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Expedition: GlobalFounder, Adventuring Attache
Aug. 2022Building out an expeditionary non-profit to undertake applied research and to trial emerging technologies in the wild.
Samrick FamilyFamily Leave
Feb. 2020 - Aug. 2022A longer than expected hiatus from professional work to support a now-deceased parent and an in-law with advancing dementia has given me an even greater appreciation for the value of strong relationships and a focus on doing things that truly matter.
GOODMAN JFS OF BROWARD COUNTYChief Administrative Officer
May. 2019 - Feb. 2020Davie, FLServing all communities in Broward County, Goodman JFS has created a better way to sustain charitable work. By offering world-class fee based services to those with insurance, we produce market based profits which are used to underwrite those same services - and more - for people in need.
Interim Leadership EngagementsConsultant
Jun. 2018 - Dec. 2018WorldwideProviding strategic development and tactical implementation support to private equity and operating companies worldwide.
Blue Star AutomationPresident
Mar. 2016 - May. 2018Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan AreaStartup industrial automation firm supporting tooling and systems for terrestrial, air, and space industries. Negotiated and completed acquisition of underperforming machine shop as platform company. Developed management, marketing/selling, and operating teams.
Paragon D&EManaging Director
Nov. 2012 - Dec. 2015Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan AreaGlobal supplier of large, complex tooling systems and precision machined components for the aerospace, oil and gas, defense, and nuclear industries. Rebuilt company culture to profitably grow sales by 40%. Led strategic planning and implementation activities.
YPOEducation Chair, Deal Global Business Network
Oct. 2011 - Jul. 2012As the first Global Business Network in the YPO-WPO organization, Deal brings 4,000 members together to share opportunities, needs and leads, and financing. As the Education Chair, I spearheaded the rollout of high value events in every region around the world!
Simplicity PartnersPrincipal
Jun. 2008 - Aug. 2012Boutique small and mid-market consulting firm. Managed strategic development and implementation of products and services, marketing/sales and talent acquisition. Developed, trained and motivated 10 full time, 4 commission staff. • Named to Grand Rapids Business Journal “40 Under 40”
• Twice recognized as MBPA “101 Best and Brightest”
• Generated $500,000 annually in consulting sales
• Integrated and improved sales, operations in aerospace and manufacturing
YPOMember
Dec. 2005Served in multiple chapter and network leadership roles in the premier business leadership organization.
Mill Steel CompanyPresident/COO
Jul. 2003 - Jun. 2008Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan AreaOversaw all aspects of leading steel service center. Implemented strategic and tactical plans for growth during manufacturing recession. Managed cost reduction, labor relations and people development. Supervised 8 member leadership team. Oversaw financials, operations and sales. Capitalized on collective bargaining approach through long term contracts with USW/CAW.
Mill Steel CompanyExecutive Vice President
May. 2002 - Jun. 2003
Mill Steel CompanyVice President
May. 1999 - May. 2002
Mill Steel CompanyMarketing and Planning Coordinator
Jun. 1995 - May. 1999
Mill Steel CompanyIntern
Jul. 1988 - May. 1995
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