PROFILE 13+ years of CEO experience in industrial operations, working for both private a nd public companies.

I have demonstrated the ability to achieve significant fina ncial and operational results including growing a start-up company to over $ 130 M in sales within six years. I am seeking a Chair / CEO / Board affiliation role with organizations which are committed to a progressive, sustained commitment t o business excellence, servant leadership, employee engagement and community inv olvement. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER, Burlington, Canada and Grand Rapids, Michigan 2008 - Present Irco is a privately held manufacturer of custom automated fabrication equipment and systems used in the welding industry. Irco was founded over 45 years ago and has equipment in fabrication and welding facilities all over the globe. Typical systems range in value up to $ 1MM US. Irco's products set a new standard by si gnificantly improving the throughput and efficiency of our customers through a p roprietary and innovative customer engagement system. Chairman & Interim CEO (Based out of Michigan office) * Responsible for all aspects of turn around * Significantly reduced overhead through 80/20 principle * Worked collaboratively to establish new banking partner * Redefined corporate culture through new mission and values * Worked with existing team to reorganize structure and roles * Established new sales process * Developed key partnerships with suppliers and industry users * Implemented LEAN and 6(5)S AUTOMOTIVE TIER ONE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1998 - 2008 Launched Automotive Tier 1 Company which grew from start-up to over $130M in ver y profitable sales within 6 years. Product and systems supplied to eight N.A. an d one SA customer locations. Product shipped ILVS (In Line Vehicle Sequenced) fr om its Western Michigan location. President & CEO * Responsible for all aspects of Joint Venture start-up * Responsible for leading annual Board of Directors meeting * Established and maintained ongoing banking relationship * Full P/L accountability * Senior Corporate Officer reporting to Board of Directors * Mentored senior executive team. * 80/20 goals tied to mission, vision and values * Provided oversight of key customer executive relationships * Maintained an exceptional safety process and record * Sustained annual team member turnover at less than % * Established community partnerships with 85% participation per year * Exceptional customer metrics - 4PPM (Parts Per Million Defect Rate) * Average ROIC in excess of 200% per year * Inventory turns ranged in excess of 57 turns / month. * Several Certifications including ISO/TS9000 * Customer awards include Ford's World Excellence Award * Utilization of lean, 5(6)S tools to achieve significant cost reductions JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. / PRINCE, Holland, Michigan 1984 - 1998 World's largest supplier of high quality, automotive interior systems including Headliners, Plastic Trim, Seats, Trunk systems, Floor Consoles, Instrument Panel s, Door Panels and Electronics.

Functional Responsibilities: Various roles of increasing responsibility and lea dership in Manufacturing, New Product Development, Engineering, Launch, Quality, Project Management and Customer Business Unit Sales. DEMAG CONVEYOR DIVISION (Formerly Rapistan-Lear Siegler, Inc.), Grand Rapids, Mi chigan 1980 - 1983 Rapistan was one of the largest producers of automated conveyor and material han dling systems supporting warehousing, airports, and fulfillment systems worldwid e. Functional Responsibilities: Systems Engineer (Full and part time while attendin g college) - supported CAD group transition from traditional pencil drawings to CAD using ComputerVision. COMP-AIRE SYSTEMS INC., Kentwood, Michigan EDUCATION B.S. - Production Management, Ferris State University A.A.S. - Engineering Technology, Grand Rapids Community College Certified Project Manager (P.M.P.) - Project Management Institute (P.M.I.) CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS GLENCO CAPITAL, Chicago, IL , Member, Executive Network BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, Gerald R. Ford Council, Grand Rapids, MI, President & Bo ard Member T.E.C. / VISTAGE (Executive Network), Chapter 26, Grand Rapids, MI Y.W.C.A., West Central Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI, Former Board Member JONATHAN-DAVID FELLOWSHIP, Grand Rapids, MI, Interfaith Diverse Professional Chr istian Men's Group REFERENCES * Several professional references available upon request. 1979 - 1980