A career spent developing people and improving how work gets done.

Custom Truck One Source

Led corporate training, workforce development, technical competency, leadership development, and employee learning initiatives for a geographically dispersed organization.

• Developed and implemented the Service Technician Education Program (STEP), a structured five-tier technical development program
• Supported technician training and development for more than 400 technicians across approximately 48 locations
• Developed structured training and competency progression pathways
• Created and supported sales training programs
• Developed leadership training and employee development programs
• Built foundational technical training, including Basic Electrical training
• Implemented and administered learning management systems
• Worked with business leaders to identify skill gaps and organizational training priorities
• Supported approximately $500,000 in Missouri One Start workforce development grant funding
• Helped administer training grant reimbursements totaling approximately $200,000 to $250,000
• Collaborated with operations, service, sales, HR, and executive leadership to improve organizational capability
• Helped coordinate major employee engagement activities, including a 2025 company family event with more than 1,100 attendees

Areas of expertise developed: Corporate training strategy, leadership development, organizational learning, employee competency systems, technical training, training operations, workforce development, and cross-functional business partnerships.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Sixteen years that connected practical manufacturing experience with continuous improvement and people development: Assembly Operator, Engineering Change Technician, Continuous Improvement Specialist, and Training Manager in Human Resources.

• Worked directly in manufacturing operations
• Supported engineering changes and manufacturing process improvements
• Applied Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Participated in Lean assessments of domestic manufacturing facilities
• Facilitated process improvement and structured problem-solving activities
• Supported standardized work and operational improvements
• Worked with manufacturing leadership, supervisors, and frontline employees
• Supported employee training, organizational development, and workforce capability initiatives
• Developed experience in employee engagement, organizational culture, and manufacturing leadership
• Earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification through Harley-Davidson University

Harley-Davidson Foundation, Kansas City

Directed local foundation activities, community partnerships, and employee involvement.

• Directed local foundation activities and community partnerships
• Supported approximately $125,000 annually in charitable distributions
• Contributed to more than $1 million in community giving during his tenure
• Developed relationships with nonprofit organizations and community partners
• Supported employee volunteerism and charitable activities