Vice President of Specialty Products

• Jul 2023 - Present

Leading the Specialty Products Department at Crafco in all areas of roofing, waterproofing, concrete and commercial building materials.

Director - Specialty Products

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

Leading the Specialty Products Department at Crafco in all areas of roofing, waterproofing and commercial building materials.

Technical Product Manager - Specialty Materials

• Dec 2010 - Jan 2021

★ Six Sigma Lean Black Belt ★ Leads technical product management, driving revenue growth from increased sales of private label roofing, waterproofing, coating and adhesive products for industrial and municipal applications. ★ Boosted revenue from private label products through agreements with key Fortune 500 clients. ★ Works with key accounts to solicit feedback and product feature requests; communicated information to the Quality Control and R&D teams to influence product… Show more ★ Six Sigma Lean Black Belt ★ Leads technical product management, driving revenue growth from increased sales of private label roofing, waterproofing, coating and adhesive products for industrial and municipal applications. ★ Boosted revenue from private label products through agreements with key Fortune 500 clients. ★ Works with key accounts to solicit feedback and product feature requests; communicated information to the Quality Control and R&D teams to influence product development. ★ Advised clients on requirements, compliance, regulations and codes governing the use of materials sold by the company. ★ Secured state government approval for the Ultraseal bridge waterproofing system; led presentations to engineering firms and state Departments of Transportation showcasing the benefits of the Ultraseal bridge waterproofing system. ★ Founding member of ASTM workgroup to create a new standard for hot applied waterproofing; presently serving as a recognized expert of polymer modified asphalt membranes on the D08.22 sub-committee. ★ Six Sigma Lean Black Belt and LEED Green Associate accreditations. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT CRAFCO INC. Since 1976, Crafco has supplied the pavement preservation industry with quality products including crack sealant, joint sealant, patching products, geo-composites, and related application equipment. Headquartered in Chandler, AZ, Crafco has sealant plants strategically located around the United States. Crafco pavement preservation products and equipment are distributed worldwide.

Plant Manager

• Oct 2003 - Dec 2010

★ Directed all facets of purchasing, raw materials procurement, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and manufacturing operations. ★ Maintained supervisory authority over 40 employees engaged in production operations at the Cheyenne plant, implementing improvements that captured a 100% gain in productivity. ★ Successfully reduced the AP cycle to 21 days down from 40; this initiative qualified the company for discounts amounting to $150K in savings. ★ Oversaw the… Show more ★ Directed all facets of purchasing, raw materials procurement, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and manufacturing operations. ★ Maintained supervisory authority over 40 employees engaged in production operations at the Cheyenne plant, implementing improvements that captured a 100% gain in productivity. ★ Successfully reduced the AP cycle to 21 days down from 40; this initiative qualified the company for discounts amounting to $150K in savings. ★ Oversaw the construction, staffing, training, and launch of a new production plant in Youngstown. ★ Saved over $100K in transportation costs by developing and filling a new Logistics Coordinator position in charge of facilities in Ohio and Wyoming. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT DEERY AMERICAN Deery American is a leading manufacturer of Pavement Preservation Solutions for Transportation and Commercial Users Worldwide. The Deery product line includes ASTM, AASHTO and Federal Spec crack and joint sealants, bridge expansion joints plus repair mastics for wide crack repair and patching applications. Show less ★ Directed all facets of purchasing, raw materials procurement, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and manufacturing operations. ★ Maintained supervisory authority over 40 employees engaged in production operations at the Cheyenne plant, implementing improvements that captured a 100% gain in productivity. ★ Successfully reduced the AP cycle to 21 days down from 40; this initiative qualified the company for discounts amounting to $150K in savings. ★ Oversaw the… Show more ★ Directed all facets of purchasing, raw materials procurement, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and manufacturing operations. ★ Maintained supervisory authority over 40 employees engaged in production operations at the Cheyenne plant, implementing improvements that captured a 100% gain in productivity. ★ Successfully reduced the AP cycle to 21 days down from 40; this initiative qualified the company for discounts amounting to $150K in savings. ★ Oversaw the construction, staffing, training, and launch of a new production plant in Youngstown. ★ Saved over $100K in transportation costs by developing and filling a new Logistics Coordinator position in charge of facilities in Ohio and Wyoming. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT DEERY AMERICAN Deery American is a leading manufacturer of Pavement Preservation Solutions for Transportation and Commercial Users Worldwide. The Deery product line includes ASTM, AASHTO and Federal Spec crack and joint sealants, bridge expansion joints plus repair mastics for wide crack repair and patching applications. Show less

Director and Plant Manager

• Apr 2000 - Dec 2003

★ Led Deery American's entry into the waterproofing and architectural markets through the management of this acquisition. ★ Managed Customer Service, Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, and Logistics at the manufacturing facility in Mississauga. ★ Launched an ISO 9001 program, achieving certification. ★ Achieved significant gains in quality control and employee training through adherence to ISO 9001… Show more ★ Led Deery American's entry into the waterproofing and architectural markets through the management of this acquisition. ★ Managed Customer Service, Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, and Logistics at the manufacturing facility in Mississauga. ★ Launched an ISO 9001 program, achieving certification. ★ Achieved significant gains in quality control and employee training through adherence to ISO 9001 standards. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT ULTRASEAL WATERPROOFING & SEALANT TECHNOLOGIES Ultraseal Waterproofing & Sealant products protect roads, bridges, and buildings from hydro harm. The company provides support in the form of comprehensive design reviews and technical advice during construction and application. Show less ★ Led Deery American's entry into the waterproofing and architectural markets through the management of this acquisition. ★ Managed Customer Service, Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, and Logistics at the manufacturing facility in Mississauga. ★ Launched an ISO 9001 program, achieving certification. ★ Achieved significant gains in quality control and employee training through adherence to ISO 9001… Show more ★ Led Deery American's entry into the waterproofing and architectural markets through the management of this acquisition. ★ Managed Customer Service, Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, and Logistics at the manufacturing facility in Mississauga. ★ Launched an ISO 9001 program, achieving certification. ★ Achieved significant gains in quality control and employee training through adherence to ISO 9001 standards. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT ULTRASEAL WATERPROOFING & SEALANT TECHNOLOGIES Ultraseal Waterproofing & Sealant products protect roads, bridges, and buildings from hydro harm. The company provides support in the form of comprehensive design reviews and technical advice during construction and application. Show less

Special Events

• 1995 - 2000