CURRENTLY

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