A people oriented, professional manager with twenty-eight years of management experience in the areas of: manufacturing, plant, and industrial engineering; manufacturing R & D and strategy; and international technology assessment and implementation in both automotive and aircraft industries. Experience at plant, divisional and corporate levels with a good blend of technical, managerial, and financial assignments. Substantial exposure to United States, European, and Japanese manufacturing and management practices. Oriented towards world-class competitiveness and results with a broad record of accomplishments in all areas of manufacturing. A recognized leader in benchmarking manufacturing practices, facilities and program investment worldwide.
Professional Experience
President Pinnacle Associates 1991-Present
Manager, Powertrain Facilities Chrysler Motors 1990-1991
Manager, Special Programs Chrysler Motors 1990
Manager, Competitive Analysis Chrysler Motors 1988-1989
& Technical Studies
Manager, Stamping Facilities Chrysler Motors 1986-1987
Director, Tooling McDonnell-Douglas 1984-1986
Director, Production Planning McDonnell-Douglas 1982-1984
International Consultant Ford Motor Company 1976-1982
Principal Staff Engineer, R&D Ford Motor Company 1973-1976
Manager, Plant engineering Ford Motor Company 1972-1973
Division Project Engineer Ford Motor Company 1969-1972
Industrial Engineer Ford Motor Company 1969
Foreman, Tool & Die Ford Motor Company 1968-1969
Project Engineer General Motors 1967-1968
Co-op Student Engineer General Motors 1962-1967
Wood Patternmaker Apprentice General Motors 1960-1962
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Eastern Michigan Univ. 1969-1972
Management Major Ypsilanti, Michigan
MBA Program University Of Michigan 1967-1969
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Science General Motors Institute 1962-1968
Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Process Development (Co-op)
