Tag: manufacturing

Michael Stubbs, PE, SE, DBIA: Engineering Excellence, Building Stronger Foundations, and Creating Lasting Value Through Visionary Leadership

Throughout my 28-year career in engineering, construction, and business leadership, I've had the opportunity to lead complex projects, build strong teams, and establish Stubbs Engineering, Inc. My professional journey has reinforced my belief in the importance of integrity, innovation, strategic thinking, and creating lasting value. As I explore opportunities to contribute to corporate boards and advisory organizations, I look forward to sharing my experience, supporting business growth, and helping organizations achieve their long-term goals. Here is my biography.

Nicole Decolor: Driving Organizational Excellence Through Strategic Leadership, Operational Transformation, and a Commitment to People

I'm excited to share my executive biography, highlighting my professional journey and passion for strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and building high-performing teams. Throughout my career in environmental health and safety, manufacturing, distribution, and enterprise risk management, I've had the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements, support business growth, and work alongside exceptional people. As I continue expanding my professional horizons and exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I remain committed to creating lasting value through collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.

Karen Rodriguez, PhD: Advancing Science, Transforming Operations, Empowering People

After approximately 30 years of leadership across life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, engineering, and global operations, I am excited to reflect on the experiences that have shaped my career and the values I hope to carry into its next chapter. From scientific research and global operations to executive leadership and supporting the advancement of women, I have always been energized by complex challenges, continuous learning, and opportunities to help people and organizations succeed. As I explore opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about my professional journey, leadership perspective, and areas of passion. Here is my biography.

Rodney Roderick II, CPA: Turning Financial Discipline into Enterprise Value

I'm pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 30 years of leadership in corporate finance, private equity, manufacturing, and distribution. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to partner with exceptional teams, executive leaders, and investors to drive growth, improve operational performance, and create lasting enterprise value. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing my experience, supporting emerging leaders, and helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives. My philosophy remains simple: “What's measured is managed.”

Keith Schmitt Jr: From Operational Complexity to Strategic Opportunity

Throughout more than 30 years in operations, supply chain, data analytics, technology, and leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to solve complex problems, develop people, support large-scale transformation, and continue learning along the way. From helping shape enterprise supply chain capabilities at Best Buy to pursuing entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and product development, I’ve tried to approach each chapter with curiosity, purpose, and a commitment to creating lasting value. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Doug Shepson: Empowering People, Managing Risk, and Building Organizations for Sustainable Growth

I’m pleased to share a closer look at the professional journey that has shaped my approach to leadership, risk management, insurance, and organizational growth. Across more than three decades of professional experience—and nearly two decades in commercial insurance—I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams, advise business owners, develop people, and help organizations navigate risk while pursuing sustainable growth. As I look to bring that experience to board and advisory opportunities, I remain committed to serving organizations through thoughtful leadership, practical insight, and a genuine investment in people. Here is my biography.

Dino Mariutti | Entrepreneur, Executive, Investor, Board Member and Strategic Advisor

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build, lead, advise, and support businesses across technology, manufacturing, mobility, investment, and international markets. From founding and commercializing new technologies to leading global operations, working alongside entrepreneurs and investors, and serving at the board level, my focus has remained consistent: challenge inefficiency, connect the right people, and help ambitious organizations turn ideas into sustainable value. I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, principles, and perspective that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Brian R. Miller: Designing What’s Next by Turning Complex Problems into Human-Centered Solutions

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across medical devices, industrial design, human factors, innovation strategy, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, helping teams turn complex challenges into thoughtful, user-centered solutions. My experiences with healthcare organizations, product development teams, innovators, and my own entrepreneurial ventures have shaped how I approach leadership, design, and strategic problem solving. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and perspective I bring to the table. Here is my biography.

Abrar Basith: Transforming Ideas Into Opportunities and Opportunities Into Growth

Over the past 24 years, my professional journey has taken me from engineering into business leadership, real estate, technology, entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, digital ventures, and creative experiences. Each chapter has reinforced my belief in continuous learning and the value of sharing experience with organizations and leaders who are building for the future. As I expand my focus toward board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to contributing the lessons, perspectives, and strategic insights I have gained while continuing to learn from the people and businesses around me. Here is my biography.

David Brous: Leading Business Teams That Re-Invent Brands Through Innovation and Everlasting Market Penetration

Throughout more than 40 years in sales, marketing, operations, product development, and executive leadership, I have had the opportunity to help organizations build brands, develop new products, expand markets, strengthen teams, and create sustainable growth. As I look toward opportunities to bring that experience to board and advisory roles, I am excited to share more about my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the perspective I hope to contribute to organizations navigating growth and transformation. Here is my biography.

Kevin Flusche: Advancing Industry Through Technical Insight, Commercial Leadership, and a Commitment to Lifelong Learning

I am pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than 30 years of experience across industrial technology, process control, instrumentation, automation, manufacturing, technical sales, and executive leadership. My career has provided opportunities to work with customers, teams, and organizations around the world, and I remain committed to learning, contributing, and applying that experience to new leadership and board opportunities.

Richard Zakaib: Decades of Experience, A Continued Focus on What’s Next

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work across mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, manufacturing, finance, law, international business, and board leadership. From helping organizations navigate complex transactions and international expansion to supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses through periods of transformation, I continue to believe that there are always opportunities to create value, strengthen organizations, and contribute meaningful experience. As I pursue selective board and advisory opportunities, I am pleased to share more about the experiences and principles that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Angela Snary, MBA: Transforming Decades of Experience Into Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Over the course of more than 30 years, I have had the opportunity to build a business, lead talented people, work across complex industrial environments, and continually learn from the challenges and opportunities along the way. As I expand my focus toward board and advisory opportunities, I am excited to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership principles that have shaped my career. My philosophy has always been simple: no experience is ever lost. Here is my biography.

Mark DeVita: Financial Stewardship, Enterprise Leadership, Lasting Value

Throughout more than 35 years in business, I have had the opportunity to work across finance, operations, M&A, risk management, marketing, technology, organizational leadership, and governance while helping an organization grow from approximately $10 million to more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Those experiences have reinforced my belief that great people, accountability, durable governance, and an enterprise approach to risk and strategy are fundamental to creating lasting value. As I look to contribute that perspective through board service, I am pleased to share more about my professional journey and the principles that continue to guide my leadership. Here is my biography.

John Jackson: From the Boardroom to Operations; Leadership with the Whole Organization in Mind

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting a professional journey spanning approximately 50 years across general management, sales leadership, corporate operations, business development, international business, marketing, and communications. As I explore opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to applying the experience and perspective I have gained throughout my career to organizations focused on thoughtful development, sound leadership, and long-term success.

Daniel “Dan” Needham: Connecting People and Strategy to Build What’s Next

After more than four decades of professional experience, including 26 years with Nucor Corporation and executive leadership across finance, operations, commercial strategy, and organizational development, I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships, and lessons that have shaped my career. As I move into this next chapter focused on board service, leadership development, coaching, and giving back, I look forward to connecting with organizations and leaders where my experience can help create lasting value. Here is my biography.