Vice President of Product Development

• Jul 2023 - Present

Director of Research and Development

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2023

Senior Product Development/Quality Assurance Engineer

• Aug 2006 - Jan 2020

Issued Patents for Gideon® HVAC Technology - Developed technology to extend the filter life of the HVAC fresh air filter while also decreasing demands on the HVAC system’s air handler blowers. This allows the cab enclosure to remain pressurized longer to protect the operator from outside debris entering the enclosure. The technology also extended component life of the HVAC system by significantly decreasing the exposure of the condenser and evaporator coils to airborne debris.… Show more Issued Patents for Gideon® HVAC Technology - Developed technology to extend the filter life of the HVAC fresh air filter while also decreasing demands on the HVAC system’s air handler blowers. This allows the cab enclosure to remain pressurized longer to protect the operator from outside debris entering the enclosure. The technology also extended component life of the HVAC system by significantly decreasing the exposure of the condenser and evaporator coils to airborne debris. Issued Patents for PowerKLONE® Engine Technology – Helped develop technology to extend filter life for high airflow demanding Tier 3 and Tier 4 engines while providing reduced restriction to the engine intake improving power and fuel economy. Issued Patents for RESPA® Filtration System Technologies – Developed technology to merge high efficiency filtration to Sy-Klone’s industry leading Gideon® Technology in one inclusive system. The primary focus was to improve the operating enclosure environment for machine operators. This technology would lead to a parallel program called RadialSHIELD® Technology. The filtration systems have been tested and used in standard studies in partnership with the National Institute for Occupation Safety (NIOSH), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Mining Safety and Health Association (MSHA), and the Queensland Government with the University of Western Australia. Issued Patents for RadialSHIELD® Filter Technologies – Developed a product line of high efficiency self-cleaning filters using Nanofiber Filtration Technology, HEPA, and Carbon impregnated medias for Sy-Klone’s line of RESPA products. The filters were designed to comply with one or more of the following standards European Standards EN 1822, EN 779, EN 12941, American Standard AHSRAE 52.2, and ISO 5011 Standards. Designed SAE J726/ISO-5011 Testing Facility – Designed Sy-Klone’s testing facility to test performance of engine, and HVAC system performances at various airflow requirements.

Senior Engineering Consultant

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2006

Senior Product Design Engineer

• May 1998 - Jun 2004

Product Designer/Cad Modeler

• Feb 1991 - May 1998

Designed Series 9000® Single-Stage Precleaner – Took Sy-Klone’s patented processes and designed the Series 9000® product line of precleaners. The precleaners were the first of their kind to be constructed from polymers. Switching to polymers allowed for aerodynamic and less restrictive designs not feasible in metal while sufficiently reducing manufacturing costs. The designs were issued a US patent. The precleaners have been private labeled by many large original equipment manufacturers… Show more Designed Series 9000® Single-Stage Precleaner – Took Sy-Klone’s patented processes and designed the Series 9000® product line of precleaners. The precleaners were the first of their kind to be constructed from polymers. Switching to polymers allowed for aerodynamic and less restrictive designs not feasible in metal while sufficiently reducing manufacturing costs. The designs were issued a US patent. The precleaners have been private labeled by many large original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Designed Fluid System® Series – Standardized the product line of fluid purification platforms using patented Barrier Purification® Technology to purify many industrial fluids. Standardizing components among the various product lines reduced manufacturing costs and inventory levels. He was also instrumental in the development and testing of the coalescing chamber design that was issued in the US patent.

Manufacturer

• Feb 1990 - Feb 1991

Manufactured Barrier and Fluid System fluid purification systems and filters. Produced Urethane feed rollers. Assembled Series 9000 installations. Packaged, inventoried, and shipped product.

Sr. Project Engineer

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2006

Designed USNS T-AKE Consoles – Submitted designs to the US Navy that would lead to Vulcan Manufacturing being awarded the contract to manufacture the complete bridge console sets for the US Navy’s Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships: USNS Lewis and Clark, the USNS Sacagawea, and the USNS Allen Shepard. Managed the complete manufacturing process and certification to the MIL specifications as outlined by the contract. Streamlined Ocean-Going Console Construction – Performed studies on Vulcan… Show more Designed USNS T-AKE Consoles – Submitted designs to the US Navy that would lead to Vulcan Manufacturing being awarded the contract to manufacture the complete bridge console sets for the US Navy’s Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships: USNS Lewis and Clark, the USNS Sacagawea, and the USNS Allen Shepard. Managed the complete manufacturing process and certification to the MIL specifications as outlined by the contract. Streamlined Ocean-Going Console Construction – Performed studies on Vulcan Manufacturing processes used to manufacture consoles from conception to delivery. Devised strategies that allowed Vulcan Manufacturing to streamline its processes, reduce material waste, and reduce its labor requirements. Show less Designed USNS T-AKE Consoles – Submitted designs to the US Navy that would lead to Vulcan Manufacturing being awarded the contract to manufacture the complete bridge console sets for the US Navy’s Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships: USNS Lewis and Clark, the USNS Sacagawea, and the USNS Allen Shepard. Managed the complete manufacturing process and certification to the MIL specifications as outlined by the contract. Streamlined Ocean-Going Console Construction – Performed studies on Vulcan… Show more Designed USNS T-AKE Consoles – Submitted designs to the US Navy that would lead to Vulcan Manufacturing being awarded the contract to manufacture the complete bridge console sets for the US Navy’s Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships: USNS Lewis and Clark, the USNS Sacagawea, and the USNS Allen Shepard. Managed the complete manufacturing process and certification to the MIL specifications as outlined by the contract. Streamlined Ocean-Going Console Construction – Performed studies on Vulcan Manufacturing processes used to manufacture consoles from conception to delivery. Devised strategies that allowed Vulcan Manufacturing to streamline its processes, reduce material waste, and reduce its labor requirements. Show less

AH-64A Attack Helicopter Mechanic

• Nov 1991 - Oct 2000

Inspected, maintained, and repaired the AH-64A airframe and components required to maintain the helicopter in mission ready status. Inspected, maintained, and repaired the AH-64A airframe and components required to maintain the helicopter in mission ready status.