Developing People. Strengthening Organizations.

Career milestones

Commercial and executive leadership

At Leggett & Platt, managed strategic national accounts in office-furniture injection molding, including commercial negotiations, forecasting and complex product introductions. Supported a manufacturing program generating approximately $25 million in its first year.

• At RB Sigma, developed and coached a 15-person sales organization and oversaw multidisciplinary leadership teams, emphasizing measurable goals and cross-functional execution.

Teaching operational excellence

Created Ohio-approved Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belt curricula and educator train-the-trainer programs. Delivered instruction for organizations including NASA, MetroHealth, OMEP and Ohio school districts.

• Focused on practical tools—process mapping, root-cause analysis, variation reduction and measurable improvement—that participants can apply immediately.

Academic and community engagement

Served as inaugural Executive in Residence for Penn State Behrend’s Black School of Business in 2018 and contributed to advisory-board and mentoring activities.

• Earned a Penn State history degree in 2005, completed Ohio career-technical education credentials in 2026, and was admitted to the Penn State MBA program.

Recognition

Recognition includes United Way of Lake County’s 2020 4 Under 40 honor and a 2018 Beta Gamma Sigma distinction.

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