The most successful teams have members that are not all the same but rather have skills that compliment each other to form a cohesive unit.
I am a self-motivated team leader that thrives in an environment where we are challenged to meet objectives and improve both business processes as well as manufacturing processes. I believe I have a broad base of skills and tools including many Industry 4.0 and digital tools that I can draw upon to meet those challenges and I enjoy continuously expanding my tool set through training and experience.
Timeline
CEO & Founder, Jackson Consulting Group, LLC
Helping companies realize their full potential through Lean and Digital Tools.
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Sr. Director Process Services and Technology, GAF, Inc
New role created to consolidate the corporate Operations Technology, Process Technology, Process Services, Data Systems, and Process Innovation groups. Team builds upon the 5-year digital roadmap, executes systems deployments, builds adoption and operationalization, and develops new technology from concept to full-scale deployment in multiple facilities. Team has responsibility for all digital applications in the operations space including both manufacturing and supply chain as well as facilitating the documentation and sharing of best practices between the plants. The Operations Technology team supports all of the machine control systems and plant production networks to insure reliability and security. Consolidating these teams together has created alignment across the different groups and allowed for improved deployment efficiency and more speed to value for the plants.
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Executive Director Mfg and Process Technology, GAF
Responsible for the development of the Plant of the Future strategy using Industry 4.0 tools and management of the execution plan to achieve the vision. One of the early adopters of the Agile philosophy, I led the new product development team to create a new shingle in less than 8 months from initial discussion to launch.
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Director of Process Services, GAF, Inc
Responsible for managing projects across multiple manufacturing plants and various roofing technologies. Projects include qualification of new/ alternate raw materials, new product development and scale-up, technical support for various facilities and large cost improvement projects. Manage team of 8 Process Managers located throughout the US.
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Director of Operations/ EHS, Quest Construction Products
Manage all aspects of Operations for both the Phoenix, AZ and the Charleston, SC facilities where we make roofing, exterior, and pavement coatings.
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Chairman of the Board, Greenville, TX Chamber of Commerce
Board Member representing industrial interests to the city. Initiated program to facilitate communication between Schools, City, and local businesses (12 at 12). Updated 5 year strategic plan to reflect new business conditions. Actively engaged in Business Education Exchange Program (BEEP).
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Sr. Operations Improvement Manager, Cytec
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Plant Manager, Aristech Acrylics LLC
Manage all aspects of the plant including Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Technical Support, HR, Procurement, Shipping, and Engineering.
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Member Board of Directors, Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Helped develop strategic plan, fund development plan, and budget. Chairman of Fund Development Committee in 2013 and member of Finance Committee in 2014.
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BS, Chemical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo
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MBA, Global Management, University of Phoenix-Utah Campus
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Pilot Plant Engineer, APV Crepaco
Interned in Technical Service Lab and ran the Pilot Dryer Lab.
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Process Engineer, Andco Environmental
Manufacturer of industrial waste water treatment systems.
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Process Engineer, Hexcel Corporation
Responsible for Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and Production.
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Plant Engineering Manager, Hexcel Corporation
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Operations Manager, Park Aerospace Technologies Corp.
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Engineering Manager, Cytec
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Operations Manager, Cytec
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Member Board of Directors, University of New Mexico Valencia County Campus
Member of development board for campus.
Proudest Accomplishment
At 16 I set a goal to be a plant manager by the time I was 40. On my 40th birthday I got the job!
Experience Highlights
Sr Director Process Services and Technology
GAF
Executive Director Mfg and Process Technology
GAF
Director of Operations
Quest construction products
Chairman of the Board
Greenville, TX Chamber of Commerce
Sr. Operations Improvement Manager
Cytec Engineered Materials
Plant Manager
Aristech Surfaces LLC
Member Board of Directors
Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Education Highlights
BS, Chemical Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo
MBA, Global Management
University of Phoenix-Utah Campus
Causes
Member of Development Board for Valencia County Campus
University of New Mexico
Board Member, Finance Committee Chair
Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Interests
Hiking
no better way to enjoy the wonders of the southwest than a nice hike
Piano
A great way to unwind after a long week. I always make it up as I go, just like every day.
Golf
The best way to enjoy the outdoors and have some fun.
Results
16%
AvG Inc in shift output by plants adopting digital
3
company-wide culture initiatives led
16
separate applications integrated into iiot
12%
Amt over oi plan in 2023
3.0 %
Avg OEE improvement in plants with digital tools
8 mo
From concept to launch of brand new product
Skills
TQM
2
Supply Chain
2
Materials
2
FMEA
6
Design of Experiments
1
Coatings
1
ISO
6
Quality System
2
Kaizen
2
Operational Excellence
6
Process Optimization
3
Process Safety Management
3
Root Cause Analysis
20+
Cross-functional Team Leadersh
5
Manufacturing
14
Continuous Improvement
20+
SPC
8
Plastics
5
Process Engineering
20+
Process Simulation
3
Quality Management
4
Polymers
5
Factory
2
Product Development
2
DMAIC
4
Procurement
3
Team Building
2
Leadership
4
Aerospace
2
Process Improvement
9
5S
7
Value Stream Mapping
2
Six Sigma
14
Manufacturing Operations Manag
9
Lean Manufacturing
20+
Engineering
20+
Questions & Answers
When do you enjoy work the most?
Any time a colleague asks for my opinion/ advice either specific to a project or even outside of work concerning life issues. I really love sharing my thoughts and experiences and when I can help anyone else make better decisions and improve their life then I feel fulfilled.Â
What is an example of how you impacted others?
The first wellness fair included the mobile mammogram bus. One of our most tenured operators decided to get tested and they discovered a lump. She was able to start treatment and survived.Â
What do you like about managing others?
I enjoy the process of developing a vision for where a team would like to be in the future, and then providing the tools and skills that allow them to achieve that vision.
What do you love about Phoenix?
First and foremost of course is the climate. The heat and warm weather are very appealing to me and even the summers are not so hot that they can't be enjoyed. Next is the quality of life- the sports teams, the parks, the hiking trails, and the cultural activities. There is definitely a lot to do to enrich the soul outside of work. Lastly of course is the growth. Phoenix is a very progressive city with lots of outside influences that make this such a diverse place to live, work, and play.
