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Expert in Back-Up Power Systems, Automotive/Truck Emissions Control, IC Engines, Strategic Planning, NPD
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has gained expertise in association with internal combustion engines (diesel, gasoline, CNG/LNG) for both vehicle (automotive/truck), stationary and mobile power (back up power, distributed power, cogeneration, home standby power) and small engine related applications (lawn & garden, RV's, auxiliary power, portable power). He has worked directly with multiple engine manufacturers (Ford, Cummins, Caterpillar, Navistar, John Deere, MTU, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Honda, and many others) as both a key supplier and customer, in connection with emissions control, exhaust and power generation needs and applications. He has worked within the power generation, automotive, truck, clean technologies, and industrial products sectors on a global basis for several global leaders including BASF, Kohler, Donaldson and Goodrich. He has a strong background in Strategic Planning, New Product Development, and all areas of Marketing. He is very knowledgeable of diesel and natural gas powered generators (gensets) between 5kW and 4 mW for industrial, commercial, municipal, telecom, military, residential, rental, mobile, and marine applications. He also has significant expertise with regards to all types of automotive and diesel emissions control systems including 3-way catalysts, diesel oxidation catalysts, diesel particulate traps, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), and all types of Pt/Pd catalysts.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
Madison, Wisconsin;
Green Bay, Wisconsin;
Kenosha, Wisconsin;
Racine, Wisconsin;
Appleton, Wisconsin;
Waukesha, Wisconsin;
Oshkosh, Wisconsin;
Janesville, Wisconsin;
and Waukegan, Illinois.
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1992
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MBA
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Business Administration and Strategic Marketing
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University of St. Thomas
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cum laude
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1985
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BS Engineering
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Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
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University of Minnesota
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2010 to 2012
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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President/Owner
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Management and Strategic Marketing Consulting Firm. Work with technology oriented, durable good manufacturers across a range of industries and markets. Provide strategic direction relative to products, markets and capabilities. Also perform expert consulting services with a range of firms including investment funds, private corporations, global management consulting companies and market research organizations.
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2007 to 2010
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Kohler Company
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Power Systems Division
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Global Marketing and SBU Director
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Global responsibility for all aspects of marketing including new product development for this $500MM+ manufacturer of diesel and natural gas based power generating sets/systems up to 4 mW (individual genset).Directed division strategic planning along with formulating/managing product plan. Also, responsible for residential and marine power system business units.
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2003 to 2007
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Eclipse Manufacturing Company
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Engineering and Business Development Director
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Engineering and business development responsibility for this leading metal forming component/assembly firm. Key markets served included small engines, automotive, recreational vehicles, plumbing and lawn & garden. Key products included engine brake levers and throttle assemblies, mufflers, and seat components.
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1996 to 2003
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BASF Catalysts
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Commercial Director
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Global automotive catalyst business development and system integration, working with leading automotive OEM's like Ford, Volvo, Chrysler, Mazda. Responsible for international team of engineers and commercial professionals. $150MM responsibility.
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1990 to 1996
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Donaldson Company
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OEM Sales Manager
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Commercial responsibility for major OEM customers serving truck, military and aircraft markets. Advanced air intake, exhaust and emissions control systems.
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1985 to 1990
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Goodrich Aerospace
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Technical Marketing Engineer
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Marketing responsibility for air data components (smart pressure and temperature probes) and systems. Worked with leading commercial and military OEM's.
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Developed strategic growth plan for leading stainless steel castings manufacturer desiring to accelerate growth in energy segment.
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Provided coaching and guidance for client looking to understand how automotive catalysts are developed, specified, integrated and tested for major automotive and truck platforms.
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Developed global strategic plan for multi-national power systems manufacturer.
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Implemented gated New Product Development process into large electrical machinery manufacturer and medium size metal forming company.
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Conducted SWOT analysis of power generation market for company looking to enter industry.
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| International Experience: |
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2007 to 2010
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Asia, Europe
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Visited China, India, Rest of Asia, and Europe on multiple occasions in connection with developing business plans, product development, market strategies and acquiring business related to power generator sets for industrial, commercial and marine use.
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1996 to 2003
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Europe, Asia, South Africa
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Visited Europe, Asia and South Africa on multiple occasions in connection with acquiring new automotive/truck catalyst business and supporting existing business.
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Broad and deep knowledge of global diesel and natural gas based power systems market for back-up, continuous, peak shaving, distributed power and cogeneration application. Know all key market drivers/trends, players, customer market segments, technologies, cost drivers and competing technologies. Also possess equally strong knowledge with regards to market (players, products, threats, technologies, opportunities) for emissions control devices (automotive, truck, off-road, stationary power) used in conjunction with diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines.
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Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Diesel and Natural Gas Engine supplier selection.
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Other Skills and Services
Real world experience preparing global strategic operating plans with emphasis on identifying significant growth opportunities with accompanying execution plans. Also, highly skilled at implementing/executing effective New Product Development process based upon gated structure and review.
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