Experience

Solenis

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Marketing & Product Manager, Polyacrylamide, North America

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Business Manager, North America

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  - P&L responsibility for $150MM North American business- Managed 4 regions through regional managers, contracted agents, master distributors, and resellers- Drove consistent top level performance on revenue & gross profit growth while controlling SG&A

• Plant Manager, Greensboro NC & Addyston OH Sites

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Developed a Safety Culture by encouraging a set of core values and behaviors that emphasize safety as an overriding priority• Sustained high standards for Safety programs: Fall Prevention, Hotwork, Confined Space, Linebreaking, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Integrity, and Industrial Ergonomics• Maintained high standards for Environmental Excellence programs: TRI, DHS registration, NC air permit, POTW permit, SPCC plan, RCRA large quantity waste generator• Managed two separate facililites, serving different markets, both of which had an intertwined relationship with other companies operating on the same site (EVONIK and INEOS)• Built a compliance culture by putting systems and processes in place to encourage openness with the employee base while promptly addressing all issues• Managed Capital Project spend on compliance, maintenance, growth, & cost saving projects • Achieved Plant Operating Budget through accurate development of business plan and careful review of monthly expenditures • Worked closely with various commercial teams, marketing, & new product launch teams to support volume growth; Reversed course of downsizing to hiring & expanding in only 2 years• Revised New Product Introduction to accelerate launch and validation phases of process (INNOVA) while participating in Leadership Solenis (exclusive executive training program)• Led Global Logistics Council for all regions, developing and sharing best practices across the world Show less

• Plant Manager, Macon GA & Gaffney SC Sites

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Maintained a fantastic Safety Culture • Created a growth culture by working on beliefs and experiences which drove actions and results: low voluntary turnover, diverse hiring practices, consistent reviews & development plans for all employees• Led HPWO (high performance work organization) efforts that fostered a productive, efficient, content, & represented workforce• Supported an integrated Quality & Production organization that resulted in low customer complaints (DPMO) and high customer delivery performance (OTIF)• Met challenging Working Capital goals by maintaining vigilance over slow moving/offgrade (SMOG) and detailed planning on raw & finished inventory• Developed volume by organizing production & business teams to in – source toll – produced materials• Worked closely with various businesses to support volume growth; set all - time production records in fiscal 2013, 2014, & 2015, despite losing significant tolling volume from GE Betz Show less



Ashland

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Manager, Macon AWT Site

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Ashland sold AWT division to CDR investors, creating Solenis

• Global Business Manager, Ashland Specialty Ingredients

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2013

  • Delivered P&L by coordinating activities including shipment volumes, regional & industry mix, and pricing to achieve gross profit target• Managed tactical aspects of various product lines including rebates, customer returns, supply issues, SMOG management, raw material & plant trial coordination• Negotiated sales contracts to protect the best interests of Ashland and secure customer base• Coordinated multiple global pricing movements and ensured price yield exceeded Purchase Price Variance while staying competitive• Optimized sourcing and ordering policies to minimize freight expenses• Managed priorities within allocation processes in constrained product lines to satisfy both ASI & customer expectations • Supported commercial team through customer visits, sales conference presentations, and pricing documentation Show less

• Global Supply Chain Manager, Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2010

  • Managed the supply chain for two product lines, consisting of over 300 products and distributed to over 100 countries to meet division financial objectives• Acted as peer-group leader among supply chain managers through the transition of the supply chain director position• Managed team of six planning professionals in Schaffhausen, Switzerland office (Jan, 2010 – Jan, 2011)



Hercules & Hercules, Inc.

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unit Supervisor, Operations

  • Jun 2002 - Nov 2006

  • Responsible for production in a seven unit operation HEC facility • Supervised 24 hour operations of 30 union, wage roll employees• Coordinated maintenance activities for 12 mechanics & 3 E&I technicians• Actively led two safety teams to encourage employee safety participation, discussion, and work habits• Upheld consistent, high performance standards for each direct report• Mentored direct reports to develop their professional development

• Production Engineer

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2002

• Manufacturing Technology Engineer

  • Jun 1998 - Sep 2000



Ethyl Corporation

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Various Coop Engineering Positions

  • Jun 1994 - Dec 1996

  05/96 – 12/96 Technical Services Chemical Engineer, Houston, Texas 05/95 – 12/95 Process Technology Chemical Engineer, St. Louis, Missouri 06/94 – 08/94 R&D Technician, Richmond, Virginia 05/96 – 12/96 Technical Services Chemical Engineer, Houston, Texas 05/95 – 12/95 Process Technology Chemical Engineer, St. Louis, Missouri 06/94 – 08/94 R&D Technician, Richmond, Virginia