Professional background

Graduating with a 4.0 GPA and perfect attendance in the Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Technology program, I mastered the foundational aspects of process control, including the advanced math and physics underlying process variables and electrical theory. This intensive training instilled the technical competence and discipline necessary to manage complex control systems and maintain the safety and reliability standards required in high-stakes manufacturing environments. 

After completing Perry Technical Institute, I continued strengthening my technical acumen through Penn Foster’s Industrial Electrician Program. This training further developed my understanding of industrial motor controls, power distribution systems and advanced electrical troubleshooting within a continuous manufacturing environment. I developed a strong ability to analyze failures involving industrial automated control equipment supporting critical mill infrastructure. This education further reinforced my approach toward reliability-centered maintenance and long-term operational performance. 

Concurrent to Penn Foster’s Industrial Electrician Program , I launched my career into a four-year electrical apprenticeship, completing 8,000 hours of comprehensive on-the-job training and earning my Journeyman Electrician license. I gained extensive experience supporting low to medium voltage applications and implementing preventative strategies for instrumentation, automation, and process control systems. I excelled in industrial electrical construction, power distribution maintenance, and troubleshooting critical production equipment used in pulp and paper manufacturing. 

After obtaining my Journeyman Electrician license, I moved back home to work as a Power and Controls Technician establishing myself as a subject matter expert in process automation and equipment reliability.  I specialized in critical production equipment troubleshooting and repairs, leveraging my expertise in PLC and DCS programming to optimize system performance and minimize production loss. By consistently delivering technical solutions that enhanced facility uptime, I established the technical authority and leadership capacity necessary to manage and mentor professional technical teams.

In my current role as the Power and Controls Process Manager, I am responsible for the electrical safety, asset reliability, and automation performance of a primary paper machine and its supporting infrastructure. I manage the execution of mill-wide shop repairs and 24/7 shift coverage to ensure total operational continuity. Having led several multi-million dollar system integration projects, I oversee everything from control equipment procurement and programming to final commissioning. I prioritize long-term reliability planning and equipment lifecycle management while focusing on workflow optimization and the development of high-performing technical teams.

After securing my current management position, I decided to reinforce my leadership approach with a formal Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management degree.  Having this education strengthens my ability to operate at a strategic and executive level by integrating leadership theory, financial analysis, and change management into real-world decision-making. This positions me to evaluate challenges through both a technical and business lens, aligning decisions with organizational priorities, resource constraints, and long-term objectives. It reinforces a structured approach to decision-making by strengthening how priorities are defined, resources are allocated, and execution is aligned to support overall business goals.