Professional background

Graduating with a 4.0 GPA and perfect attendance in the Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Technology program, I learned 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 strengthened my electrical competence through Penn Foster’s Industrial Electrician Program. This training advanced my understanding of industrial motor controls, power distribution systems and advanced electrical troubleshooting. I developed a strong ability to analyze equipment failures supporting critical production 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, earning my Journeyman Electrician license. I gained extensive experience supporting low to medium voltage applications and implementing preventative strategies for instrumentation, electrical automation, and process control systems. I excelled in industrial electrical construction, power distribution maintenance, and troubleshooting 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 instrumentation, process automation and equipment reliability.  I specialized in 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 electrical safety, asset reliability, and automation performance across a primary paper machine and its supporting infrastructure. I lead a technical team maintaining control and power distribution systems while engineering and implementing equipment modernization and system integration projects. Having led several multi-million-dollar projects, my involvement spans control equipment selection and procurement through programming, commissioning, and startup. I deliver long-term impact through strategic planning and equipment lifecycle management while ensuring the technical capability needed to support critical mill infrastructure. 

After moving into management, I reinforced my leadership approach with a formal Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management.  The program strengthened my capabilities in data analysis, project management, financial management, change management and transformational leadership.  These areas complement my experience and provide a broader perspective when prioritizing work, allocating capital, and making decisions that drive lasting results.