I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my professional journey and share a more comprehensive view of my work across engineering, product development, and leadership. Over the past four decades, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to meaningful innovations, supporting talented teams, and tackling complex challenges across a wide range of industries. Here is my biography.

After nearly five decades in the printing and publishing industry, I’ve had the opportunity to lead, build, and serve in many capacities—each one sharpening my strategic thinking and deepening my passion for operational excellence. From growing new markets and optimizing sourcing strategies to mentoring sales teams and consulting on plant efficiency, I’m grateful for every step of this journey. Here is my biography.

After decades of leading operations and supply chain transformation in both startups and enterprise organizations, I’ve taken a moment to reflect and capture the experiences that shaped my journey. From military service to manufacturing floors to the boardroom, it’s been a path grounded in service, systems thinking, and continuous improvement. Here is my biography.

Scott Keys is a seasoned manufacturing executive with over 41 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry. Known for his expertise in lean manufacturing, six sigma, and operational excellence, he has successfully led large-scale production initiatives, optimized global manufacturing footprints, and navigated complex contract negotiations. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Cooper Standard, Nisco LLC, and NSK Corporation, where he drove efficiency, process improvement, and workforce development. With extensive international experience across Japan, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and India, Scott brings a global perspective to manufacturing strategy and operations. Now retired, he seeks to leverage his wealth of industry knowledge in board and advisory roles, offering strategic insights and leadership to organizations aiming for operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Kyle Clark, Ph.D., is an accomplished materials and process engineering leader with over 11 years of experience driving scalable manufacturing innovations. Specializing in process development, automation, and cost reduction, he has successfully transitioned operations from pilot production to full-scale industrial manufacturing. With expertise in materials science and strategic problem-solving, Kyle has led major process optimizations, vendor negotiations, and equipment integrations across global markets, including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, France, and Spain. A skilled communicator and cross-functional leader, he has a proven track record of enhancing production efficiency, reducing defects, and delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings. Passionate about innovation and operational excellence, Kyle is now seeking board and advisory roles to leverage his experience in helping businesses scale and succeed.