MGP Ingredients
Industry: Beverage company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Atchison, KS Founded: 1941 Subsidiaries: MGPI of Indiana, LLC, MGPI Processing, Inc., Midwest Grain Pipeline, Inc, MGP Ingredients of Illinois, Inc.
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MGP Ingredients Employees
MOM Brands October 2014 - Present
MOM Brands October 2012 - October 2014
MOM Brands November 2011 - 2012
MOM Brands September 2009 - November 2011
Pinnacle Foods October 2007 - September 2009
MGP Ingredients October 2006 - October 2007
Buhler September 2005 - October 2006
Buhler July 2003 - September 2005
Buhler November 2001 - July 2003
Buhler November 2000 - November 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Process Engineering, Kaizen, Team Building, Project Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Food Processing
Education
Kansas State University 1992 — 1998
B.S. Agricultural Engineering and B.S. Milling Science & Management, Machinery Engineering and Operations
Kansas State University
BS
PCS Nitrogen July 2015 - Present
Apache Nitrogen Products inc August 2013 - June 2015
CF Industries June 2012 - August 2013
Compass Minerals January 2009 - June 2012
MGP Ingredients May 2008 - August 2008
The Schwan Food Company June 2007 - August 2007
Lowe's Home Improvement March 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Process Simulation, Process Optimization, 5S, Process Safety, Minitab, Kaizen, Process Design, Environmental Compliance, Operations Management, Design of Experiments, Process Engineering, Microsoft Office, HAZOP Study, Wastewater Treatment, Six Sigma, Project Engineering, PSM, DCS, HAZOP, NOx Abatement, Pump Sizing, Heat Transfer, Material Balancing, P&IDs, Operating Procedures, RCRA, P&ID, Continuous Improvement, Factory, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Process Control
Education
University of Kansas 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science, Chemical Engineering
Johnson County Community College 2001 — 2006
Associates of Arts, Pre-Engineering
Kerry Ingredients April 2014 - May 2015
Kraft Foods Group April 2012 - April 2014
Kraft Foods Group April 2011 - April 2012
Schreiber Foods July 2009 - January 2011
BIC Graphic USA February 2007 - July 2009
Waddell & Reed May 2007 - August 2007
Holsum Bakery January 2007 - May 2007
MGP Ingredients January 2006 - May 2006
Holsum Bakery May 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Problem Solving, Quality, High Volume Production, Training & Development, Scheduling, Supervisory Skills, Sustainability, 4-color Process, Packaging, 5S, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Production, Production Planning, Cost Reduction, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Account Management
Education
Benedictine College 2007 — 2007
Master's, Business Administration
Benedictine College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Business Administration
Kansas Audio-Reader Network July 2014 - Present
Inergy Services April 2009 - 2014
MGP Ingredients August 2007 - April 2009
Flint Hills Resources March 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Petroleum, Energy, Change Management, Project Management, Gas, Oil/Gas, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Financial Risk, Procurement, Operations Management, Project Planning
Education
Kansas State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Hospira May 2015 - Present
Hospira June 2013 - May 2015
MGP Ingredients May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Editing, SAP, Lean Thinking, Six Sigma, Trackwise, GMP, Root Cause Analysis, Aseptic Processing, Manufacturing, CAPA, FDA GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA
Education
University of Kansas 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Johnson County Community College 2009 — 2010
MGP Ingredients December 2014 - Present
Stone Technologies November 2012 - December 2014
MGP Ingredients April 2012 - November 2012
MGP Ingredients January 2008 - May 2012
Wheatland Systems, Inc May 2007 - January 2008
LK Electric 2003 - 2007
Skills
Allen Bradley, PLC Programming, RSLogix, ControlLogix, ProcessLogix, PLC-5, HMIs, Wonderware, InTouch, PanelView, SQL, MS Reporting Services, AutoCAD, Ethernet IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Microsoft Office, VMware Workstation, Process Control, Troubleshooting, Control Logic, Instrumentation, Control Systems Design, SCADA, Industrial Control, Human Machine Interface, FactoryTalk View, SLC500
Education
Kansas State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering
DynCorp International July 2015 - Present
Massage Therapist December 2013 - Present
MGP Ingredients December 2014 - March 2015
DynCorp International January 2012 - February 2013
Mission Essential Inc. January 2011 - August 2011
US Army August 2008 - March 2010
US Army January 2007 - August 2008
US Army January 2006 - February 2007
US Army January 2005 - January 2006
US Army November 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Military Operations, Weapons, Personal Security, Command, Afghanistan, Force Protection, Security Clearance, Military Experience, Security, Intelligence Analysis, Army, National Security, Security Operations, PSD, Criminal Justice, Marksmanship, Military Training, Military Logistics, Operational Planning, Security+, Government Contracting, DoD, Counterterrorism, Team Leadership, Management, Close Protection, Combat Lifesaver, Intelligence, Information Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, High Threat Protection, Sales Management, Sales Operations, EMT, Executive Protection, Weapons & Tactics..., Entrepreneurship, PowerPoint, Therapeutic Massage, K9 Handler, Microsoft Power Point, Massage Therapy, Thai Massage, Sweedish Massage, Sports Therapy, Supply, Logistics, Leadership
Education
American Military University 2007 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice / Forensic Science, 3.7 GPA
California College of Physical Arts 2013 — 2014
State License for Massage, Massage Therapist / Sports Therapy
CIEMT
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. (EMT-B), Medical
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Bishop Montgomery High School 1993 — 1997
High School, Diploma
MGP Ingredients May 2014 - Present
Page Solutions June 2013 - Present
CIRCOR International, Inc. 1998 - 2012
Fisher Instruments / H.D. Baumann 1992 - 1998
Center for Graphic Communications, Inc. 1988 - 1992
Fibermark, Inc. 1984 - 1988
Chevron 1978 - 1982
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Acquisition Integration, Problem Solving, AutoCAD, Tax Preparation, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skill, Creativity, Analysis, Business Acumen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Kaizen, SPC, 5S, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing..., Engineering Management, Process Control, ISO, Quality Management, Kanban, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Project Engineering, Process Improvement, Instrumentation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mechanical Engineering, Steam, MS Project, Energy, Operations Management
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management 1982 — 1984
Master of Science (MS), Finance/Manufacturing, 4.9/5.0
M.I.T. 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering, 4.6/5.0
Robinson Secondary
High school
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. August 2015 - Present
UBC - An Express Scripts Company July 2013 - August 2015
WireCo WorldGroup November 2011 - June 2013
WireCo WorldGroup February 2011 - November 2011
Pioneer Services July 2009 - February 2011
MGP Ingredients January 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Financial Reporting, Budgets, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, ERP, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, General Ledger, Internal Controls, System Integration..., Manufacturing Cost, MBA, Microsoft Excel, ERP Implementations, Profit Margins, Gross Profit Analysis, Data Analysis, JD Edwards, Monthly Close Process, Business Process..., International Business, US GAAP, Cash Flow Reporting, Reporting & Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, Variance Analysis, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Business Process, Financial Statements, Manufacturing
Education
Benedictine College 2007 — 2008
MBA, Accounting
Benedictine College 2003 — 2007
BA, Accounting
Ventana Medical Systems March 2014 - Present
sanofi-aventis August 2012 - March 2014
sanofi-aventis October 2011 - August 2012
University of Arizona January 2006 - May 2012
University of Arizona 2005-2008 2005 - 2007
Benedictine College 2004-2005 2004 - 2005
MGP Ingredients 2004 - 2005
Skills
Biochemistry, Purification, Chemistry, UV-Vis, HPLC, Cell Culture, NMR, SDS-PAGE, Teaching, Chromatography, Spectroscopy, IR, Characterization, LC-MS, Supervisory Skills, Scientific Writing, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Research, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Chemistry, UPLC, Mass Spectrometry, Nanoparticles, Drug Delivery, Drug Design, Pharmaceutical Industry, NMR spectroscopy, UV/Vis, Protein Expression, Organic Chemistry, Lifesciences, Cell, Cell Biology, Drug Discovery, ELISA, FTIR, Fluorescence, High Throughput..., Laboratory, Medicinal Chemistry, Microscopy, Antibodies, Immunohistochemistry, Peptides, SciFinder, Assay Development, Immunoassays, GC-MS
Education
University of Arizona 2005 — 2012
Ph.D, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Benedictine College 2001 — 2005
B.S, Biochemistry
Jacobs July 2014 - Present
Mother of Mercy High School February 2015 - Present
MEC Gate Company July 2008 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2013 - August 2013
Henkel June 2012 - August 2012
Education
University of Dayton 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering - Minor in Bioengineering
Mother of Mercy High School 2006 — 2010
Our Lady of the Visitation
Action Events and Promotions June 2015 - Present
Affinity Artists Agency June 2015 - Present
Tastemakers Intl. March 2015 - Present
Santa Rosa Junior College February 2012 - Present
BookPig May 2011 - December 2011
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Department of Physics June 2010 - May 2011
Southern Illinois University August 2009 - May 2010
MGP Ingredients May 2008 - August 2008
Prairie Tech Learning Center 2007 - 2008
Prairie Tech Learning Center 2007 - 2008
Skills
Editing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Teaching, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Proofreading, Social Media, Creative Writing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Brand Ambassadorship, Sales Promotion
Education
Southern Illinois University 2009 — 2011
Masters of Arts, Speech Communication; Organizational communication
Monmouth College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Communication with a media emphasis
Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service June 2010 - December 2013
Clean Air Engineering August 2008 - June 2010
Mervis Industries May 2007 - August 2008
MGP Ingredients September 2006 - May 2007
Caterpillar Inc. June 2006 - September 2006
Illinois State University Office of Environmental Health and Safety November 2002 - May 2006
U.S. Army Reserve July 1996 - July 2004
Skills
Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality, Air Quality, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste..., EHS, Safety Management..., Quality Assurance, Exposure Assessment, Environmental Awareness, Hazardous Materials, Risk Assessment, Environmental Impact..., Accident Investigation, Hazard Recognition, Workplace Safety, Policy, Public Health
Education
Illinois State University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Environmental Health
DaVinci Roofscapes May 2014 - Present
Smith Electric Vehicles February 2011 - February 2014
MGP Ingredients October 2010 - February 2011
American Italian Pasta Company August 2009 - October 2010
American Italian Pasta Company March 2006 - July 2009
Arlee Home Fashions 1993 - 2006
Missouri Army National Guard 1987 - 1994
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Leadership, Management, Finance, Process Improvement, Auditing, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, BPCS, Lean Manufacturing, Accounts Payable, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, SAP, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement, Income Statement, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting
Education
Webster University 2003 — 2010
Doctor of Management
Webster University 1999 — 2001
MBA
Missouri State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Accounting
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. July 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2000 - June 2012
American Ingredients Co. May 1997 - June 2000
American Ingredients Co. May 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Processing, Bakery, Food, Food Safety, Food Science, Flavors, Food Technology, Food Service, Product Development, Dairy, Raw Materials, Meat, Baking, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sanitation, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Catering
Education
Kansas State University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Bakery Science and Management
Benedictine College 2007 — 2009
MBA, Masters Business Administration
Koch Industries June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy April 2009 - June 2014
MGP Ingredients April 2007 - April 2009
ADM March 2002 - April 2007
American Crystal Sugar Company April 2001 - April 2002
Potlatch Corporation April 2000 - April 2001
American Crystal Sugar Company October 1996 - April 2000
US Navy January 1986 - December 1995
Skills
Maintenance Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Reliability, Predictive Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Plant, Operations Management, Planning, Engineering, Team Building, SAP, Reliability Engineering, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Budgeting, RCM, Supervisory Skills, Contract Management, Coaching, Preventive Maintenance, Team Leadership, Facilities Management, Scheduling, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Factory, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Power Generation, Process Engineering, Budgets, Project Engineering, Power Plants, Maintenance & Repair, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Pumps, CMMS, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, Reliability Centered..., Planned Preventative..., Maintenance Engineering, Steam, TPM, Turbines
Education
Baker University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4.0
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Navy Nuclear Power 1986 — 1987
Nuclear power training pipeline, Nuclear power plant operation
West Fargo High School 1983 — 1985
MGP Ingredients 2005 - Present
Education
Benedictine College 2004 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kansas State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
MGP Ingredients April 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2012 - April 2014
Boston Beer Company October 2007 - May 2012
Kellogg Company June 2006 - October 2007
Tyson Foods September 2001 - May 2006
Skills
5S, SAP, Sanitation, Highly motivated..., GMP, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Management, Training, Quality Control, Packaging, Warehousing
Education
Northwestern State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Crescent College Comprehensive 1990 — 1996
HS Diploma, Co. Limerick, Ireland
L.V. Lomas June 2015 - Present
MGP Ingredients August 2014 - May 2015
CP Kelco February 2006 - August 2014
Chicago Sweeteners (now Batory Foods) 2004 - 2006
National Starch (now Ingredion) 1999 - 2004
Skills
Ingredients, Food Industry, Product Development, Food & Beverage, Food Science, R&D, Food Processing, Food Technology, Chemistry, Technical Services, Flavors, Sensory Evaluation, Food, Food Safety, HACCP, Dairy
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Consumers Energy May 2014 - Present
United States Steel Corporation December 2010 - April 2014
Verallia August 2008 - December 2010
MGP Ingredients December 2007 - June 2008
3M March 2006 - November 2007
Dow Corning April 2000 - March 2006
Adecco Technical September 1996 - April 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, 5S, Security, Safety Management..., Continuous Improvement, Industrial Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Risk Assessment, Occupational Health, Process Improvement, Engineering, EHS, Emergency Management, Project Planning, Operations Management, Management, Environmental Awareness, Kaizen, Environmental Compliance, Program Management, Leadership, ISO, Quality Management, Hazardous Waste..., Factory, HAZWOPER, Process Engineering, Hazardous Materials, ISO 14001, Training, Accident Investigation, Auditing, Behavior Based Safety, Environmental Auditing, Construction Safety, Inspection, Environmental..., Hazard Analysis, Workplace Safety, Emergency Services, Hazard Recognition, EPA, Project Engineering, Process Safety, Fire Safety, Process Safety...
Education
Columbia Southern University 2007 — 2012
Master of Science, Occuptational Safety and Health with Concentration on Environmental Managment, 3.68/4.00
Colorado State University 2002 — 2004
BS, Technology Education and Training with emphasis on Fire Service Management and Training
Delta College 1995 — 1996
AAS, Environmental Technology
Delta College 1992 — 1995
Associate of Science, Computer Science
Pinconning High School 1988 — 1992
CHS April 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2011 - August 2011
MGP Ingredients May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Optimization, Process Control, Project Engineering, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Petroleum, Aspen HYSYS
Education
Kansas State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of Kansas Medical Center May 2012 - Present
Erickson Living January 2015 - March 2015
Preferred Physical Therapy Lee's Summit July 2014 - September 2014
Saint John Hospital January 2014 - February 2014
Professional Rehabilitation Specialists April 2013 - May 2013
Heartland Health November 2012 - December 2012
MGP Ingredients September 2007 - May 2012
Skills
OSHA 10, Microsoft Word, Cpr Certified, AED certified
Education
University of Kansas School of Health Professions 2012 — 2015
Kansas State University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General, 3.8
Big Heart Pet Brands a Division of JM Smucker September 2013 - Present
Kansas City Sausage July 2012 - August 2013
Ingredion June 2007 - August 2012
Kerry Ingredients July 2006 - June 2007
MGP Ingredients February 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, SPC, PLC, STOP, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Union Experience, Situational Leadership, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Leadership, HACCP, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food Industry
Education
Baker University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration
University of Tulsa 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
McCormick Distilling March 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients December 2010 - March 2012
Gunze Plastics & Engineering June 2007 - December 2010
Rollsource 2003 - 2007
Skills
5S, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Plastics, Maintenance Management, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Product Development, Minitab, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Operations Management, Food Safety, Value Stream Mapping, Composites, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Food Industry, Management, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Extrusion, Microsoft Office, Leadership
Education
Pittsburg State University 2003 — 2007
BS, plastics engineering
MGP Ingredients January 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients January 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Ingredients, Logistics, Food, Inventory Management, SAP, Sales Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting
Education
Kansas State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's of Business Administration, Management
Manildra Group USA 2013 - Present
MGP Ingredients June 2002 - October 2013
Skills
Food Processing, Food Industry, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Food Science, Commercialization, Project Management, Food, Product Development, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Research, Food Safety, HACCP, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, GMP, Leadership, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Process Engineering
Education
Kansas State University 1982 — 1986
Ph.D., Grain Science
EY October 2014 - Present
Ernst & Young June 2012 - October 2014
MGP Ingredients December 2011 - June 2012
Siemens July 2011 - October 2011
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC January 2007 - July 2011
United States Air Force June 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Change Management, Leadership Development, Training, Process Improvement, Leadership, Labor Relations, Program Management, Organizational Design, Coaching, Interviews, Team Building, Employee Benefits, Management, Policy, New Hire Orientations, Payroll
Education
Avila University 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Project Management
Central Michigan University 2005 — 2011
M.S., Adminstration; HR
Georgetown University 2000 — 2004
BA, Sociology (Government)
MGP Ingredients October 2011 - Present
MGP Ingredients October 2011 - Present
Central Fiber LLC January 2011 - October 2011
Institut für Kernphysik May 2007 - July 2007
University of Kansas May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Distillation, Ethanol, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Process Control, Factory, Chemistry
Education
University of Kansas 2005 — 2010
Chemical Engineering, Physics
Sungevity June 2015 - Present
Abednego Environmental Services August 2014 - June 2015
MGP Ingredients June 2013 - August 2013
AIChE, University of Kansas Chapter May 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Visual Basic, ChemCad, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, iMovie, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD
Education
Rockhurst High School
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Razorfish January 2015 - Present
Nurun (acquired by Publicis/Razorfish) May 2014 - December 2014
TwentySix2 Marketing August 2013 - April 2014
Persuasion Interactive June 2013 - August 2013
New Frontiers LLC E-Commerce May 2012 - May 2013
University of Kansas Journalism Resource Center January 2011 - May 2012
MGP Ingredients November 2011 - January 2012
Pretty Brook Tennis Club June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
SEM, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, HTML5, CSS, WordPress, Photography, Marketing, Photoshop, Email Marketing, Blogging, Strategic Communications, AP Style, Facebook, Online Research, Marketing Communications, Video Editing, Web Design, SEO, Photojournalism, InDesign, Image Editing, YouTube, Social Networking, Writing, Video Production, Google Docs, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Graphic Design
Education
Tech Talent South 2015 — 2015
Front and Back-End Development
University of Kansas 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, strategic communication
Tech Talent South
Asenzya (formally Foran Spice Co.) 2014 - Present
Coalescence, LLC August 2011 - December 2013
Land O' Frost June 2009 - June 2011
MGP Ingredients November 2008 - April 2009
Pierre Foods March 2006 - October 2008
Pierre Foods April 2004 - March 2006
Pierre Foods April 2002 - April 2004
Pierre Foods November 2001 - April 2002
Sara Lee March 1999 - November 2001
Skills
Product Development, Packaging, Food, Meat, Food Processing, Broker Management, Sales Management, Brokers, Food Industry, Food Science, Ingredients, Continuous Improvement, Dairy, Flavors, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food Service, Food Technology, Frozen Food, HACCP, Management, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Quality System, R, Sales, Sales Operations, Catering
Education
Kansas State University 2008 — 2010
M.A.B
Kansas State University 2008 — 2010
MS
Central State University 1994 — 1998
BS
Xenia High School
Recaro Aircraft Seating November 2011 - Present
Shelterwood August 2010 - August 2011
MGP Ingredients February 2010 - May 2010
Kansas State University March 2009 - November 2009
Kansas State University July 2008 - February 2009
Kansas State University August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Skills, Engineering, PowerPoint, Matlab, Leadership, Training, Analysis, Testing, Commercial Aviation, Customer Service
Education
Kansas State University 2003 — 2008
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
CNH May 2012 - Present
John Deere October 2011 - May 2012
Caterpillar Inc. August 2008 - October 2011
MGP Ingredients July 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Pro/Engineer, ANSYS, Abaqus, GD&T, Catia, Finite Element Analysis, CAD/CAM, CAD, Engineering, Teamcenter, Solid Modeling, Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering, PPAP, Sheet Metal, Unigraphics, PTC Creo, Six Sigma
Education
Bradley University 2006 — 2008
Masters, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MGP Ingredients October 2009 - June 2015
Emery Oleochemicals LLC March 2007 - October 2009
Briggs Industries 2005 - 2007
Tenaris January 2002 - November 2004
National City Corp 1998 - 2001
ATK Consulting Group 1997 - 1998
Ernst & Young January 1994 - October 1997
Procter & Gamble 1983 - 1993
Deloitte 1979 - 1981
Skills
Financial Analysis
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1981 — 1983
MBA, Finance and Business Economics
University of Detroit Mercy 1975 — 1979
BS summa, accounting
Butterball, LLC December 2014 - Present
Triumph Foods LLC February 2013 - November 2014
Triumph Foods LLC January 2011 - November 2014
Allied Blending and Ingredients September 2009 - April 2011
MGP Ingredients July 2007 - June 2009
Kansas State University 2004 - 2007
Food Safety Systems Research 2004 - 2007
Carnetec Consultores July 2000 - June 2001
AYVI June 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, SSOP, 5S, Six Sigma, GMP, Kaizen, SQF, Sanitation, Laboratory, University Teaching, Employee Training, Food Industry, HACCP, Microbiology, Food
Education
Kansas State University 2001 — 2006
Ph. D., Food Science
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1999 — 2001
MS, Quality & Productivity Systems
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1980 — 1984
BS, Animal Science
Greensburgh Central Catholic High School 1979 — 1980
High School
MGP Ingredients March 2013 - Present
Jim Beam Brands September 1997 - December 2011
Jim Beam Brands January 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Engineering, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Six Sigma, Product Development, Process Engineering, Food, Factory, Consumer Products, Project Management, Packaging, Supply Chain, Food Safety, SAP, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Louisville 1986 — 1993
BS, Engineering Science
Majestic Spice International August 2014 - December 2014
Accurate Ingredients, Inc. September 2010 - May 2014
Affinity Flavors, Inc. November 2009 - February 2010
Experience Unlimited May 2009 - November 2009
Cargill February 2007 - May 2009
MGP Ingredients May 1999 - May 2006
Naturally Fresh 1997 - 1998
RTM, Lee's Famous Recipe 1995 - 1996
Hardee's Food Systems 1991 - 1995
Denny's 1990 - 1991
Skills
Nutrition, Meat, Dairy, Food Service, Bakery, Food Science, Ingredients, Product Development, Food, Sales, Flavors, Food Industry, Quality Assurance, Food & Beverage, Frozen Food, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Purchasing, Food Technology, Leadership, Manufacturing
Education
Oklahoma State University 1972 — 1976
BS, Agriculture
Quad County Corn Processors 2015 - Present
Flint Hills Resources 2014 - 2015
Cargill 2010 - 2014
MGP Ingredients 2006 - 2010
Abengoa 2000 - 2006
Skills
Partnerships, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Food Industry, Product Development, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food, Six Sigma, Commercialization, Lean Manufacturing, Business Development, Business Planning, Strategy, GMP, Process Simulation, R&D, Change Management, Management, Food Technology, Business Process, P&L Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation
Education
Bradley University
Master's Degree, Industrial Operations Management
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
RGP October 2012 - Present
Optimum Supply Chain Recruiters June 2012 - Present
American Logistics Aid Network 2005 - Present
MGP Ingredients December 2010 - October 2011
NaviChain Consulting, LLC August 2009 - June 2011
Supply Chain Visions January 2007 - August 2009
APQC November 2004 - March 2007
University of Nevada Reno August 2002 - May 2003
CS Integrated LLC January 2000 - January 2002
AEP Industries January 1993 - December 1999
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Transportation, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics Management, Transportation..., Project Management, Purchasing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing, Program Management, Strategy
Education
Penn State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Business Logistics
Temple University 1988 — 1990
Master's Degree, Physical Distribution
MGP Ingredients February 2012 - Present
Independent Consulting January 2011 - February 2012
Maker's Mark Bourbon January 1996 - July 2010
Skills
Product Development, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Culture Change, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Executive Management, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Sales, P&L Management, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Pricing, Leadership, Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Advertising, Market Research, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Key Account Management, FMCG, Team Building, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Budgets, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Management, Brand Equity, Pricing Strategy, Food, P&L, International Marketing, Market Analysis
Education
Bellarmine University 1996 — 1998
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Windsor 1980 — 1984
Honors Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing and Finance
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson June 2014 - Present
Johnson & Johnson October 2012 - Present
Quantum Integrators Group LLC February 2012 - Present
IBM June 2003 - February 2012
MGP Ingredients 2012 - 2012
Tata Elxsi September 2002 - May 2003
HCL Perot systems ( It became Dell services) November 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Supply Chain, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, SAP, Data Migration, IDOC, SAP SD, SD, ABAP, SAP ERP, •LE (Warehouse..., •MM (IM/Purchasing), •QM, •SAP R/3 – 3.0E, 3.1B,..., •MS-Office..., Supply Chain Management, SAP Logistics, Project Management, Integration, Solution Architecture, Business Analysis
Education
Madurai Kamaraj University 1999 — 2001
Master of Science, Computer Science
IHRD
BS, Computer Science
MVC USA February 2015 - May 2015
Comcast December 2013 - February 2015
Energy Management & Services Co. April 2013 - December 2013
Office Team December 2012 - April 2013
MGP Ingredients May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Recruitments, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Public Speaking, Human Resources, Process Scheduler, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, HR Policies, Interviews, HRIS
Education
Northern Kentucky University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor, Human Resource Management
Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (CEBC) June 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2013 - August 2013
MB Masonry June 2007 - May 2013
Skills
Problem Solving, Engineering Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Strong Work Ethic, P&ID, Time Management, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Biotechnology, Reaction Engineering, Engineering, Water, Process Engineering, Cement
Education
University of Kansas 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
University of Kansas 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
The Chemours Company March 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients November 2012 - July 2013
Cornell University August 2011 - May 2012
GE Transportation May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Aspen Plus, Minitab, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Process Design, SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Production Planning, Chemical Engineering, Logistics Management, Process Simulation
Education
Cornell University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc. March 2013 - Present
MGP Ingredients November 2010 - July 2012
MGP Ingredients October 2006 - November 2010
MGP Ingredients July 2004 - October 2006
MGP Ingredients July 2000 - July 2005
MGP Ingredients May 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Processing, Food, Food Safety, Product Development, Dairy, Cross-functional Team..., HACCP, Bakery, Strategic Planning, Flavors, Food Technology, Meat, Microbiology
Education
Benedictine College 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
Kansas State University 1995 — 1998
BS, Food Science and Industry
NextLevel: Building Enterprise Value October 2013 - Present
Icicle Seafoods, Inc. June 2011 - September 2013
Christensen Farms 2009 - 2011
MGP Ingredients 2007 - 2009
Gowan Company February 2005 - September 2007
Alliance One 1998 - 2004
Alliance One 1995 - 1998
TEIC US, subsidiary of Dimon, Inc. 1992 - 1995
Dimon, Inc 1990 - 1992
BDO Seidman 1989 - 1990
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Forecasting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Strategy, Management, Internal Controls, Business Strategy, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Restructuring, Risk Management, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Managerial Finance, Business Development, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Modeling, Cash Flow, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Executive Management, ERP, Budgets
Education
Guilford College 1985 — 1989
BS, Accounting & Management
Mt Airy High School
Kosanke RV Travel December 2012 - Present
FK Consulting LLC January 2010 - Present
Solbar Industries LTD June 2007 - December 2009
MGP Ingredients 2003 - 2006
Penford Products 1997 - 2003
Newly Weds Foods 1990 - 1997
Protein Technologies, now Solae 1977 - 1990
Skills
Food Industry, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales, Ingredients, Customer Service, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Training, Food, Management, Marketing, Market Analysis, Meat, International Business, Cross-functional Team..., Food Science, Market Development, Sales Operations, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Management, Food Processing
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1900 — 1900
Business MBA Program, Marketing
MGP Ingredients April 2011 - Present
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Plant Management, Senior Executives, Distillation, Food Industry, Beverage Industry, Alcohol, Wine & Spirits Industry, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing
Education
Naval Postgraduate School 1989 — 1991
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Purdue University 1983 — 1984
Master's degree, Industrial Enginerring
Louisiana State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
LexisNexis August 2015 - Present
Elsevier December 2012 - January 2015
MGP Ingredients October 2010 - December 2012
Kansas State University August 2010 - October 2010
Texas A&M Health Science Center October 2009 - May 2010
Texas A&M University January 2009 - September 2009
Texas A&M University August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Market Research, Management, Project Management, Product Development, Life Sciences, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Technical Writing, Collaborative R&D, CRM, Biotechnology, Multi-factor..., Identity Management, Identity Verification, Authentication, Customer Engagement, Content Management, Account Management, Molecular Biology, Agile Project Management, Protein Chemistry, Competitive Intelligence, Biofuels, Research Funding, R&D, Academic Publishing, Training, Fraud Prevention, Market Intelligence
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 2008 — 2010
Certificate, Business Management
Acharya Nagarjuna University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology
MGP Ingredients August 2015 - Present
The Schwan Food Company January 2011 - August 2015
The Lubrizol Corporation September 2007 - June 2010
Holiday Inn Exprees Hotel & Suites October 2006 - September 2007
Murray State University August 2006 - May 2007
RR Donnelley June 2006 - August 2006
Hilton Worldwide February 2004 - March 2005
Courtyard by Marriott March 2002 - January 2004
Spherion October 2001 - February 2002
Ashland Inc. May 2001 - September 2001
Skills
EHS, PSM, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Auditing, Safety Management..., Industrial Safety, HAZWOPER, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Process Safety, Process Safety..., Ammonia Refrigeration, Accident Investigation, Hazard Analysis, Hazard Recognition, Inspection, Hazardous Materials, EPA, Factory, Risk Assessment, Ergonomics, Training, Industrial Hygiene, Management
Education
Murray State University 2006 — 2007
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Health and Safety, 3.33/4.0
Murray State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Overall GPA 3.0/4.0; In field of study 3.24/4.0
Bradken, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Bradken, Inc. May 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients January 2005 - June 2012
MGP Ingredients February 2003 - January 2005
MGP Ingredients December 2001 - February 2003
MGP Ingredients June 1997 - December 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, ISO 14001, Project Planning, Process Safety..., Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Training, Occupational Health, Environmental..., Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Safety Management..., Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, OHSAS18001, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Sustainable Development, Eco-efficiency, Energy Management, Life Cycle Assessment, HAZOP Study, HAZWOPER, Human Resources, Human Resource...
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1988 — 1990
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Noble Energy May 2015 - Present
Benedictine College August 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2014 - August 2014
Bell Construction & Development, LLC. June 2010 - August 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Fundraising, Social Networking, Time Management
Education
The University of North Dakota 2013 — 2016
Mechanical Engineering
Benedictine College 2012 — 2016
General Engineering
The Schwan Food Company April 2012 - Present
AdvancePierre Foods April 2010 - April 2012
The Schwan Food Company August 2006 - April 2010
MGP Ingredients August 2005 - July 2006
Oklahoma Food and Agricultural Products Research and Technology Center January 2003 - July 2005
MILKO Ice Cream Specialties July 1999 - December 2000
BIOTECH April 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Product Development, Food, Product Innovation, Food Industry, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Science, Ingredients, Child Nutrition
Education
Oklahoma State University 2001 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of the Philippines 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
MGP Ingredients June 2015 - Present
Kansas State University August 2011 - 2015
Grain Science Graduate Student Organization May 2012 - May 2013
The Next Big Thing Competition December 2011 - April 2013
American Association of Cereal Chemists International Student Division October 2011 - January 2012
MOM Brands (Formerly Malt-O-Meal) May 2011 - August 2011
University of Minnesota's Food Science and Nutrition Club May 2010 - May 2011
The Schwan Food Company May 2010 - August 2010
University of Minnesota May 2009 - May 2010
University of Minnesota May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Food Science, UV/Vis, Laboratory, Formulation, Sensory Evaluation, Protein Chemistry, HPLC, Science, Flavors, Statistics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Research, Food Safety, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Microbiology, Data Analysis, Product Development, Food
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Master's, Grain Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's, Food Science
Meijer July 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients December 2011 - May 2014
General Mills, Inc. March 2008 - December 2011
General Mills April 2005 - March 2008
General Mills September 2003 - April 2005
General Mills, Inc. November 1998 - September 2003
General Mills, Inc. May 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, TPM, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, HACCP, Production Planning, Product Development, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Food Safety, Culture change, Organizational...
Education
Christian Brothers University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
George Mason University
Postgraduate study in economics
Nestlé June 2015 - Present
Nestle USA July 2014 - June 2015
MGP Ingredients May 2013 - August 2013
Purdue University Telefund February 2010 - April 2013
Brown-Forman May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, MathCAD, Leadership, Teamwork, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Research, Social Networking, Time Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Purdue University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Food Process Engineering
The Shepherd Color Company 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients 2013 - 2014
The Shepherd Chemical Company March 2010 - January 2013
Skills
Project Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Piping, Process Simulation, Process Optimization, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, R&D, Project Engineering, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Product Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Biopharm Project Solutions Inc. July 2014 - Present
Biopharm Project Solutions Inc. February 2013 - June 2014
Xcellerex - GE healthcare company March 2011 - January 2013
Coskata March 2009 - March 2011
Solutia July 2008 - November 2008
MGP Ingredients February 2007 - June 2008
Skills
R&D, Chemical Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Technology Transfer, Process Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Fermentation, Process Simulation, Commissioning, Biotechnology, Design of Experiments, Process Optimization, Sop, Chromatography, Chemistry, HPLC, Cell Culture, GMP, Purification, Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, UV/Vis, Filtration, Laboratory, V&V, Biofuels, Lifesciences, SOP, Business Analysis, Design Thinking, Teamwork
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2015 — 2015
Stanford Ignite, Certificate Program, Start Up & Entrepreneurship
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2004 — 2006
MS, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Panjab University 2000 — 2004
BE, Chemical Engineering
MGP Ingredients January 2010 - Present
MGP Ingredients April 2008 - December 2009
Invista Private Ltd. (Subsidiary of KOCH, USA), Singapore May 2001 - June 2006
Education
University of Kansas 2006 — 2008
Masters, Engineering Management
National University of Singapore 2002 — 2004
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Loyola Academy, Affiliated to Osmania University 1997 — 2000
Bachelors, Chemical Technology
Extru-Tech, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Horizon Systems, Inc July 2001 - May 2014
Manpower Staffing January 1998 - January 2001
MGP Ingredients January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Packaging, Sales Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Manufacturing, Pneumatic Conveying, Marketing, Budgets, International Sales, Management, Training, Purchasing, Leadership, Pricing, CRM, Continuous Improvement, Key Account Management
Education
The University of Kansas
MBA Essentials
Kice Industries Inc. March 2009 - Present
MGP Ingredients March 2008 - March 2009
cargill animal nutrition March 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Manufacturing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management
Education
Kansas State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Milling Science and Management - Operations
AYU International September 2010 - Present
Chattem, Inc. October 2006 - September 2010
MGP Ingredients May 2000 - June 2006
Skills
Formulation Development, Product Development, Skin Care, Research, Cosmetics, Hair Care, Raw Materials, Personal Care, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Emulsions, Formulation, Ingredients, R&D, Chemistry, Polymers
Education
Bishop's University 1983 — 1985
B.Sc(Hon), Biochemistry
Blish-Mize Co January 2014 - Present
Blish-Mize Company April 2012 - Present
Blish Mize Company January 2010 - April 2012
MGP Ingredients June 2006 - January 2010
MGP Ingredients February 2004 - June 2006
Defense Contract Audit Agency August 1995 - February 2004
Computer Sciences Corporation May 1993 - August 1995
Defense Contract Audit Agency September 1987 - May 1993
Skills
Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, CPA, Accounting, General Ledger, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Government Contracting, GAAP, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, ERP, Forecasting, Finance, SEC filings, US GAAP, Inventory Management, Managerial Finance, Financial Audits, Sarbanes-Oxley, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Strategic Financial..., Cash Management, External Audit, Enterprise Risk..., Capital Budgeting, Revenue Recognition, Due Diligence, COSO, Variance Analysis, Financial Planning, SEC Filings
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1985 — 1987
BS, Accounting
Emporia State University 1982 — 1985
De Nora Tech, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Mercury Plastics, Inc. September 2009 - January 2015
The University of Akron January 2009 - September 2009
MGP Ingredients 2007 - 2007
Skills
New Business Development, Account Management, Sales, Value Based Selling, Solution Selling, Product Concepts, Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, Project Planning, MS Project, Business Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Online Marketing, Campaign Optimization, PPC, Google Adwords, MSN AdCenter, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Forming, Program Management, Management, Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
The University of Akron
M.B.A., Finance
The University of Akron
Bachelor, Polymer Chemistry
MGP Ingredients July 2008 - Present
RQ2 September 2006 - July 2008
RQ2 September 2004 - September 2006
University of Illinois Office of Continuing Education 2002 - 2004
University of Illinois Department of Bands 2002 - 2004
Skills
Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Apache, MySQL, Blackberry Enterprise..., Server Architecture, System Administration, Windows Server, Servers, Windows, VMware, Virtualization, VPN, Troubleshooting, Windows 7, IIS, Disaster Recovery, XP, DNS, Linux, Databases, Security, Integration, VMware ESX, Network Security, Cisco Technologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Center, Infrastructure, Computer Hardware
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2009
Masters, Information Systems
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Geology
MGP Ingredients October 2012 - Present
Kerry Ingredients March 2012 - October 2012
Kerry Ingredients February 2011 - February 2012
Target Corporation November 2006 - January 2011
Gregg and Associates, Inc. October 2002 - May 2006
General Mills, Inc. September 1996 - May 2002
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1996
MS, Food Science/Statistics
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1989 — 1994
BS, Food Science/Chemistry
Comdata May 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients March 2012 - May 2014
Vantiv, LLC August 2003 - March 2012
Brown-Mackie College January 2007 - December 2008
Diageo Global Supply 1999 - 2003
Joseph E Seagram & Sons 1999 - 2001
Education
Loyola University Maryland 2000 — 2002
MBA, Management
Northern Kentucky University 1995 — 1998
BS, Accounting
PatientsVoices LLC May 2013 - Present
Bloch School of Management, Institute for Entrepreneurship May 2012 - April 2013
StartingPoint, LLC January 2009 - April 2013
Arrowstream, Inc. January 2007 - December 2008
MGP Ingredients March 2005 - July 2006
StartingPoint, Inc. 1994 - 2005
The NutraSweet Company 1985 - 1993
Skills
Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, Change Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, CRM, Account Management, Operations Management, Finance, Fundraising, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, P&L Management, Leadership, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Project Management, Product Development, Business Planning, Logistics, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Marketing, Sales Operations, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Strategy, Product Management, Purchasing, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Integrated Marketing, Time Management, Start-ups, Program Management
Education
University of Missouri Kansas City 2012 — 2013
Entrepreneurship Scholar
University of Rochester - Simon Business School 1981 — 1983
MBA, Marketing & Information Technology
Duke University Health System August 2011 - June 2013
SSM Health Care June 2008 - June 2011
MGP Ingredients March 2008 - May 2008
Metro Saint Louis July 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Onboarding, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Human Resources, Coaching, HR Policies, Training, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Succession Planning
Education
Alabama School of Fine Arts
Alabama School of Fine Arts
Missouri State University
M.S., Industrial /Organizational Psychology
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Leprino Foods September 2011 - Present
MGP Ingredients 2009 - January 2012
MGP Ingredients 2005 - 2009
Skills
Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Food Service, Food, Process Improvement, Food Processing, Product Management, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Leadership, P&L Management, Product Development
Education
Benedictine College 2002 — 2003
EMBA, Business
North Dakota State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Food Science
Century High 1985 — 1988
10-12
MGP Ingredients November 2009 - Present
MGP Ingredients, Inc. December 2005 - February 2010
United Bio Energy March 2003 - December 2005
High Plains Corporation/Abengoa Bio Energy November 1999 - March 2003
Midwest Grain Products, Inc. August 1988 - November 1999
Education
Kansas State University 1982 — 1987
B.S., Marketing
DGC Squared Consulting July 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients July 2008 - January 2014
MGP Ingredients July 2007 - July 2008
The Dow Chemical Company 1985 - 2007
Skills
Product Development, R&D, Six Sigma, Product Management, Ingredients, Food Science, Food Industry, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Innovation Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Sales, Chemistry, Quality System, New Business Development, Customer Insight, Entrepreneurship, P&L Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Engineering, Marketing, Food Technology, Key Account Management, Change Management, Executive Management, Marketing Management, Manufacturing, Pricing, Food Processing, Dairy, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Formulation, Market Research
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1985
Ph.D., Food Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1977 — 1979
MS, Food Science
MGP Ingredients March 2015 - Present
Proximo Distillers Indiana January 2012 - February 2015
Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana July 2007 - December 2011
Pernod Ricard USA January 2002 - July 2007
Joseph E. Seagram & Sons June 1998 - January 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Budget, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Budgets
Education
Miami University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Management
Campbell Soup Company March 2015 - Present
Koch Industries January 2012 - March 2015
MGP Ingredients June 2011 - January 2012
MGP Ingredients February 2009 - June 2011
MGP Ingredients 2005 - February 2009
MGP Ingredients 2003 - 2005
MGP Ingredients 2002 - 2003
Wheatland Systems Inc. 2001 - 2001
Berry Plastics 1999 - 2000
Berry Plastics 1998 - 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Project Management, Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Maintenance Management, Construction Management, Process Engineering, Engineering Management, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Kansas 1983 — 1988
Electrical Engineering
Three Rivers Energy July 2013 - Present
Coshocton Ethanol August 2007 - June 2013
MGP Ingredients August 1999 - July 2007
MGP Ingredients August 1999 - July 2007
Skills
Budgets, Operations Management, Maintenance Management, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Process Scheduler, Product Development, Negotiation, Logistics, Management, Strategic Planning, Chemical Engineering, Factory, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Forecasting, Procurement, P, Project Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1990 — 2009
BA, General Studies
Eastern Illinois University 1990 — 1995
BA, General Studies
WesTech Engineering January 2009 - Present
WesTech Engineering May 2006 - December 2008
MGP Ingredients March 1976 - August 1995
Skills
Filtration, Proposal Writing, Water Treatment, Engineering, Construction, Water, Project Management, Energy, Project Planning
Education
Oklahoma State University 1964 — 1969
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Webster University 1997 — 1998
MA, Information Management & Telecommunications Management
MGP Ingredients December 2013 - Present
Kauffman Foundation 2012 - Present
JE Dunn Construction 2006 - Present
Euronet Worldwide 2001 - Present
American Century Investments 1994 - Present
DST Systems 1996 - 2012
Charming Shoppes 2006 - 2010
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 2004 - 2010
Sprint 2003 - 2005
Sprint Nextel 2002 - 2003
Skills
Mergers, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Budgets, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Leadership Development, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Management Consulting, Change Management, New Business Development, Program Management, Small Business, Management
Education
The University of Kansas 1964 — 1968
Bachelor’s Degree, Busisness Administration and Accounting - CPA
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources October 2008 - Present
Illinois State Geological Survey January 2008 - August 2008
MGP Ingredients June 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Air Pollution Control..., Air Quality Regulations, Air Quality State..., Integrated..., CHEMCAD Process..., Process Design, Technical Support, Emissions inventory, Carbon Emissions
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2008
MS, Environmental Engineer
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Covestro LLC 2011 - Present
Bayer CropScience August 2009 - October 2011
MGP Ingredients October 2004 - June 2009
PQ Corporation 1992 - 1997
Skills
Process Safety, Chemical Engineering, Process Safety..., EHS, Factory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Coatings, Environmental Awareness, Root Cause Analysis, HAZOP
Education
University of California, Davis 1977 — 1983
BS and MS, Mechanical Engineering
MGP Ingredients March 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients July 2009 - March 2012
MGP Ingredients, Inc. December 2008 - July 2009
MGP Ingredients, Inc. November 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Environmental..., Environmental..., Environmental Impact..., Environmental Research, Air Permitting, Hazardous Waste..., Wastewater Treatment, Risk Management, Product Development, R&D
Education
Texas Tech University 2003 — 2006
PhD
The University of Connecticut 2001 — 2003
MS
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology 1994 — 1999
BS
Emerald Performance Materials April 2011 - Present
MGP Ingredients June 2007 - May 2011
ADM June 2003 - June 2007
Advanced Technology Services April 1985 - June 2003
Caterpillar Inc. June 1974 - April 1985
General Motors May 1973 - September 1973
Skills
Maintenance Management, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Predictive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Process Control, Pumps, Process Engineering, Engineering, Reliability, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Plant Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Management, Kaizen
Education
Bradley University 1978 — 1981
MBA, Business
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1971 — 1974
BSME
DKSH January 2012 - Present
DKSH January 2007 - March 2012
MGP Ingredients September 2005 - August 2006
Seppic Inc. January 2000 - September 2005
Ganes Chemicals (Siegfried Pharmaceuticals) 1996 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, Consumer Products, Chemistry, International Business, Ingredients, Strategic Planning, Personal Care, Sales, GMP, Formulation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Raw Materials, Skin Care, R&D, New Business Development, Adhesives, Key Account Management, Polymers, Product Development, Additives, Cosmetics, Market Development, Coatings, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Commercialization, Product Innovation, Resin, Regulatory Affairs, Fragrance, Technology Transfer
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1995 — 1997
MS, Organic Chemistry
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1990 — 1995
BS, Appied Chemistry
Patheon Biologics, LLC September 2014 - Present
Sigma-Aldrich (SAFC) February 2004 - April 2013
Pfizer July 2001 - February 2004
Roquette June 1995 - July 2001
Abbott August 1992 - May 1995
MGP Ingredients January 1990 - August 1992
Skills
GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Industry, Purification, Technology Transfer, Validation, CAPA, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, SAP, Negotiation, ADCs, Clean Rooms, cGMP manufacturing, Clinical Development, FMEA, Regulatory Audits, Operating Budgets, Capital Budgeting, Budget Forecasts, Process Optimization, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, FDA
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations
Purdue University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemical Engineering
Purdue University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Whiskey Resources LLC March 2013 - Present
Rising Tide Beverage Consultants, LLC July 2013 - Present
MGP Ingredients March 2012 - March 2013
Buffalo Trace Distillery March 2005 - March 2012
Nestle Waters May 2000 - February 2005
Skills
Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Task Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Alcoholic Beverages, Operations Management, Leadership, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Strategy, Start-ups, MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Purchasing, ERP, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain..., Materials Management, Pricing, Procurement, Logistics Management, 5S, Product Development, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, Team Building, Demand Planning, Sales, P&L Management, SAP, Negotiation, Process Engineering, Supply chain
Education
University of Kentucky 2006 — 2009
MBA, Operations and Strategic Management
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Industrial Manufacturing Systems Engineering
McDonald's Corporation September 2012 - Present
Enercon Engineering, Inc. 2005 - September 2012
MGP Ingredients 2003 - 2005
Enercon Engineering, Inc 2001 - 2003
Sutkowski & Rhoads Ltd. 1997 - 2001
Skills
Switches, Routers, Cisco IOS, IT Management, VMware ESX, Linux server..., Windows Server, Problem Solving, Virtualization, MPLS, VPN, Network Security, Firewall Administration, Storage Area Networks, Active Directory, Scripting, Cloud Computing, Software Licensing, Network Administration, System Administration, Group Policy, Linux, ERP, Citrix Metaframe, Troubleshooting, VMware, VoIP, Wireless Networking, Network Design, CCNA, Firewalls, Technical Support, WAN, Storage, IIS, SharePoint, Management, ITIL, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, Servers, Networking, Data Center, Network Architecture, Cisco Call Manager, Security, IT Operations, Cisco Technologies, Linux System..., Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Illinois State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management of Information Systems
Illinois Central College 1997 — 2001
Associate of Science (A.S.), Microcomputer Network Specialist
EMC Class
Caterpillar Inc. September 2011 - Present
On Assignment Lab Support March 2009 - July 2009
Volt Technical Resources August 2005 - February 2009
MGP Ingredients February 1998 - August 2005
Skills
Hazardous Materials..., Analytical Chemistry, EHS, Six Sigma, Calibration, Hazardous Waste..., Quality Assurance, Hazardous Materials, Technical Writing, Sampling, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2009 — 2011
MPH, Environmental Health
Bradley University 1994 — 1998
BS, Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry
MGP Ingredients January 2015 - Present
MGP Ingredients February 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients April 2010 - February 2012
KIK Custom Products October 2009 - January 2010
General Mills July 1999 - August 2009
Bryan Foods 1997 - 1999
Kraft General Foods October 1996 - December 1997
Tyson Foods November 1993 - September 1996
Skills
Manufacturing, Electricians, Budgets, Process Improvement, Predictive Maintenance, Cross-functional Team..., Industrial Engineering, SAP, TPM, Project Planning, Team Building, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance
Education
University of Arkansas 1988 — 1996
BS, Electrical Engineering
Austin Nichols Technical Search, Inc. March 2009 - Present
Austin Nichols Technical Search, Inc. 2009 - 2011
MGP Ingredients July 1999 - March 2009
Progress Rail Services November 1997 - June 1999
Unit Rail Anchor April 1975 - April 1990
Skills
Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Engineering, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Leadership, Logistics, Project Planning, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Management, Team Leadership, Training, Sales Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Strategy, Change Management, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Performance Management, Purchasing, Product Development, Coaching, Recruiting, Human Resources, Contract Management
Education
The University of Kansas 1970 — 1973
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Manildra Milling Corporation October 2012 - Present
Manildra Milling Corporation July 2008 - September 2012
ADM 2003 - 2008
The Scoular Company May 2001 - December 2003
MGP Ingredients June 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Food Industry, Commodity, Food, Wheat, Ingredients
Education
Kansas State University 1990 — 1996
MBA, Business
Benedictine College July 2011 - Present
Maur Hill - Mt. Academy July 2010 - November 2012
Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging November 2009 - July 2011
Exchange National Bank January 2009 - November 2009
Exchange National Bank May 2007 - November 2009
MGP Ingredients June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Accounting, Budgeting, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Sales Tax, Audit, Process Improvement, ERP, Inventory Management, Auditing, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks
Education
Benedictine College 2008 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration; Accounting
Benedictine College 2005 — 2008
BA, Accounting
MGP Ingredients May 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients January 2012 - Present
Errand Solutions September 2010 - December 2011
GRI Fund June 2010 - August 2010
Errand Solutions May 2010 - June 2010
Credit Suisse January 2008 - April 2010
Credit Suisse September 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Management, Finance, Analysis, Portfolio Management, Strategic Financial..., Human Resources, Asset Allocation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Valuation, Budgets, Financial Reporting
Education
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
MBA;
Miami University 2000 — 2004
BS
St. Xavier 1996 — 2000
EPIC Systems, Incorporated January 2014 - Present
ICL - Performance Products LP June 2012 - January 2014
Solutia December 2007 - June 2012
MGP Ingredients January 2004 - December 2007
MGP Ingredients January 2002 - January 2004
MGP Ingredients July 2001 - December 2001
MGP Ingredients June 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Process Engineering, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Change Management, Project Management, Budgets, Management, Manufacturing, Leadership
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1997 — 1998
Master of Science, Engineering Management
University of Missouri-Rolla 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
CPIM - APICS (The Association for Operations Management)
CPIM, Certification in Production & Inventory Management
Stony Hill University
Koch Industries January 2015 - Present
DuPont June 2012 - January 2015
General Chemical January 2009 - June 2012
MGP Ingredients June 2006 - December 2008
Abengoa Bioenergy January 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Plant Operations, Factory, Capital Projects, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Maintenance Management, Materials Management, Chemical Engineering, Plant Management, P&ID, Heat Exchangers, Process Improvement, Engineering, Operations Management, Energy, HAZOP, Distillation, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Process Control, 5S, Process Optimization, ISO, Process Simulation
Education
St. Ambrose University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Bradley University 2002 — 2004
MS, Manufacturing Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology 1995 — 2001
Bachelors, Chemical Engineernig
Milner Milling March 2010 - Present
Grain Craft March 2010 - Present
Southeast Missouri State University August 2008 - December 2009
Southeast Missouri State University September 2006 - August 2008
Bartlett Milling July 2005 - June 2006
MGP Ingredients June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Training, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Word, Market Research, Research, Customer Service, Event Planning, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Food Defense, HACCP, GFSI, Process Design
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 2008 — 2009
MBA
Southeast Missouri State University 2006 — 2009
Masters
Kansas State University 2001 — 2005
Milling Science and Management
McKinley Resources 2015 - 2015
MMP, Inc. August 2010 - December 2012
Biosil Technologies, Inc April 2005 - October 2009
MGP Ingredients 2002 - 2005
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. 1993 - 2002
Skills
New Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Program Management, Personal Care, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A., Chemistry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
M.S., Organic Polymer Chemistry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
M.B.A., Finance
MGP Ingredients January 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients May 2013 - December 2013
Roll Products Inc. May 2007 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Project Management, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Process Improvement, Problem Solving
Education
Kansas State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
St. Marys College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts
MGP Ingredients April 2012 - Present
MGP Ingredients September 2011 - March 2012
New World Pasta 2006 - 2011
Education
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Theology/Theological Studies
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
AECOM August 2006 - Present
Bemis Company, Inc. January 2000 - August 2006
MGP Ingredients June 1980 - January 2000
Skills
Budgets, Change Management, Construction, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Electricians, Engineering, Engineering Management, Facilities Management, HVAC, Inspection, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, MS Project, Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Preventive Maintenance, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Procurement, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Estimation, Project Management, Project Planning, Purchasing, Proposal Writing, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Team Building, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2000
BA, Industrial Engineering
MGP Ingredients May 2012 - Present
Education
The University of Kansas 2010 — 2013
MGP Ingredients February 2015 - Present
Skills
Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Corporate Branding, Advertising, Marketing, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Internal & External..., Articles, CMS, Google Analytics, SEO, Tradeshows, Pardot, Salesforce.com, Corporate Website..., Marketing Automation, Leadership
Education
Benedictine College 2007 — 2011
BA, Business
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Skills
HPLC, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Gas Chromatography, Chemistry, Calibration, Life Sciences
Education
Missouri Western State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
MGP Ingredients September 2011 - Present
Sigma Aldrich January 1989 - January 1993
Education
Kansas State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
MSSA
Auxano Holdings, LLC 2014 - Present
Union State Bank 2007 - Present
MGP Ingredients 2005 - 2013
Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation 2002 - 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Operations Management, Product Development, Change Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Commercialization, Budgets, Logistics, Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, International Business, Contract Negotiation, P&L Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Partnerships, Risk Management, Venture Capital, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Small Business, Team Leadership, Investments, Energy, International Sales, Valuation, Business Process..., Finance
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2004 — 2005
MBA, Business
Missouri University of Science and Technology 1986 — 1991
BS, Engineering/Management
MGP Ingredients January 2015 - Present
MGP Ingredients January 2012 - January 2015
Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana May 2008 - December 2011
Clearbrook Farms May 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Food Science, Product Development, HACCP, R&D, Food Processing, Food Industry, GMP, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
BS, Food Science
MGP Ingredients September 2007 - Present
City of Lansing September 2001 - September 2007
Juhl Marketing Communications January 2001 - May 2001
Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce June 2000 - August 2000
St. Joseph News-Press June 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Press Releases, Articles, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Corporate Branding, Editing, Project Planning, Budgeting, Community Outreach, Cross-functional Team..., Writing, CMS, Digital Strategy, Personnel Management, Presentation Development, Blogging, Brand Development, Brochures, Budgets, Community Development, Copy Editing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
Saint Mary's College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Maynooth University 1998 — 1999
Blish Mize Company September 2010 - Present
LifeLine Foods, LLC June 2009 - August 2010
MGP Ingredients June 2003 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
Education
Kansas State University 1983 — 1987
Business Administration, Management
Illinois Corn Processing, LLC December 2009 - Present
MAC Equipment July 2009 - December 2009
MGP Ingredients December 2002 - July 2009
Skills
Process Control, Control Logic, Manufacturing, PLC, Allen Bradley, Wonderware, SCADA, Control Systems Design, Modicon, DeviceNet, Electrical Engineering, Profibus, Instrumentation, HMIs
Education
DeVry University-Missouri 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Self Employed June 2014 - Present
MGP Ingredients January 2012 - June 2014
Lawrnceburg Distillers Indiana January 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Injection Molding, Chemical Engineering, Project Management, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain, Process Safety, Product Development, Quality Assurance, CAD, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Plastics, Quality System, Troubleshooting, R&D, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Engineering, GMP, Process Simulation, Capital Budgeting, Quality Management, Process Control, Minitab, DMAIC, SPC, Manufacturing..., ISO, FMEA, Manufacturing...
Education
Tri-State University 1971 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MGP Ingredients January 2013 - Present
Motion Industries September 1994 - Present
Kaman Industrial Technologies February 1992 - September 1994
Martin Sprocket & Gear June 1986 - February 1992
Skills
Motion Control, Automation, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Manufacturing, Sales, Industrial Control, PLC, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulics, Servo, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Customer Service, Product Development
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Mechanization
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Education
Benedictine College 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Benedictine College, Atchison , KS
Johnson Controls June 2010 - Present
Cargill June 2008 - June 2010
MGP Ingredients June 2006 - June 2008
Education
Highland Community College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Park University