Experience

RESPAWN Products

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, CEO

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Palmer Hamilton, LLC

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner, Vice President of Product

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Green Ag Technologies

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Business Development and Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019



HNI Corporation

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Emerging Channels

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  Oversight in transactional product portfolio strategy development and execution for an operating company of HNI. Developed and executed product strategy allowing company to achieve breakthrough double digit growth 2+ years in a row. Activities included development of new brands, active portfolio management of existing brands, overall product quality, business intelligence tools, and new product launches closely monitoring sales traction and profitability of the growing business. Oversight in transactional product portfolio strategy development and execution for an operating company of HNI. Developed and executed product strategy allowing company to achieve breakthrough double digit growth 2+ years in a row. Activities included development of new brands, active portfolio management of existing brands, overall product quality, business intelligence tools, and new product launches closely monitoring sales traction and profitability of the growing business.



The HON Company

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

  As a project manager I assisted in the business and brand development of a newly acquired operating unit for HNI. Project management responsibilities include the leadership of cross functional teams in order to achieve an overall goal of new brand development for the penetration of incremental markets for HNI. Activities would include extensive new product launches utilizing detailed market research, inventory management, along with development and implementation of go-to-market strategies delivering break through, incremental revenue generating, results.• Gathered market research through VOC surveys, and detailed retail analytics• Launched a new brand, and coordinating product assortment• Development and launch of 100+ skus• Grew the brand from $0 to nearly $5m within 1 year • Engaged in new partnerships, leveraging our global supply chain, and international relationships. Allowing for our company to launch a best total cost product. Show less

• Associate Product Business Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  In the role as product business manager I held responsibility for an assortment of products during their entire life cycle. This included the launch of new products, management of existing, and discontinuations of under performers. Product management has involvement with all facets of the business including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Support. Working with these departments allowed for the products I managed to meet market needs in a quick fashion along with maximizing profitability. • Portfolio development of a $3m product line with one of our largest customers.• Extensive product development with international partners, driving our own development and manufacturing best practices into partnering facilities. • Strategically priced products to minimize channel conflict with existing product and maximize overall profitability.• Executed market research through voice of the customer (VOC) surveys with dealer channels and end use participants. Show less



HNI Corporation

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Design Engineer

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Working in the leverage furniture operations group I was a member of a team that is responsible for both new product development and management of existing products within all of the operating companies of HNI. This is accomplished through utilizing the best practices of each company to deliver products at the best total cost with the least amount of complexity. • Lead my own projects, and responsible for my own timelines • Participated in multiple rapid continuous improvement events embracing the Kaizan mentality. • Performed voice of the customer research to better understand opportunities, and requirements that best serve the customer’s needs. • Member of a product development team responsible for launching the largest cross company metal case goods product in HNI’s history (Approx $20m projects). Following a successful launch the product is delivering gross margins approx 10% better than the original goal. • Developed detailed product launch timelines, establish supply chain, performed product testing, managed prototyping and pilot runs for a project with 900 base models. • Presented in product life cycle management tollgates to leadership throughout stages of the product's existence. • Worked with closely with project managers analyzing sales data to determine a statement of line that best meets the customer’s needs. Show less



Palmer Hamilton, LLC

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Designed and developed the manufacturing process for two new products. Including 3D CAD design and manufacturing print creation. • Responsible for daily manufacturing issues, and troubleshooting those issues from an engineering perspective • Developed CNC programming for new machinery • Used 3d inspection equipment for the production part approval process. • Maintained part time employment while being a full time student at Iowa State University • Designed and developed the manufacturing process for two new products. Including 3D CAD design and manufacturing print creation. • Responsible for daily manufacturing issues, and troubleshooting those issues from an engineering perspective • Developed CNC programming for new machinery • Used 3d inspection equipment for the production part approval process. • Maintained part time employment while being a full time student at Iowa State University