Experience

Av-DEC® - Aviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLC

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research And Development Manager

  • Nov 2023 - Present



GD Energy Products

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Engineering Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2023

  -Manage development of next generation non-metallic materials from inception to commercialization -Lead a team of design engineers and scientists focused on the energy sector -Formulate thermoplastic and thermoset materials for the energy sector -Interface with vendors to specify and qualify new materials -Responsible for new product development for all well service consumables (packing, pistons, valves, seats, plungers, and other sealing components), including the Redline(tm)… Show more -Manage development of next generation non-metallic materials from inception to commercialization -Lead a team of design engineers and scientists focused on the energy sector -Formulate thermoplastic and thermoset materials for the energy sector -Interface with vendors to specify and qualify new materials -Responsible for new product development for all well service consumables (packing, pistons, valves, seats, plungers, and other sealing components), including the Redline(tm) product line -Manage the technical relationship with customers and translate customer needs to actionable targets and goals Show less -Manage development of next generation non-metallic materials from inception to commercialization -Lead a team of design engineers and scientists focused on the energy sector -Formulate thermoplastic and thermoset materials for the energy sector -Interface with vendors to specify and qualify new materials -Responsible for new product development for all well service consumables (packing, pistons, valves, seats, plungers, and other sealing components), including the Redline(tm)… Show more -Manage development of next generation non-metallic materials from inception to commercialization -Lead a team of design engineers and scientists focused on the energy sector -Formulate thermoplastic and thermoset materials for the energy sector -Interface with vendors to specify and qualify new materials -Responsible for new product development for all well service consumables (packing, pistons, valves, seats, plungers, and other sealing components), including the Redline(tm) product line -Manage the technical relationship with customers and translate customer needs to actionable targets and goals Show less



UTEX Industries Inc.

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chemist

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2016

  Manage daily activities of the Rubber and Plastics lab including assignment of priorities for technicians and engineers Jointly manage technical projects with domestic and international customers to meet the new, challenging, requirements of the oil and gas industry Formulate rubber compounds for the oil and gas industry, aerospace applications, and for the nuclear energy sector predominately from NBR, HNBR, XNBR, EPDM, SBR, FEPM, FKM,FFKM, and natural rubber Develop new… Show more Manage daily activities of the Rubber and Plastics lab including assignment of priorities for technicians and engineers Jointly manage technical projects with domestic and international customers to meet the new, challenging, requirements of the oil and gas industry Formulate rubber compounds for the oil and gas industry, aerospace applications, and for the nuclear energy sector predominately from NBR, HNBR, XNBR, EPDM, SBR, FEPM, FKM,FFKM, and natural rubber Develop new dissolvable and degradable materials for use in downhole tooling for the oil and gas market Utilize high temperature engineering thermoplastics such as PEEK, PBI, PI, and PPS to develop parts and materials that will function in extreme environments Specify and manage the purchase of new capital equipment for production needs Show less Manage daily activities of the Rubber and Plastics lab including assignment of priorities for technicians and engineers Jointly manage technical projects with domestic and international customers to meet the new, challenging, requirements of the oil and gas industry Formulate rubber compounds for the oil and gas industry, aerospace applications, and for the nuclear energy sector predominately from NBR, HNBR, XNBR, EPDM, SBR, FEPM, FKM,FFKM, and natural rubber Develop new… Show more Manage daily activities of the Rubber and Plastics lab including assignment of priorities for technicians and engineers Jointly manage technical projects with domestic and international customers to meet the new, challenging, requirements of the oil and gas industry Formulate rubber compounds for the oil and gas industry, aerospace applications, and for the nuclear energy sector predominately from NBR, HNBR, XNBR, EPDM, SBR, FEPM, FKM,FFKM, and natural rubber Develop new dissolvable and degradable materials for use in downhole tooling for the oil and gas market Utilize high temperature engineering thermoplastics such as PEEK, PBI, PI, and PPS to develop parts and materials that will function in extreme environments Specify and manage the purchase of new capital equipment for production needs Show less



Kraton Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Scientist

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2013

  Manage development projects and teams across multiple countries and continents Formulate elastomer compounds to fit specific customer needs Formulate elastomer compounds for injection molding, extrusion, calendaring, slush molding, and roto-molding Coordinate Tier 1 and OEM material approvals across multiple continents Primary technical interface for multinational Tier 1 companies in North America and abroad Primary technical contact automotive customers Developed the first… Show more Manage development projects and teams across multiple countries and continents Formulate elastomer compounds to fit specific customer needs Formulate elastomer compounds for injection molding, extrusion, calendaring, slush molding, and roto-molding Coordinate Tier 1 and OEM material approvals across multiple continents Primary technical interface for multinational Tier 1 companies in North America and abroad Primary technical contact automotive customers Developed the first slush moldable TPE compounds for automotive door panels and dash panels Developed the first TPE for use as upholstery fabric Translate current TPE polymer technology for new uses in niche markets Design new polymers with novel chemistry for new market spaces and improved characteristics Work directly with customers to determine their project needs and develop custom solutions Interact with all levels of the supply chain to leverage Kraton's position in the market Show less Manage development projects and teams across multiple countries and continents Formulate elastomer compounds to fit specific customer needs Formulate elastomer compounds for injection molding, extrusion, calendaring, slush molding, and roto-molding Coordinate Tier 1 and OEM material approvals across multiple continents Primary technical interface for multinational Tier 1 companies in North America and abroad Primary technical contact automotive customers Developed the first… Show more Manage development projects and teams across multiple countries and continents Formulate elastomer compounds to fit specific customer needs Formulate elastomer compounds for injection molding, extrusion, calendaring, slush molding, and roto-molding Coordinate Tier 1 and OEM material approvals across multiple continents Primary technical interface for multinational Tier 1 companies in North America and abroad Primary technical contact automotive customers Developed the first slush moldable TPE compounds for automotive door panels and dash panels Developed the first TPE for use as upholstery fabric Translate current TPE polymer technology for new uses in niche markets Design new polymers with novel chemistry for new market spaces and improved characteristics Work directly with customers to determine their project needs and develop custom solutions Interact with all levels of the supply chain to leverage Kraton's position in the market Show less



University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - May 2011

  Develop new materials for hard tissue replacement based on PLA, PDX, and PGA, on a hydroxyapatite scaffold. Supervise Organic Chemistry recitation sections Develop new materials for hard tissue replacement based on PLA, PDX, and PGA, on a hydroxyapatite scaffold. Supervise Organic Chemistry recitation sections



Bryce Corporation

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Jun 2001 - Jul 2006

  Manage day to day production operation for flexographic printing, extrusion lamination, and solventless adhesive lamination of flexible packaging Assess capital equipment needs to improve product range and quality Manage day to day production operation for flexographic printing, extrusion lamination, and solventless adhesive lamination of flexible packaging Assess capital equipment needs to improve product range and quality



NEPTCO, Inc., A Chase Corporation Company

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Engineer

  • May 2000 - May 2001

  Recommend shielding tape products for customers’ applications in the wire and cable industry Increase market share in core areas Recommend shielding tape products for customers’ applications in the wire and cable industry Increase market share in core areas



Teknor Apex Company

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Service Engineer

  • Nov 1998 - Apr 2000

  Primary technical customer contact Made product recommendations and formulated new customer specific compounds Responsible for all trialing at customers location and production scale-up at customers' locations Primary technical customer contact Made product recommendations and formulated new customer specific compounds Responsible for all trialing at customers location and production scale-up at customers' locations



CGT–The perfect finish

• Canada
• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Development Engineer

  • Jun 1995 - Nov 1998

  Developed new constructions for automotive seating and commercial upholstery Developed olefin based compounds for PVC replacement in calendaring and extrusion lamination Developed new constructions for automotive seating and commercial upholstery Developed olefin based compounds for PVC replacement in calendaring and extrusion lamination



Wellcraft Marine

• Sarasota, Florida

• Production Engineering Intern

  • May 1994 - Aug 1994

  Analyzed polyester / fiberglass layup procedure for boat hulls and decks Qualified new vendors of polyester and epoxy resins Performed incoming QC on production resins Analyzed polyester / fiberglass layup procedure for boat hulls and decks Qualified new vendors of polyester and epoxy resins Performed incoming QC on production resins