Experience

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  Lagrange, Inc.

  • President
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  LaGrange, Inc.

  • Amana, IA

  • President

    • Mar 2013 - Present
    • Amana, IA

    Owner / Operator: Oversee complete company operations, with emphasis on project management, building / maintaining client and vendor relationships with an outstanding reputation being fair and diplomatic in dealings, with superior negotiating skills, using excellent communication and customer ser...

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  Aaron Scale Systems

  • Vice President/Project Manager

    • Jan 2006 - Feb 2013

    Project Manager: Responsible for directing the installation of heavy capacity scale projects at large industrial plants. Increased business revenue by developing customer relations and diversifying customer services while improving overall quality standards. Delivered quality work while reducing downtime. Directed the installation of various types of scales to include railroad track, tank, bulkweighing, axle, livestock, and floor scales. Maintained electrical, instrument and controls operations ensuring efficient plant equipment performance. Deliverer turnkey projects starting with the bidding process through scheduling, design, blueprint review, sub-contractor scheduling, material procurement to job completion. Identify critical maintenance components and set up reliability based metrics to track performance and justify equipment replacement or overhaul needs. Coordinate daily with client safety and plant personnel, vendors and contractors discussing current work flow and continuous improvement options that maximize equipment efficiencies. Record the details of service activity and inspections to significantly improve the speed and accuracy of service planning and execution at large industrial plants nationwide. Coach and mentor personnel on project management and reliability best practices. Conduct employee performance evaluations and establish goals and improvement plans. Subject matter expert on reliability standards and compliance regulations.

  • Scale Tech

    • Aug 1999 - Jan 2006

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  United States Army

  • Ft. Lewis, WA

  • 2nd Batallion 75th Ranger Regiment

    • Mar 1998 - Aug 1999
    • Ft. Lewis, WA

    2ND BN, 75TH Ranger Regiment, A CO: airborne school, RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Program) basic demo, advance demo, master breecher, Canadian Jump Wings, Pre Ranger School, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Lifesaver Certification, Fast Rope Training, Combat Water Survival Test, Combatives, Day / Nigh...