg
,
New York
·Department
of Public Works,
Kalamazoo
,
Michigan
·Sedgewick
Booster Station,
Wichita
,
Kansas
·Mission
Gorge Interceptor Station,
San Diego
,
California
AFFILIATIONS
ISA -The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society, former V-P, Chicago Section
EASA
- Electrical Apparatus Service Association
SIU Alumni Association - Former Vice President, National Board of Directors