Experience

BIFMA

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • 2020 - Present

  BIFMA International is the leading commercial furniture association in North America with membership around the world. Managing industry safety, quality, sustainability standards, certifications, and programs. Celebrating design and innovation in recognition of the significance furnishings play in the places we learn, work, heal, and live.



NELSON Worldwide

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Vice President- Regional Executive

  • 2017 - 2020

  Strategic and operational leadership including client engagement, talent development, financial performance, and acquisition integration. Development and implementation of regional and corporate initiatives supporting overall company growth, performance, and the client experience.



Jacobs

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal- Global Buildings

  • 2007 - 2016

  Director of Projects - Corporate Workplace - 2013- 2016Management of internal workplace program overseeing budgeting, programming, planning, design, FFE procurement and construction activities for renovations, relocations, consolidations to support the overall Jacobs portfolio. Implemented corporate safety/quality/work planning best practices. Developed project delivery model, guidelines, standards, contract documentation, and implemented web PM system.National Operations and Project Director- Building Commissioning 2009 - 2013 Managed national commissioning practice servicing healthcare, higher ed, federal, mission critical, and corporate clients. Responsible for business planning, quarterly forecasting, monthly project reviews, and resource management. Business analyst for development of Cx software, designed sales tracking system, and expanded project management software. BeyondZero® 2009-2012 Executive leadership and HSE steering committee to improve safety metrics in the organization. Chartered and implemented 26 national multi regional teams to engage employees in the culture of safety. Design Operations and Project Director- MI and OH 2007 - 2009 Continuation of Midwest regional responsibilities post Jacobs acquisition. Led Carter Burgess team through acquisition transition.



Carter & Burgess

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President- Managing Principal- Midwest

  • 2000 - 2007

  Regional Management of an architectural, interiors, MEP, structural, civil, landscape architecture, urban planning and survey design practice with 4 offices in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana serving corporate, higher education, state and local govt. clients. Led former ASC team through the acquisition transition including 4 office relocations, IT, acctg, HR and legal system integrations. Mobilized multimillion multiyear design alliance contract. Initiated productivity & quality initiatives to systematically improve operational execution and transform agency PM business to AE consultant delivery. Developed regional business plan and growth strategy. Led local business development and supported national pursuits resulting in 30% growth over 5 years. Responsible for P&L, contracts, billings and collections, Consistently ranked in the top 3 performing units of the division and the top third performing office in the company. Developed web based design project management system for virtual teaming. Led team of peers in development of production platform standards for work sharing across US.



ASC Services LLC

• Vice President Michigan

  • 1994 - 2000

  Managed teams across 2 offices to deliver 50M capital real estate program for Ameritech CRE in Michigan including capital budget development, design (in house and sub contract), supplier management, construction procurement and administration. Developed and implemented corporate standards and TQM process delivering 25 M in perpetual cost savings to client over 5 years. Developed HR systems, PM web based systems, and quality metrics for company to drive operational improvements and value to our client.



Ameritech

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager Corporate Real Estate Design and Construction

  • 1985 - 1994

  Corporate Architect, Project and Construction Manager leading capital projects. Worked with business units to create workplace environments, reduce the corporate lease portfolio, and repurpose company owned space. Responsible for capital budget, scope, procurement, design, bidding, and construction administration. Projects included corporate workplace, data centers, call centers, switch facilities and infrastructure replacements. Represented company in numerous charitable initiatives and as technical representative to local government agencies.