Experience

Manchester Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Manufacturing Program Instructor Manufacturing Program Instructor



Retired

• Home

• Retired Aerospace Executive

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  After nearly 45 years in the Aerospace Mfg Industry I’m retiring at the end of May, 2020. Time to start harassing my wife Sharon, my kids and grandkids!👍 After nearly 45 years in the Aerospace Mfg Industry I’m retiring at the end of May, 2020. Time to start harassing my wife Sharon, my kids and grandkids!👍



MB Aerospace

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Retired - My 2020 Retired - My 2020



EDAC Technologies

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director - Next Gen Recruitment

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

  Develop and implement breakthrough recruitment programs for hiring new manufacturing employees. Work closely with Connecticut Community College and University manufacturing administrators to provide "best in class" collaboration and student support. All targeted at making EDAC Technologies the preferred destination for program graduates. Develop and implement breakthrough recruitment programs for hiring new manufacturing employees. Work closely with Connecticut Community College and University manufacturing administrators to provide "best in class" collaboration and student support. All targeted at making EDAC Technologies the preferred destination for program graduates.



Manchester Community College

• Manchester, Connecticut

• Manufacturing Program Director

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Manufacturing Program Director of the Manufacturing Technology Program. Program is focused on the development of "entry level CNC machine operators". Supporting coursework includes Conventional and CNC Machining, Shop Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Materials & Processes, Manufacturing Math, Measurement for Mfg, etc. Provide direction and support of program logistics including schedules, curriculum development, adjunct instructors, recruiting and advising students as well as participate in department, division and college initiatives. Show less



DRSR, LLC

• Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Principal Consultant

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2015

  Consulting services, sales support and advice for companies in the Mfg. Operations, Facility Management and Machine Maintenance fields. Consulting services, sales support and advice for companies in the Mfg. Operations, Facility Management and Machine Maintenance fields.



Pratt & Whitney

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Operations/Director of Facilities and Machine Maintenance

  • 1980 - Feb 2011

  DIRECTOR- FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE, EAST HARTFORD, CT. --- 2006 - 2011 Executive Leadership of the Facilities, Maintenance & Support Services Organizations at Pratt & Whitney. Located at multiple sites. Utilizing a combination of hourly, salary and contractor support, provided facility maintenance, building, grounds and infrastructure upgrades, Fire & Protective Services, Waste Water Treatment, Powerhouse operations and Energy management. Nearly 10M Sq. Ft of buildings and over 2000 acres of property. In addition, Tooling Repairs and Rapid Response support of Module Centers for part repairs and operational assist. PRODUCT DIRECTOR - COMPRESSION SYSTEMS MODULE CENTER, MIDDLETOWN, CT. ---2001-2006 Executive leadership of Compression Systems Module Center Operations. Responsible for Process Engineering and Manufacturing of Fan & Compressor Hardware for all Military and Commercial engine programs. Products included Hollow Fan Blades, Fan & Compressor Cases, Major Rotating Parts (Fan Hubs, Drum Rotors, IBR’s, Compressor and Turbine Disks). Organization included nearly 1100 employees across two locations and a $150M Operating Budget. OPERATIONS MANAGER - DEVELOPMENT, EAST HARTFORD & MIDDLETOWN, CT. --- 1992 - 2001 Lead Development Operations Organization (500 employees/$45M budget) in support of New Technology & Production Readiness. Transition to Module Center leadership role in Compression Systems Module Center. Establish Rotating Parts Business Center structure and provide Engineering and Manufacturing support in the delivery of Military & Commercial, Production and Development Rotor hardware for all Pratt & Whitney engine programs. VARIOUS ROLES IN MANUFACTURING, --- 9500 hour Apprentice graduate (Machining, Tool & Die and Forging Technology), Plant Start-Up (Columbus Ga. Forging Facility), Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Readiness Coordinator, Material Planning & Supervision, Business Unit Mgr. Show less