I am a hands-on Human Resources leader known for delivering operational improvements, transforming culture, and enhancing talent pipelines in multi-site global manufacturing and technology organizations. My track record includes success in improving key metrics and driving significant gross margin gains, HR team upgrades, and increasing attraction and retention of top talent. I apply strong consulting, influencing skills and business acumen in advising C-suite and cross-functional leadership. I am a competitive, lifelong learner with a high need for achievement.

Before I get into what makes me unique and led me to HR, I would like to thank my wife and two awesome daughters for their love and support. Without them, my life wouldn’t be the same or worth it.

I come from a family of immigrants, thinkers and tinkerers. My German grandfather, a carpenter, immigrated to the US and worked hard to become a German language Professor.   My English Dad, immigrated to New Zealand and earned his PhD from Iowa State.  He convinced my Mom to leave college, get married and move to Australia.  Later, we settled in Annapolis, MD.  Dad was an expat Economist.  His home leave trips back to New Zealand exposed us to different countries and cultures and taught me the value of education and diversity.

I have three brothers who are older and bigger than me. We were a team – we played sports, did home improvement projects and were very active together. From the age of 10, I always had a job – shoveling driveways, cutting grass, catching/selling crabs or delivering newspapers. At an early age, I learned about hard work, conflict management, negotiation, accountability and leadership. After years of developing these skills it was a natural choice for me to go to the business school, unlike my brothers who chose engineering.

As a fan of In Search of Excellence by Tom Peters, I wanted to be a change agent who helps organizations, and their associates, reach new levels of performance. I have always been curious about how things are made and different cultures which has drawn me to manufacturing and operations in Global companies.

In summary, I am a husband and Dad who is an empathic, competitive, lifelong learner with an entrepreneurial spirit and a high need to achieve which inspires me to do whatever it takes to get the job done.