Experience

Republic Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CIO and VP of Information Technology

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area CIO for DRL Enterprises, a Privately Held, Global Company in Manufacturing and Distribution of Retail/Consumer Goods with FDA Regulatory requirements. Several companies under DRL Enterprises include Republic Brands (formerly Republic Tobacco), Republic Group, Republic Technologies Canada, Top Tobacco and the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team. With key brands such as OCB (ocbusa.com), Job Papers (jobpapers.com), Zig-Zag (Canada and/Europe) and many others in the Tobacco, Rolling Papers and Cones… Show more CIO for DRL Enterprises, a Privately Held, Global Company in Manufacturing and Distribution of Retail/Consumer Goods with FDA Regulatory requirements. Several companies under DRL Enterprises include Republic Brands (formerly Republic Tobacco), Republic Group, Republic Technologies Canada, Top Tobacco and the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team. With key brands such as OCB (ocbusa.com), Job Papers (jobpapers.com), Zig-Zag (Canada and/Europe) and many others in the Tobacco, Rolling Papers and Cones industry. Customers include B2B Wholesalers and Chain Stores as well as B2C, Dispensaries (Cannabis) and Smoke Shops. Show less



Sure Fit Inc.

• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Information Officer - Private Equity/Retail Consumer Goods

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  Greater Chicago Area CIO for SureFit Home Decor Group, a consumer goods company consisting of six industry leading companies such as SureFit Furniture Covers and Slipcovers, Spencer Decorative Pillows & Window Furnishings, Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protection & Encasements, Patio Armor Covers and Hookless Bath/Crescent Shower Rod Brands. Brands sold through national big box retailers, furniture and mattress retailers, wholesalers, hospitality clients, direct mail and e-commerce websites of www.surefit.com… Show more CIO for SureFit Home Decor Group, a consumer goods company consisting of six industry leading companies such as SureFit Furniture Covers and Slipcovers, Spencer Decorative Pillows & Window Furnishings, Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protection & Encasements, Patio Armor Covers and Hookless Bath/Crescent Shower Rod Brands. Brands sold through national big box retailers, furniture and mattress retailers, wholesalers, hospitality clients, direct mail and e-commerce websites of www.surefit.com, www.protectabed.com and fpghospitality.com. Show less



NorthShore University HealthSystem

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Information Technology - Corporate ERP Systems and Epic EMR/Radiology

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

  Greater Chicago Area Oversaw IT Corporate systems for Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain and Radiology for NorthShore University Health IT. NorthShore University HealthSystem is a comprehensive, fully integrated healthcare delivery system ($1.8B). The system includes four hospitals in the Chicago metropolitan area and a wide spectrum of leading clinical programs. Key responsibilities were to build relationships and partner with internal customers and stakeholders of HR, HRIS, Finance, Radiology Physicians and… Show more Oversaw IT Corporate systems for Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain and Radiology for NorthShore University Health IT. NorthShore University HealthSystem is a comprehensive, fully integrated healthcare delivery system ($1.8B). The system includes four hospitals in the Chicago metropolitan area and a wide spectrum of leading clinical programs. Key responsibilities were to build relationships and partner with internal customers and stakeholders of HR, HRIS, Finance, Radiology Physicians and Hospital Operations to ensure IT service delivery and initiatives aligned with operational needs. Managed teams, projects, priorities, vendors and daily operations as well as act as a change agent to improve efficiencies, system interoperability and implementations of latest technologies. Show less



PulteGroup

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Technology Manager - Corporate Systems, ERP & Applications

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  Bloomfield Hills, MI IT Executive for a publicly held Fortune 500 homebuilding company, one of the largest in its industry. Managed key IT initiatives, staff and transition planning for the corporate office move from Michigan to Georgia. Worked closely with ERP consultants (Infor/Lawson) for a large Finance upgrade in a highly customized environment. Partnered with Oracle for hardware infrastructure upgrades and new software implementations for data replication and reporting needs.



Geneva Watch Group

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CIO/Private Equity/Retail Consumer Goods

  • Jul 1999 - Dec 2013

  Canton MI Head of IT for a private equity held consumer goods company in the Retail and Manufacturing Industry. Utilized skills such as Project Management, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Data Management, Partner Management and IT Security to ensure business and technology align. Acted as an effective leader and sound decision maker to ensure IT initiatives are aligned with business goals and strategies in a global environment. Oversaw all aspects of IT Operations, Networking, ERP, Applications,… Show more Head of IT for a private equity held consumer goods company in the Retail and Manufacturing Industry. Utilized skills such as Project Management, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Data Management, Partner Management and IT Security to ensure business and technology align. Acted as an effective leader and sound decision maker to ensure IT initiatives are aligned with business goals and strategies in a global environment. Oversaw all aspects of IT Operations, Networking, ERP, Applications, Infrastructure, EDI, Business Intelligence and E-Commerce (wwww.genevawatchgroup.com). Additionally, successfully centralized systems and technical resources through the acquisition of 4 watch companies added to the private equity portfolio of Heritage Partners. Participated in the sale of Geneva Watch Group from PE firm to a privately held watch company Binda Group, Italy. Experienced in licensed and owned brands as well as working with mass, online, department store and specialty retailers. Show less



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Consultant - ERP Practice

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 1999

  Greater Detroit Area Recruited to serve as a functional ERP consultant for a number of challenging projects, in various industries, during a successful four year tenure as a technology consultant—including engagements with United Technologies Automotive, Diebold Inc., Echlin Automotive, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. As a consultant, had the opportunity to learn new business operations quickly, adapt to change and engage with clients. In addition, attended recruiting and charity events on behalf of Ernst &… Show more Recruited to serve as a functional ERP consultant for a number of challenging projects, in various industries, during a successful four year tenure as a technology consultant—including engagements with United Technologies Automotive, Diebold Inc., Echlin Automotive, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. As a consultant, had the opportunity to learn new business operations quickly, adapt to change and engage with clients. In addition, attended recruiting and charity events on behalf of Ernst & Young, as well as be a guest speaker at local Universities to share experiences of “life as a consultant”. Show less