Tag: Lean Manufacturing

Steve Snedegar: Building Stronger Businesses Through Growth and Change

Throughout more than 30 years in executive leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to help organizations navigate growth, turnarounds, acquisitions, operational transformation, startups, and major periods of change. From leading businesses and building teams to advising executives and serving boards, I’ve tried to keep one principle at the center of my work: live life in a way where you help people. As I continue expanding my board and advisory work, I wanted to share more about the experiences, lessons, and values that have shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.

Michael McQueen: Building High-Performing Teams and Better-Performing Businesses

Throughout my 39-year career, I have had the opportunity to lead teams and operations across manufacturing, semiconductor technology, electronics, supply chain, and executive management. From my early military service and production leadership roles to serving today as President & COO, I have remained committed to developing people, improving processes, solving complex challenges, and leaving every organization better than I found it. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing the experiences, lessons, and values that have shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.

Szabolcs Kiss: Building Stronger Organizations Through Strategy, Systems, and People

Throughout more than 25 years of international leadership, I have had the opportunity to work across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, procurement, organizational development, education, and leadership coaching. My career has reinforced my belief that lasting business performance comes from aligning strategy, people, processes, and technology—and that no business can sustainably grow faster than its people. I am grateful for the colleagues, teams, students, clients, and organizations that have shaped this journey and continue to inspire the work ahead. Here is my biography.

Tom Howard: Bridging Operational Expertise, Financial Discipline, and Technology to Build Stronger Organizations

After 37 years working across manufacturing operations, finance, supply chain, ERP technology, and executive leadership, I have had the opportunity to experience organizations from many different perspectives—from the plant floor and enterprise systems to the CFO and COO roles. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I am excited to share more about my professional journey, the lessons I have learned, and the value I hope to bring to organizations navigating growth, operational improvement, and change. Here is my biography.

Optimizing High-Pressure Die Casting Operations

Optimizing high-pressure die casting operations requires more than advanced machinery and technology—it demands a deep understanding of the relationship between equipment, processes, and people. True plant and workforce optimization comes from identifying root causes, eliminating counterproductive practices, and giving employees the training, tools, and support they need to succeed. By listening to the people closest to the process, applying disciplined engineering analysis, and developing effective procedures from concept through production, manufacturers can shorten startup times, improve reliability, reduce costly failures, and create a more efficient and productive operation.

Glenn Nicastro: Helping Food and Beverage Brands, Co-Packers, and Emerging Companies Build Stronger Operations, Smarter Growth, and Lasting Partnerships

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead sales organizations, manufacturing operations, regional growth initiatives, and customer partnerships across the food, beverage, packaging, and manufacturing industries. Those experiences have reinforced my belief that sustainable growth comes from combining strong relationships, operational discipline, strategic thinking, and a commitment to helping teams succeed. As I continue building partnerships and exploring opportunities to contribute my experience in executive, board, and advisory settings, I wanted to share more about the professional journey and values that have shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.

Fred Carr: Transforming Operations, Empowering People, Delivering Sustainable Results

I'm excited to share my professional executive biography, which reflects more than 30 years of experience leading global manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence, and helping organizations improve performance through servant leadership, Lean transformation, and continuous improvement. I remain passionate about sharing the lessons I've learned throughout my career and look forward to contributing my experience to organizations seeking strategic leadership and board service opportunities.

Christopher Armstrong: Building Strong Foundations Through Engineering Excellence, Practical Leadership, and Continuous Improvement

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects more than twenty-five years of experience leading engineering, manufacturing, and capital project initiatives across multiple industries. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to help organizations grow through practical leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and I look forward to bringing that experience into future board service.

Elad Shmulevich: Transforming Operations, Empowering People, and Building Sustainable Growth

I am pleased to share my professional biography, which highlights my journey leading global operations, manufacturing transformation, supply chain optimization, operational excellence initiatives, and organizational growth across companies including Dura-Line, Netafim, GE Healthcare, and Honeywell. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work alongside exceptional teams while helping organizations improve performance, strengthen leadership, and create sustainable value. As I continue exploring opportunities to serve on boards and advisory roles, I look forward to contributing my experience and passion for operational excellence to help businesses navigate growth and transformation.

Marc J. Terlizzi: Building Strong Foundations Through Leadership, Innovation, and People

After more than 40 years in the footwear and apparel industry, I’m proud to share a professional biography that reflects my journey in manufacturing, operations, sourcing, executive leadership, and board service. Throughout my career with CAPEZIO and Ballet Makers Inc., I’ve had the opportunity to help scale operations globally, lead transformational growth initiatives, build strong teams, and contribute to both business success and community impact. I remain passionate about leadership, operational excellence, mentorship, and helping organizations grow strategically.

Gary Peterson: Building Better Organizations by Developing Better People

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my journey in manufacturing, leadership, and continuous improvement over the past 38+ years. From building world-class cultures to coaching and advising organizations today, my passion has always been helping people grow and achieve their full potential. Here is my biography.

Darryl C. Halter: Engineering Performance, Leading Transformation, Delivering Results

I’m excited to share my professional executive biography, highlighting more than 30 years of leadership experience across industrial manufacturing, aftermarket services, energy, operations management, and strategic business transformation. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead global teams, drive operational growth, support organizational change, and build strong customer-focused cultures across complex industrial markets.

Jason D. Fletcher, P.E.: Lifelong Learning, Transformational Leadership, Lasting Impact

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey, which spans over 35 years in manufacturing, engineering, and executive leadership. From building operations from the ground up to leading global teams and driving business transformation, I’ve been fortunate to learn and grow every step of the way. I’m passionate about creating value, solving complex challenges, and continuing to learn. Here is my biography.

Michael Sanocki: Turning Complex Operations into Scalable, High-Performance Results

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership in manufacturing, operations, and global strategy. Over the past 27+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead incredible teams, drive meaningful transformation, and contribute to innovation across industries. Here is my biography.

Chris Wallander: Turning Experience into Execution, and People into Leaders

After 40+ years in manufacturing—from the shop floor to Director of Operations—I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and help develop the next generation of leaders. Today, I’m focused on sharing those experiences and continuing to make an impact through consulting and board service. Here is my biography.

Eric Bowlus: From the Production Floor to the Boardroom: Experience That Delivers Results

After many years in manufacturing and operations leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on my journey—from working on the production floor to leading large-scale operations and running my own business. I’m excited to share a deeper look into my experience, values, and what I hope to bring to organizations moving forward. Here is my biography.