Tag: Industrial Manufacturing

Kyle L. Reppond: Turning Complex Challenges into Profitable, Sustainable Growth

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my 30+ year journey across the energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, where I’ve had the privilege of leading incredible teams, driving operational growth, and helping organizations transform and succeed. Leadership, strategy, and building strong companies have always been passions of mine, and I’m excited to continue contributing through executive and board leadership. Here is my biography.

Richard Lynch: Empowering Teams, Strengthening Operations, and Delivering Results that Endure

I’m pleased to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership across global industrial businesses. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams, integrating acquisitions, driving operational transformation, and helping organizations grow in highly competitive markets. I’m grateful for the colleagues and mentors who have been part of that journey and look forward to the opportunity to continue contributing at the board level. Here is my biography.

Darcy Simonis: Firm, Fair, and Fun Leadership for Global Growth

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey as a global commercial leader with more than two decades of experience driving growth, restructuring teams, and building scalable sales systems across multiple industries and continents. I’ve always believed in leading with a “firm, fair, and fun” approach and empowering teams to achieve meaningful, sustained results. Here is my biography.

Donald C. Devine: Driving Transformation, Building Value, Leading with Purpose

I’m pleased to share a comprehensive look at my professional journey, including the experiences, leadership milestones, and values that have shaped my career. From global operational leadership to private-equity value creation and meaningful board service, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside exceptional people and organizations throughout my 44 years in industry. Here is my biography.

Ted Greenlees: Where Hands-On Leadership Meets Real-World Results

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey—one shaped by decades of entrepreneurship, product innovation, and hands-on leadership in the manufacturing and air-filtration industries. I’ve had the privilege of founding and growing multiple companies, developing solutions that address real-world challenges, and leading teams committed to excellence. For those interested in learning more about my background and leadership philosophy, here is my biography.

Michelle Balderson: Bridging Technology, People, and Vision to Create Lasting Business Impact

I’m excited to share a deeper look at my journey across OT/IT security, commercialization, and critical-infrastructure transformation—work that has taken me from building territories and ecosystems to advising global enterprises on resilience and growth. I remain passionate about bridging technology, people, and vision to create lasting business impact, and I’m now pursuing opportunities to contribute at the board level. Here is my biography.

Brian J. La Dieu, CMRP: Leading with Purpose, Bridging the Gap Between Hands-On Expertise and Strategic Vision

After over three decades in leadership roles across the U.S. Navy and private industry, I’ve taken time to reflect on the lessons, experiences, and values that have shaped my career. From engineering operations and global maintenance strategy to team building and policy development, I’ve always believed in leading with purpose, clarity, and service. Here is my biography.

Blake A. Bonyko: Guiding Financial Integrity, Mentoring Future Leaders

Over the past 40 years, I’ve had the privilege of working across industries, countries, and private equity-backed ventures, serving as a strategic financial leader, mentor, and trusted advisor. From building finance teams to guiding multimillion-dollar transactions and mentoring new CFOs, I’ve always been driven by integrity and the desire to make a meaningful impact. Here is my biography.

David M. Wilburn: Leading with Precision, Integrity, and Purpose

After decades of experience in the power generation industry—from field engineering to multimillion-dollar strategic consulting—I’m proud to share my professional biography. My journey has taken me across industries, cultures, and corporate challenges, always grounded in a commitment to integrity, strategy, and results. Here is my biography.

Chad R. Higgins: Driven by the Fear of Failure, Fueled by Global Solutions

After more than two decades in the automotive and industrial sectors, I've had the opportunity to lead global teams, optimize complex operations, and build long-lasting partnerships with customers and suppliers across continents. As I continue exploring new ways to contribute through advisory and board service, I’ve taken time to reflect on the experiences that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Tom Bartelman: Strategic Manufacturing Leader

After 41 years in industrial manufacturing and business leadership, I’m excited to share my executive biography. I’ve built a career on strategic execution, product innovation, and helping companies grow their competitive edge—always guided by the principle of “doing the right thing.” If you're seeking experienced board-level insight, here is my biography.

Dan Logan

I’ve spent the last 30 years helping manufacturing companies grow through smart strategy, servant leadership, and technical innovation—now I’m excited to share my story and open the door for new board opportunities in the industry I love. Here is my biography.

Melany Elicker | Director, JDE Cross Functional Principal Consultant & Solution Architect, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, CSMS

Melany Elicker is a seasoned enterprise leader with over 30 years of experience in supply chain management, ERP implementations, and global business transformation. Specializing in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, she has successfully led large-scale system rollouts and integrations for industry leaders such as Stryker, Baxter Pharmaceuticals, and Ingersoll Rand. With a strong strategic mindset and deep technical expertise, Melany excels in aligning business objectives with technology solutions to drive operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability. She is a trusted advisor known for her analytical approach, cross-functional leadership, and ability to manage complex onshore and offshore project implementations. Passionate about mentorship and continuous learning, Melany actively contributes her expertise through board advisory roles, helping organizations innovate and grow in an evolving digital landscape.

Todd A. Miller | Global Industrial Manufacturing Leader | Expert in International Sales & Business Expansion

Todd A. Miller is a seasoned executive with 30 years of leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, international sales, and business development. As a bilingual leader fluent in Spanish, he has successfully navigated diverse global markets, particularly in Latin America, driving business expansion and optimizing export operations. With extensive expertise in P&L management, strategic planning, and industrial sales, Todd has led and scaled businesses, managed multi-million-dollar operations, and fostered key relationships with partners, suppliers, and customers. His ability to adapt, collaborate, and implement effective growth strategies makes him an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to strengthen their international presence and operational excellence. Todd is now actively pursuing board and advisory roles where he can leverage his experience to support companies in expanding their reach, improving efficiencies, and achieving long-term success.

Ric Czarnecki: High-Tech Manufacturing Leader and Veteran Entrepreneur

Ric Czarnecki is a seasoned manufacturing executive and entrepreneur with a strong background in precision machining, operational leadership, and business development. As the Owner and President of Clearshot Manufacturing LLC, he has built a veteran-owned, AS9100-certified company specializing in Swiss-style machined components for industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, and firearms. With an MBA in business management and a degree in mechanical engineering, Ric has held key leadership roles across multiple manufacturing firms, optimizing operations and driving growth. His experience as a U.S. Marine instilled in him the discipline, adaptability, and strategic mindset that have defined his career, enabling him to lead high-performing teams and deliver superior products with precision and reliability.

Oliver Parker: Creativity and Strategy Drive Success, Blending Vision with Execution is the Key to Transformation.

I’ve built my career at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and leadership, helping businesses navigate change and seize new opportunities. As I look ahead to the next phase of my journey, I’m excited to explore board positions where I can contribute my expertise in finance, marketing, and operational strategy. Here is my biography.