Experience

Newmar

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Engineering

  • Feb 2023 - Present



AKTV8

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

• VP OF OPERATIONS

  • May 2016 - Feb 2023

  As a member of the senior leadership team (since starting as a 3-person operation in a garage), we have grown AKTV8 into a $8M ISO 9001:2015 certified company with 20 team members and a fully functional 27,000 SF manufacturing facility. With leadership responsibility for supply chain management, manufacturing, QMS, and co-responsibility for program management and engineering, our team develops next-generation automotive technologies centered on intelligent, integrated solutions that enhance ride comfort, performance and safety for commercial trucks, recreational vehicles and beyond. We specialize in pneumatic control systems, electronics and module design, embedded safety, and mobile connectivity. Working with industry leading channel partners, we have successfully launched products to market, and continue to execute on our strategic vision and product roadmaps. Show less



Tangent Design Group, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CONSULTANT/DESIGNER

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2023

  As a member of Tangent, I contribute knowledge and experience of product design and vehicle engineering gained over the past 30 years in multiple vehicle segments, to a highly talented and creative team, focused on delivering world class solutions for our clients. Over the past 6 years, this has included leading activities for Thor Motorcoach, Morgan Olson, Utilimaster, and other private client projects with 2D sketching, 3D modeling, program management, and engineering systems integration. As a member of Tangent, I contribute knowledge and experience of product design and vehicle engineering gained over the past 30 years in multiple vehicle segments, to a highly talented and creative team, focused on delivering world class solutions for our clients. Over the past 6 years, this has included leading activities for Thor Motorcoach, Morgan Olson, Utilimaster, and other private client projects with 2D sketching, 3D modeling, program management, and engineering systems integration.



REV Recreation Group

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

• DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  Tasked with the goal of bringing automotive design aesthetics, development practices and quality standards to REV’s 4 iconic RV brands; American Coach, Monaco Coach, Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler, we re-defined and successfully launched 20+ product lines with distinct DNA branding, state of the art technology and modern interior décor. Working in close collaboration with sales, supply chain, manufacturing, vendor partners and our existing customers’ we developed key product characteristics, requirements, and criteria data to guide design activities and shorten development timing, while achieving higher quality fit and finish standards. Show less



Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2012

  Led program management, product design, engineering, fabrication, build and testing for automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicle, military and ride entertainment industry products and vehicles. One example is the Samsung Star 4-wheel electric drive; 4-wheel steer, unmanned guided vehicle. This was a “clean-sheet” development from sketch to functioning vehicle in 8 months. Led program management, product design, engineering, fabrication, build and testing for automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicle, military and ride entertainment industry products and vehicles. One example is the Samsung Star 4-wheel electric drive; 4-wheel steer, unmanned guided vehicle. This was a “clean-sheet” development from sketch to functioning vehicle in 8 months.



Roush

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• DIRECTOR OF BODY ENGINEERING/VEHICLE INTEGRATION

  • Apr 2000 - Jun 2009

  Led start up and development of the original body engineering department. Responsible for the direct and cross functional leadership of technical development, prototyping, and production builds, including: Body-in-White, Composite Structures and Closure Systems Chassis, Suspension and Steering Systems Powertrain and Driveline Systems Hardware, Mechanical an Electrical Systems Interior Cockpit, Seating and Trim Systems Responsible for department (budgets, financials, personnel) in addition to leading and successfully launching specific projects: • 2009 Universal Studios Harry Potter Ride Vehicle • 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 (complete turn-key program for DCX) • 2006 Chrysler ME412 Supercar (body structures & complete vehicle integration) • 2005 GM Sequel Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle (body structures, exterior and complete interior) Show less



Magna International

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Sep 1998 - Apr 2000

  Leadership responsibility for Lincoln Blackwood niche vehicle body structures and interior systems. Directed internal design and engineering resources and managed cross functional teams at Tier 1 suppliers to deliver turn-key vehicle program to Ford Motor Company. Liaised with Ford engineering, vehicle operations, and Kansas City assembly plant for vehicle development and production launch. Leadership responsibility for Lincoln Blackwood niche vehicle body structures and interior systems. Directed internal design and engineering resources and managed cross functional teams at Tier 1 suppliers to deliver turn-key vehicle program to Ford Motor Company. Liaised with Ford engineering, vehicle operations, and Kansas City assembly plant for vehicle development and production launch.



Faurecia

• France
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• ENGINEERING MANAGER

  • Dec 1997 - Sep 1998

  Responsible for design and development of seat hardware for Japanese OEM transplant Customers including frames, tracks, recliners, lifters and EZ entry mechanisms. Liaised with OEM engineering and manufacturing operations in North America and Japan. Responsible for design and development of seat hardware for Japanese OEM transplant Customers including frames, tracks, recliners, lifters and EZ entry mechanisms. Liaised with OEM engineering and manufacturing operations in North America and Japan.



Magna International

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

  • Nov 1994 - Dec 1997

  Responsible for design, development, and program management of door hardware systems for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator including exterior & interior release handles, latching and remote-control mechanisms. Responsible for design, development, and program management of door hardware systems for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator including exterior & interior release handles, latching and remote-control mechanisms.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SENIOR ENGINEER

  • Sep 1992 - Nov 1994

  Worked on design and development of windshield wiper mechanisms across multiple vehicle lines. Worked on design and development of windshield wiper mechanisms across multiple vehicle lines.



JLR

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SENIOR ENGINEER

  • Mar 1990 - Jan 1992

  Worked on design and development of exterior trim and ornamentation systems including sunroof, body cladding and door release handles. Worked on design and development of exterior trim and ornamentation systems including sunroof, body cladding and door release handles.