Experience

Casper's Truck Equipment

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2023 - Present

  Lead a group of talented people focused on continuously improving for the happiness of our customers and our employees. Lead a group of talented people focused on continuously improving for the happiness of our customers and our employees.



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• President - Work Truck Solutions

  • 2019 - 2022

  Tapped to provide leadership for 17 locations, 1100 employees, and $275 million in revenue. Developed and implemented overall group strategy for expansion of upfitting segment for premiere manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments. Leveraged strong interpersonal effectiveness skills to develop and deepen relationships with key business partners, OEMs and equipment manufacturers. Tapped to provide leadership for 17 locations, 1100 employees, and $275 million in revenue. Developed and implemented overall group strategy for expansion of upfitting segment for premiere manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments. Leveraged strong interpersonal effectiveness skills to develop and deepen relationships with key business partners, OEMs and equipment manufacturers.



Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim President

  • 2019 - 2021

  Transitioned organization from closely held family business to division of publicly traded company during challenging pandemic-driven environment. Refocused business on core lines to achieve greater customer service. Worked across WTS group to identify and achieve cross division synergies. Transitioned organization from closely held family business to division of publicly traded company during challenging pandemic-driven environment. Refocused business on core lines to achieve greater customer service. Worked across WTS group to identify and achieve cross division synergies.



Henderson Products, Inc.

• United States
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2017 - 2020

  Re-built leadership team to move from private equity owned to public company owned business. Developed business strategy for long term profitable growth. Created customer-focused business model by bringing together 7 independent locations into one synergetic operation.

• Senior Vice President Operations

  • 2015 - 2017

  Instituted lean thinking and customer focus mindset for key business operations including manufacturing, sourcing, installation, engineering and warranty/service. Developed operations programs to reduce lead time and increase on time delivery. Created standards for truck build flow lines in all locations to ensure consistency in quality and build.



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Operational Excellence

  • 2012 - 2015

  Responsible for Douglas Dynamics’ Management System development and implementation throughout the enterprise including suppliers, dealers, and acquired businesses. Core member of the Business Development Team responsible for growing the business through M&A. Focused approach to business growth by creating first of its kind playbooks for M&As targeting due diligence and integration.

• Business Unit Manager

  • 2009 - 2012

  Utilized my knowledge and skills with Lean Manufacturing philosophies to transform both the operating practices of the plant, and also the overall culture of the manufacturing team. Worked with production supervisors to transform traditional departments into product line focused business units, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced lead time and greatly improved customer service.



Cole Manufacturing Corporation

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • 2004 - 2009

• Manufacturing Manager | Quality Manager | Tooling Engineer

  • 1999 - 2004