Experience

BIFMA

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

• Technical Director Health and Sustainability

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  As Technical Director I am responsible for developing strategy and managing activities related to BIFMA’s health and sustainability performance services. Working with our volunteer committees and a variety stakeholders, I provide strategic oversight and guidance in these important areas. I serve as advocate in areas of legislation and regulations impacting the industry. This includes actively participating in associated industry organizations to stay current on issues impacting area of responsibility, serving as a point of contact and proactively manage relationships with related organizations and government agencies. Show less



Aquinas College - Grand Rapids

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I am teaching a sustainable management course to upperclassmen who are pursuing a business or sustainability degree. Topics covered include creating sustainability strategies from a corporate point of view, transition teams to implement change, and alignment with ESG requirements. I am teaching a sustainable management course to upperclassmen who are pursuing a business or sustainability degree. Topics covered include creating sustainability strategies from a corporate point of view, transition teams to implement change, and alignment with ESG requirements.



Intertek

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Sales Executive

  • Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

  Responsible for building and growing top clients by introducing additional services, global expansion of services, co-creating new services and creating more efficient ways to execute existing services. Annual revenue $1.4M.

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

  Developing opportunities with current and prospective clients who seek new and pragmatic solutions to meet their sustainability, regulatory, and product safety goals.



Rushmore Sustainability Services

• Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• President

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  I am contracting with companies seeking insight and support to meet the complex demands of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements. I am contracting with companies seeking insight and support to meet the complex demands of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.



SCS Global Services

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Led sales team to reach a 10% increase in sales for indoor air quality certifications, greenhouse gas emissions consulting and responsible forestry verification. Steered entry into the China market through partnership with leading domestic environmental certification company, and established first independent office in Beijing. Devised and implemented a company-wide client marketing program, driving both co-branding and additional service offerings for existing clients. Guided marketing team in promoting brand, educating prospects and demonstrating thought leadership through international industry speaking events, conferences and webinars Created sales and marketing collateral for three new product launches. Show less



Haworth

• United States
• Furniture
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Sustainability and Open Innovation

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  In addition to leading sustainability initiatives, played a key role in connecting Haworth with outside thought leaders as part of a new open innovation program. The partnerships led 5+ news ideas or initiatives that supported current design and innovation teams. Activities include identifying and developing relationships with key universities and institutes. Create memorandums of understanding and facilitate intellectual property discussions.

• Global Sustainability Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2016

  Developing and guiding the overall corporate sustainability strategies resulting in WELL and LEED certification globally, invitations to speak at key leadership forums, and report on achievements such as the completion of the zero waste to landfill goal. Drove action plans in collaboration with sector and functional sustainability leaders to meet cost targets, schedules and quality levels for to ensure hundreds of products meet or exceed sustainability criteria set out by clients and/or internal goals. Achievements include products meeting the highest level of sustainability certification, elimination of 'red list' chemicals, and ISO14001 certification globally. Maintained progress toward corporate goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, maintain zero waste to landfill, 100% code of conduct for suppliers, and reduce 'red list' chemicals in products globally. Communicate with stakeholders through annual reporting, customer interaction, non-government organizations, and government agencies. Show less

• Sr. Environmental Engineer, LEED AP

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2010

  Managed various global sustainability efforts including strategic plans, ISO14001 implementation, showroom LEED certifications, and criteria development for metrics and reporting.Supported related sales and marketing efforts through client interaction, training and proposal responses.



Elmridge Construction

• Project Engineer

  • Feb 2003 - Sep 2004

  Estimate and bid on commerical construction projects Manage commercial construction projects Estimate and bid on commerical construction projects Manage commercial construction projects



Steelcase

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

• Environmental Engineer

  • 1999 - 2003