Recognized as a broad based executive showcasing over thirty years of proven ability in technical product development, materials development, new business development, market positioning and technology. Established expertise in quality control, manufacturing and process engineering.
Proactive and results driven. A superb communicator who leads by example and is quick to capitalize on business opportunities.
Acts in executive leadership role in business development and management, participating in high-tech systems integration and spearheading product line development/invention/patents. Holds full P&L responsibility, with a proven record of teambuilding, strategic partnering and long term planning. Led successful product development and introduction campaigns in corporate environments where sustainable growth, consistent profitability and technical superiority were the order of the day. Key competencies include:
• Company Direction, Re-engineering, Mission and Focus
• R&D and Inventions
• Product Line Development and Enhancement
• Contract Negotiations and Closing
• Profitability Optimization
• Process Improvement
• Staff Selection, Training and Mentoring
• Marketing Strategies and Sales Support
CAREER SYNOPSIS
Envirotrol, Inc., Sewickley, PA 1994 - Present
PRESIDENT AND CEO, CORPORATE DIRECTOR 2002-Present
Full P&L responsibility for the company, heading up all operations of this $20 million manufacturer of industrial organic chemicals and allied services employing a staff of 80, with focus in water and air pollution industries.
Responsible for profit and loss of company, and all operations. Converted company to cash-management strategy
Sales increased 25% and profits increased 200% over previous years through the implementation of stringent cost control and innovative personnel management programs, as well as new product development. Maintained profitability while working through customer bankruptcies and a down market. Made large sales through personal representation and redirected sales force.
Installed self-directed work teams at manufacturing facilities.
Reduced staffing by 20% while increasing throughput by promoting effective teamwork and greater management effectiveness.
Elected to Board of Directors 2005.
VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY 2000- 2002
Won a marketing coup by submitting a patent on a new idea in one week’s time and bidding for a million pound, $2.5 million contract. Grabbed the customer from a major competitor who thought their technology was fool proof.
FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND QUALITY/TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 1994-1999
Inventor of five new products, patented and patents pending, delivering a 25% increase in company’s sales.
Director of Quality Control Lab with five technicians Installed self-directed work teams at manufacturing facilities
Responsible for attainment of two air permits and two RCRA part B hazardous waste storage and thermal treatment permits.
Directed successful ISO 9002 certification effort and establishment of company-wide quality program.
Promoted to Vice President, and now President, in recognition of efforts and impact on company’s bottom line results.
Ausimont USA, Inc., Morristown, NJ 1991 - 1994
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 1994
Reorganized Technology Department, to improve output and costs, heading up the efforts of a staff of 26, including 12 PHD’s, for Technical Service; Process and Applications Development; Engineering; and Project Management for fluoropolymer resins, fluororubbers, and coatings for industrial/FDA approved uses.
Reduced total department expenditures by $1 million per year, while increasing research project workload by 20%.
Drove the development of several new polymers in response to market demands. Developments resulted in increased sales per year of almost 100%(approx. $120 million) for the company. Saved a plant from closing through innovative process changes.
Responsible manager for the entire company capital budget for all plants and facilities.
PROCESS ENGINEERING MANAGER 1991 - 1993
Led a team of eleven scientists, engineers and technicians in R&D work for fluoropolymers for resins and coatings, and for process engineering and instrument engineering of projects for industrial production of same.
Belcan Engineering Group, Inc., Bridgeville, PA (EI Du Pont de Nemours) 1985 - 1991
SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT 1990 - 1991
Managed two consultants for process technology development and environmental and health consulting services for all projects executed in the office.
PROCESS/PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER 1986 - 1990
Managed a group of 30 chemical and mechanical engineers and designers, as well as managing $25 million worth of projects personally. Responsible for engineering services sales and project management of all projects for polymers and industrial products.
Converted office from "job shop" operation to full-service engineering organization with incentive systems, personnel selection and appraisal systems, people empowerment, customer involvement, and enhanced project management systems
Managed the team that grew the office workload 1000% up to $100 million in total installed project costs, with technical responsibility for all engineering disciplines.
PROCESS/PROJECT ENGINEER 1985- 1986
Process engineer and project manager for over 60 small projects, including above period, for pilot plants to full-scale facilities, including warehouses, office structures, manufacturing facilities, and utilities for all manner of polymer and monomer products.
Avoided $4 million in capital costs while increasing polymer production over $1 million annually through an innovative reactor cooling system modification.
Dravo Engineers, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 1980 - 1985
SENIOR ENGINEER
Process engineer, project engineer, proposal manager, and technical support to Sales for clients in petroleum refining, coal gasification, chemicals, steel by-products, metallurgical industries, and polymers, for projects ranging up to $500 million, total installed cost.
US Industrial Chemicals, Tuscola, IL
1977 - 1980
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Process Engineer for polyethylene and EVA copolymers, including fine powders.
BP Oil, Inc., Marcus Hook, PA
1975 - 1977
REFINERY ENGINEER
Process engineer on fluid catalytic cracker, reformer, and plant support units.
EDUCATION, PATENTS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/LICENSURE
Strayer University, Arlington, VA
MBA
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Member, ASTM Committee D28 on Activated Carbon;
Membership Secretary for Committee
Patents No. 6, 425, 941; 6, 946, 077; and 3 pending
Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana |
