Experience

Marietta Silos LLC

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Control Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present



NAPA AUTO PARTS

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Feb 2021



Couch Aggregates

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• District Plant Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2020



US Silica Company

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Assist in managing operations and budgets.• Aid in budget planning for both Columbia and Hurtsboro Plants• Set a 2 year best EBITDA record at Hurtsboro (200k over previous record of 175k)• Implemented a moisture meter and recalibrated it at the Dryer in Hurtsboro to reduce MMBTU’s. • Oversee Hurtsboro reporting and operating decisions. Streamlining dryer by installing a moisture meter for sand entering the dryer, and working on getting moistures measured post drying. Worked with Legal to get a sub-lease signed and executed. Also worked with Legal to develop a “generic” lease and an exploration lease to show landowners prior to any negotiations. Working on a more detailed and planned capEx. Introduced a new contractor to provide competitive bids, and for greatly improved shutdown capabilities. Initiated and executed PAR for truck fall protection and new truck scales. • Manage operations of Columbia Plant. Streamlining conditioning and float systems. Streamlined filter tables by finding the optimal bed depth, and through the use of a variable speed drive to maintain cake depth. Reducing fines loss through floatation and drying by streamlining. Working with engineers to determine areas of structure that need repaired and/or replaced.• Interim EHS coordinator for the COL and HUR plants after a retirement, until a replacement was in place and comfortable. Submitted semi-annual Title V permit reports.• Initiated and executed a capital plan to increase milling capacities by upwards of 15, while collaborating with Corporate Engineering.



Alabama Sand and Gravel

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Manage ops & budgets for two gravel plants, generating annual sales over $10 mil. Budget planning, 3 year capital expense plan; include major maintenance, 10 year mining plan. Hired, trained, and evaluated a staff of over 68 employees. Responsible for compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Participated in strategic planning, expense forecasting, & cash management/investment strategies with VP of Ops and the CEO.• Safety: Weekly safety meetings, compiled safety videos & reports, reported incidents Created and implemented daily pre-shift check lists Compiled routine maintenance plans I implemented an incentive program known as the "rock box". A "u-rock" is written and placed in the box for positive items, such as finding potential safety issues or outstanding performance. The employee with the most "u-rocks" wins an incentive• Mine/Pit I initiated the first use of a motor grader, improve and widen haul roads, and to decrease the potential for passing vehicle accidents.  I created mine plans to include – access, entrance, and directional methods to reduce; standing water, hauling distance, costs, & elevation changes for hauling equipment. 10 yr mine plan• Environmental Collaborate with Corps of Engineers to ensure to minimize effects on navigable waterways and wetlands. Established wetland restoration projects with the Corps of Engineers• Contributions Cut costs by $320,000 first year employed. Designed a 10+ year mining plan Supported design, controls, and implementation of SAP. Solely trained all users at AS&G, aided in the “go-live” and training at one Smelting operation located in Selma, Alabama. Designed and implemented a bonus plan, to improve morale during downsizing, increase production and employee recognition. Collaborated with local community to improve perception of mining, county engineers to improve local gravel roads. Communicated with timber operations



University of Akron

• United States
• Government Administration

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  Graduate Assistant - Intramural Sports Graduate Assistant - Intramural Sports



University of North Alabama

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intramural Supervisor

  • Jan 2005 - May 2008

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - May 2007