Process Development & Manufacturing Innovation Leader | Web Handling & Converting Technology Expert | Modeling, Simulation & Data Analytics Specialist

Overview

Experienced engineering and manufacturing innovator specializing in developing new materials, processes, and production technologies for large-scale consumer product systems. Background includes advancing diaper materials and product forms, improving development workflows, and building tools that elevate productivity and quality. Known for expertise in web handling and converting operations across thin films, paper, and nonwovens, supported by significant experience training teams and partnering with suppliers. Provides a combination of deep technical knowledge, analytical rigor, and hands-on problem-solving grounded in decades of industry impact.

Short Bio

Manufacturing process development expert with extensive experience in materials innovation, process optimization, and web handling technologies. Recognized for delivering new product forms, modeling tools, and technical capability-building across global organizations. Now provides specialized consulting to companies seeking to elevate process reliability, quality, and development efficiency.

What I Bring

Deep technical expertise in process and materials development
Proven history of delivering productivity, quality, and reliability gains
Advanced modeling, simulation, and data analytics capability
Specialized knowledge in web handling and converting operations
Experience developing workflows and methodologies that scale
Strong ability to coach, mentor, and develop emerging technologists
Expertise transitioning technology from concept to commercial reality

Key Technologies & Product Expertise

Web handling and converting (thin films, nonwovens, paper)
Diaper materials & absorbent product systems
Modeling & simulation tools
Data analytics and workflow design
Manufacturing process engineering
Troubleshooting and technical training

Titles Held

Managing Member, Consulting, LLC (July 2020 – Present)
R&D Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer, Research Fellow, The Procter & Gamble Company (June 1985 – July 2020)

Career Highlights

Co-inventor on 17 utility patents and 3 design patents advancing product materials and manufacturing technology.
Developed new materials and processes resulting in new product forms and in-market upgrades for major consumer brands.
Designed modeling, simulation, and analytics tools that delivered significant productivity gains and improved process reliability and quality.
Served as a leading industry expert in web handling, delivering training, troubleshooting, and process support across businesses and suppliers.
Chaired the Industry/Advisory Board of the Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University.
Served as campus interviewer at Northwestern University and mentored numerous emerging technologists.

Education & Professional Certifications

B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri–Columbia, Cum Laude (1985)

Languages

English- Native

Impact

Delivered industry-shaping advancements in materials, manufacturing processes, and converting technologies that transformed productivity, quality, and product performance for global consumer brands.
Created and deployed modeling, simulation, and analytics systems that fundamentally improved development speed, process reliability, and technical decision-making across R&D and manufacturing.
Built lasting technical capability in web handling through expert training, rigorous troubleshooting, and leadership within a premier academic–industry research consortium.
Generated significant IP impact as co-inventor on 20 patents, directly influencing product innovation pipelines and long-term competitive advantage.

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