Experience

Jordan Transformer LLC

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  A family owned company, founded in 1973 as a repair shop for the repair of Utility transformers supporting the U.S. electric grid and as a provider of transformer field services. Evolved the capabilities to be a leading U.S. substation transformer and mobile substation designer and manufacture capable of performing redesign, remanufacture, retrofits, testing, and onsite services. Serving investor-owned utilities (IOU), electric Co-Ops, and public municipality-owned in North America for… Show more A family owned company, founded in 1973 as a repair shop for the repair of Utility transformers supporting the U.S. electric grid and as a provider of transformer field services. Evolved the capabilities to be a leading U.S. substation transformer and mobile substation designer and manufacture capable of performing redesign, remanufacture, retrofits, testing, and onsite services. Serving investor-owned utilities (IOU), electric Co-Ops, and public municipality-owned in North America for mid-power substation transformers with ratings up to 100 MVA with voltages up to 230kV. As CEO, leading the overall day-to-day operations and resources as the main point of transparent communication between the board of directors and family ownership while being the public face of the company in the small vibrant community of Jordan, MN. Direct reports across Sales, Marketing, Technology, Production, Quality, Service and Admin. Additionally utilizing Fractional leaders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, Project Management, and Contracts plus additional subject matter expert (SME) consultants to mentor and grow by establishing best practice methodologies and processes. Show less A family owned company, founded in 1973 as a repair shop for the repair of Utility transformers supporting the U.S. electric grid and as a provider of transformer field services. Evolved the capabilities to be a leading U.S. substation transformer and mobile substation designer and manufacture capable of performing redesign, remanufacture, retrofits, testing, and onsite services. Serving investor-owned utilities (IOU), electric Co-Ops, and public municipality-owned in North America for… Show more A family owned company, founded in 1973 as a repair shop for the repair of Utility transformers supporting the U.S. electric grid and as a provider of transformer field services. Evolved the capabilities to be a leading U.S. substation transformer and mobile substation designer and manufacture capable of performing redesign, remanufacture, retrofits, testing, and onsite services. Serving investor-owned utilities (IOU), electric Co-Ops, and public municipality-owned in North America for mid-power substation transformers with ratings up to 100 MVA with voltages up to 230kV. As CEO, leading the overall day-to-day operations and resources as the main point of transparent communication between the board of directors and family ownership while being the public face of the company in the small vibrant community of Jordan, MN. Direct reports across Sales, Marketing, Technology, Production, Quality, Service and Admin. Additionally utilizing Fractional leaders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, Project Management, and Contracts plus additional subject matter expert (SME) consultants to mentor and grow by establishing best practice methodologies and processes. Show less



Caffeinated Biz, LLC

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• President | Founder | Board Advisor

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  My deliverable is action-oriented, thought provoking alternatives from decades of wisdom and scars, having "been-there, done-that" as a board director at public and private global manufacturing companies serving Fortune 500 clients. I work alongside CEOs, Founders and Executive leaders at the pace associated with the organization's complexity and speed. As President and Founder of Caffeinated Biz, I serve as a committee member or board advisor providing unbiased insights and ideas from… Show more My deliverable is action-oriented, thought provoking alternatives from decades of wisdom and scars, having "been-there, done-that" as a board director at public and private global manufacturing companies serving Fortune 500 clients. I work alongside CEOs, Founders and Executive leaders at the pace associated with the organization's complexity and speed. As President and Founder of Caffeinated Biz, I serve as a committee member or board advisor providing unbiased insights and ideas from an outside third party point-of-view within a safe-harbor environment to technology companies with custom or tailored products delivered globally. Show less My deliverable is action-oriented, thought provoking alternatives from decades of wisdom and scars, having "been-there, done-that" as a board director at public and private global manufacturing companies serving Fortune 500 clients. I work alongside CEOs, Founders and Executive leaders at the pace associated with the organization's complexity and speed. As President and Founder of Caffeinated Biz, I serve as a committee member or board advisor providing unbiased insights and ideas from… Show more My deliverable is action-oriented, thought provoking alternatives from decades of wisdom and scars, having "been-there, done-that" as a board director at public and private global manufacturing companies serving Fortune 500 clients. I work alongside CEOs, Founders and Executive leaders at the pace associated with the organization's complexity and speed. As President and Founder of Caffeinated Biz, I serve as a committee member or board advisor providing unbiased insights and ideas from an outside third party point-of-view within a safe-harbor environment to technology companies with custom or tailored products delivered globally. Show less



PAR Systems

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• President, Automation Solutions | Board Director, PaR Systems LTD | Aerospace, Industrial, Utility

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2019

  A family owned, (previously private equity held until 2017) company designing and manufacturing first-of-a-kind custom industrial robotic automation equipment to the Aerospace, Nuclear, Industrial, Medical and Marine industries with operations in the US, Europe and South Africa serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. www.par.com As President, I led global multi-site operations and oversaw P&L within a corporate matrix organization; independent operations in US and… Show more A family owned, (previously private equity held until 2017) company designing and manufacturing first-of-a-kind custom industrial robotic automation equipment to the Aerospace, Nuclear, Industrial, Medical and Marine industries with operations in the US, Europe and South Africa serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. www.par.com As President, I led global multi-site operations and oversaw P&L within a corporate matrix organization; independent operations in US and South Africa, direct sales and service offices in US, Europe, and South Africa, nine independent sales representatives in US, UK, Europe, Asia, India, and South Africa. Disciplined in strategic planning with a relentless drive to win. Twelve reports across Sales, Engineering, R&D, Production, Service, Finance, and Administration. Show less A family owned, (previously private equity held until 2017) company designing and manufacturing first-of-a-kind custom industrial robotic automation equipment to the Aerospace, Nuclear, Industrial, Medical and Marine industries with operations in the US, Europe and South Africa serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. www.par.com As President, I led global multi-site operations and oversaw P&L within a corporate matrix organization; independent operations in US and… Show more A family owned, (previously private equity held until 2017) company designing and manufacturing first-of-a-kind custom industrial robotic automation equipment to the Aerospace, Nuclear, Industrial, Medical and Marine industries with operations in the US, Europe and South Africa serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. www.par.com As President, I led global multi-site operations and oversaw P&L within a corporate matrix organization; independent operations in US and South Africa, direct sales and service offices in US, Europe, and South Africa, nine independent sales representatives in US, UK, Europe, Asia, India, and South Africa. Disciplined in strategic planning with a relentless drive to win. Twelve reports across Sales, Engineering, R&D, Production, Service, Finance, and Administration. Show less



Aetrium Incorporated

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

• Chief Executive Officer | President | Board Director | Semiconductor Automation

  • Sep 1995 - Dec 2011

  A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing industrial robotic automation and reliability test equipment to the cyclical semiconductor industry with operations in the US and global distribution sales and service organizations serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. As President and Chief Executive Officer, I led US operations and oversaw P&L; US and Malaysia direct sales and service and a mix of 14 independent distributors and sales representatives in 13… Show more A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing industrial robotic automation and reliability test equipment to the cyclical semiconductor industry with operations in the US and global distribution sales and service organizations serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. As President and Chief Executive Officer, I led US operations and oversaw P&L; US and Malaysia direct sales and service and a mix of 14 independent distributors and sales representatives in 13 countries within the US, UK, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Used a hands-on leadership approach to drive best practices, enhancing operational efficiencies. Transparent communication to Investors and the Board of Directors. Eight reports across Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, CAO, Treasurer, IT, and HR. Show less A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing industrial robotic automation and reliability test equipment to the cyclical semiconductor industry with operations in the US and global distribution sales and service organizations serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. As President and Chief Executive Officer, I led US operations and oversaw P&L; US and Malaysia direct sales and service and a mix of 14 independent distributors and sales representatives in 13… Show more A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing industrial robotic automation and reliability test equipment to the cyclical semiconductor industry with operations in the US and global distribution sales and service organizations serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. As President and Chief Executive Officer, I led US operations and oversaw P&L; US and Malaysia direct sales and service and a mix of 14 independent distributors and sales representatives in 13 countries within the US, UK, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Used a hands-on leadership approach to drive best practices, enhancing operational efficiencies. Transparent communication to Investors and the Board of Directors. Eight reports across Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, CAO, Treasurer, IT, and HR. Show less



Goodrich

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director, UK | Expatriate Post | Business Development Manager | Aerospace Sensors & Systems

  • Aug 1987 - Sep 1995

  A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing aerospace aircraft flight sensors and aircraft systems, which supports the military and commercial aerospace industries serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. (acquired by UTC and now Collins) Promoted through six different business leadership roles (Test Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, Senior Program Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Managing Director and Business Development Manager - Boeing) contributing… Show more A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing aerospace aircraft flight sensors and aircraft systems, which supports the military and commercial aerospace industries serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. (acquired by UTC and now Collins) Promoted through six different business leadership roles (Test Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, Senior Program Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Managing Director and Business Development Manager - Boeing) contributing to the development, growth and delivery of new aerospace high performance commercial and military aircraft sensors to Fortune 100 clients globally. Show less A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing aerospace aircraft flight sensors and aircraft systems, which supports the military and commercial aerospace industries serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. (acquired by UTC and now Collins) Promoted through six different business leadership roles (Test Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, Senior Program Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Managing Director and Business Development Manager - Boeing) contributing… Show more A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing aerospace aircraft flight sensors and aircraft systems, which supports the military and commercial aerospace industries serving a broad and diverse Fortune 500 global customer base. (acquired by UTC and now Collins) Promoted through six different business leadership roles (Test Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, Senior Program Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Managing Director and Business Development Manager - Boeing) contributing to the development, growth and delivery of new aerospace high performance commercial and military aircraft sensors to Fortune 100 clients globally. Show less



Control Data Corporation

• United States
• Computer Hardware
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manufacturing | Test Engineer

  • Jun 1983 - Aug 1987

  A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing high performance disk drive assemblies for the electronics industry. (acquired by Segate) As Senior Test and Manufacturing Engineer, I lead the development of an industry first PC-based board tester with machine learning artificial intelligence (AI). A public company (OEM) designing and manufacturing high performance disk drive assemblies for the electronics industry. (acquired by Segate) As Senior Test and Manufacturing Engineer, I lead the development of an industry first PC-based board tester with machine learning artificial intelligence (AI).