Blue Bird Corporation

Industry: Bus manufacturing company

Description

The Blue Bird Corporation is an American bus manufacturer headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia. Best known for its production of school buses, the company has also manufactured a wide variety of other ... Headquarters: Macon, GA Parent organization: Cerberus Capital Management (2006-2014, still owns 58% of shares) Founder: Albert Luce CEO: Phil Horlock (Apr 2011–)

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Blue Bird Corporation Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Karla Daniel Karla Daniel Chattanooga, Tennessee Area Details
Karla Daniel's Blue Bird Corporation Experience June 1997 - November 2007
Job Finance/Accounting Manager at Comcast Cable
Industry Accounting
Experience
Comcast Cable  August 2008 - Present
Comcast Cable  August 2007 - Present
Advanced Steel Technology  November 2007 - August 2008
Blue Bird Manufacturing   August 1997 - November 2007
Blue Bird Corporation   June 1997 - November 2007

Skills
Variance Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Cash Management, Essbase, Journal Entries, Budgets, Analysis, Financial Statements, Payroll, Financial Forecasting, Team Building, General Ledger, Telecommunications, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Budgeting, Accruals, Financial Accounting, Finance, Balance Sheet, Budget Process

Education
University of Phoenix   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Accounting

University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science, Business

LaFayette High School

Greg Bennett Greg Bennett Fort Lauderdale, Florida Details
Greg Bennett's Blue Bird Corporation Experience May 2008 - December 2010
Job CEO & President Paradigm Precision, a DPG company
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Paradigm Precision A DPG COMPANY   January 2012 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   May 2008 - December 2010
North American Bus Industries  May 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Automotive, Budgets, Business Strategy, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Management, Mergers, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Program Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Team Building, Forecasting, Leadership, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management

Education
Texas Christian University   1974 — 1977
BFA, COMMUNICATIONS

Don McIsaac Don McIsaac Duluth, Minnesota Area Details
Don McIsaac's Blue Bird Corporation Experience March 2003 - August 2004
Job EVP & CFO at Cirrus Aircraft
Industry Machinery
Experience
Alimak Hek Inc.   2008 - 2013
Autocraft Industries  August 2004 - May 2008
Blue Bird Corporation   March 2003 - August 2004
Hubbell Power Systems  March 2000 - February 2003
Textron  August 1997 - March 2000
PACCAR  January 1990 - August 1997
KFW Canada Inc.   May 1985 - December 1989
Melitta Canada Inc.   1983 - 1985
West Bend of Canada   1981 - 1983
Dresser Industries  1979 - 1981

Skills
Negotiation, Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, MRP, Change Management, Restructuring, Mergers, Cost Accounting, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Business Strategy, Accounting, Manufacturing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Business Development, Procurement, Operations Management, New Business Development, Purchasing, Business Process..., Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Pricing, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Auditing, Internal Controls, Outsourcing, Leadership, ERP, Six Sigma, Logistics, Start-ups, Cash Flow, Sales, Financial Audits, Turn Around Management, Management, Management Consulting

Education
Society of Management Accountants of Ontario
CPA, CMA, Accounting

Trent University
BA, History

PSCI

Mathew Springsteen Mathew Springsteen Fairfax, South Carolina Details
Mathew Springsteen's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2008 - May 2011
Job Materials Manager at Scotsman Ice Systems
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Scotsman Ice Systems  October 2012 - Present
Husqvarna  May 2011 - October 2012
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2008 - May 2011
Terex  June 2006 - September 2008
Fred Meyer  January 2003 - June 2006

Skills
Training, Supply Chain..., Procurement, Purchasing, Manufacturing..., Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Global Sourcing, Operational Excellence, DMAIC, ISO, Distribution Center..., Supply Chain Operations, Toyota Production System, Supplier Development, Material Flow, Root Cause Analysis, Master Scheduling, Demand Management, TQM, Iso 9000, Raw Materials, APICS, A3, VMI, Cycle Counting, MRPII, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, 5S, Materials Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Kaizen, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Education
Seattle University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Operations Management and Supervision

Kennedy   1995 — 1997
General studies

Daniel Crouse Daniel Crouse Glenbeulah, Wisconsin Details
Daniel Crouse's Blue Bird Corporation Experience February 2008 - September 2010
Job Supplier Quality Engineer at The Manitowoc Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
The Manitowoc Company  August 2013 - Present
Kohler Co.  November 2010 - August 2013
Blue Bird Corporation   February 2008 - September 2010
Donaldson  February 2007 - February 2008
Alcoa  March 2003 - February 2007

Skills
Root Cause Analysis, APQP, FMEA, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Supplier Quality, SPC, Quality Management, Manufacturing..., ISO, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, 5S, Kaizen

Education
Purdue University   1995 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering Tech

Jeff Terlep Jeff Terlep Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jeff Terlep's Blue Bird Corporation Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   October 2014 - Present
AGCO Corporation  October 2011 - October 2014
AGCO Corporation  October 2009 - September 2011
Ford Motor Company  2007 - October 2009
Ford Motor Company  2005 - 2007
Ford Motor Company  2004 - 2005
Ford Motor Company  2003 - 2004
Ford Motor Company  2001 - 2003
Ford Motor Company  1999 - 2001
Ford Motor Company  1998 - 1999

Skills
Product Marketing, Forecasting, Automotive, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Product Development, Leadership, B2B, Pricing, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Marketing, Marketing Management, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Strategic Planning, Vehicles, Team Building, Negotiation, Account Management, Training, Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Business Planning, Profit, CRM, Program Management, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Team Management, Product Management, Strategy, Management, Market Research

Education
Purdue University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Krannert School of Management

Vincente DIngianni III Vincente DIngianni III Jacksonville, Florida Area Details
Vincente DIngianni III's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2007 - February 2008
Job Managing Member at Show Case Developers, LLC
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Show Case Developers, LLC   September 2002 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2007 - February 2008
CIT Group, Inc.   July 2005 - July 2007
CIT Group, Inc.   March 2003 - July 2005
CIT Group, Inc  February 2001 - March 2003
CIT Group, Inc.   May 1999 - February 2001

Skills
Credit, Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Finance, Banking, Mergers, Sales, Commercial Lending, Structured Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Asset Based Lending, Financial Analysis, Credit Analysis, Risk Management, Loans, Accounting, New Business Development, Underwriting, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Facilities Management, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, Strategy, Account Management, Program Management, Sales Operations, Executive Management

Education
Syracuse University   1985 — 1987
Accounting and Finance

Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management   1985 — 1987
BS, Finance

State University of New York - System   1983 — 1985
Bus Admin, Business Administration and Management, General

David Merrill David Merrill Macon, Georgia Area Details
David Merrill's Blue Bird Corporation Experience October 2011 - June 2014
Job Principal, Sterling Engineering
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Sterling Engineering Services   June 2014 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   October 2011 - June 2014
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics  October 2008 - October 2011
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics  2006 - October 2010
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics  2001 - 2006
Lockheed Martin  January 2000 - January 2001
Lockheed Martin  January 1999 - December 1999
The University of Texas at Austin  May 1997 - December 1998
VTEL  June 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Product Development, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Engineering Management, Vehicle Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Value Engineering, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Design for Manufacturing, Operations Management, Product Strategy, Product Innovation, Technical Product Sales, Data Analysis, Global Sourcing, Requirements Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, Automotive, Aircraft, FMEA, Systems Engineering, Catia, Root Cause Analysis, Solidworks, Stress Analysis, Powertrain, CAE, Flight Test, Matlab, Automotive Engineering, GD, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Earned Value Management, CFD, Vehicles, Product Lifecycle..., Sheet Metal, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Solid Modeling, Finite Element Analysis, Avionics, Testing, System Testing

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology - Georgia Tech College of Management   2006 — 2007
MBA, Management of Technology

The University of Texas at Austin   1993 — 1998
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Westminster Schools   1980 — 1993

Alexandra Cuthbert Alexandra Cuthbert Macon, Georgia Area Details
Alexandra Cuthbert's Blue Bird Corporation Experience July 2010 - August 2014
Job Bus Sales Manager at Performance Friction
Industry Automotive
Experience
Performance Friction  November 2014 - Present
Performance Friction  2014 - 2015
Blue Bird Corporation   July 2010 - August 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   December 2008 - July 2010
Blue Bird Corporation   October 2007 - November 2008
Blue Bird Corporation   April 2007 - September 2007
Blue Bird Corporation   May 2004 - April 2007
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2003 - May 2004
Blue Bird Corporation   March 2002 - August 2003
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2001 - March 2002

Skills
Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Vehicles, Public Speaking, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Automotive, Customer Service, Team Building, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Coaching, Inventory Management, Training, Troubleshooting, Six Sigma

Education
University of York, United Kingdom   1999 — 2000
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (DMS), Business Administration and Management, General

University of Central Lancashire   1995 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 2:1

Tony Showman Tony Showman Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Tony Showman's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2005 - August 2007
Job Treasurer at Stant USA Corp.
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Stant USA Corp.   July 2008 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2005 - August 2007
Elkem Metals, Inc.   December 1997 - May 2003
Resurgent Consulting   January 1994 - December 1997
Earth Science Laboratories, Inc.   October 1992 - August 1993
Cajun Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.   June 1991 - October 1992
Cooper Communities, Inc. / Williams Realty Corp. / Reading & Bates Corp. / Buckeye Gas Products Co.   January 1981 - June 1991

Skills
Corporate Treasury, Corporate Finance, Capital Structure, Liquidity, Insurance, Cash Management, Foreign Exchange..., International Business, Operational Streamlining, Capitalization, Financial Review, Disbursements, Credit Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, FX Hedging, Debt Negotiation, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Liquidity Management, Treasury Management, Hedging, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Risk Management, Debt Management, Restructuring, Private Equity, Continuous Improvement, Best Practices, Accounts Receivable, Utility, Real Estate, Oil&Gas, Energy, Diversified, Automotive, Heavy Industry, Metals, Business Management, Public Companies, Private Companies, Managerial Finance, Investments, Cash Flow, Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Financial..., Portfolio Management, Internal Controls, Working Capital...

Education
University of Oklahoma   1995 — 1997
MBA, Finance / International Business

University of Oklahoma   1994 — 1995
BAcc, Accounting

University of Oklahoma   1976 — 1980
BBA, Finance

Broken Arrow High School   1974 — 1976
Diploma, College prep

Chris McClung Chris McClung Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Chris McClung's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2000 - 2006
Job iTech Digital
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
NAVCO  August 2013 - January 2015
Allergan  2007 - 2009
Allergan  2005 - 2007
Blue Bird Corporation   2000 - 2006
Collins Inc   1998 - 2000
Capital Bus Sales   1996 - 1997
Texas Education Agency  1995 - 1996

Skills
Sales Management, Direct Sales, Contract Management, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Excel, Key Account Management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Management, Business Development, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development

Education
Texas Tech University   1990 — 1994
B.A.S.

Frank Sams Frank Sams Warner Robins, Georgia Details
Frank Sams's Blue Bird Corporation Experience July 1989 - September 1997
Job Manager of Network Systems at Flint Energies
Industry Utilities
Experience
Flint Energies  August 2002 - June 2011
Flint Energies  September 1997 - July 2002
Blue Bird Corporation   July 1989 - September 1997

Skills
Network Security, Security, Troubleshooting, Computer Security, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Data Center, Integration, Networking, Information Technology, Firewalls, Network Administration, Project Management, System Administration, Virtualization, Wireless Networking, VPN, VMware, Network Architecture, Technical Support

Education
The University of Georgia   1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Alan Frost, CISSP, PMP Alan Frost, CISSP, PMP Warner Robins, Georgia Details
Alan Frost, CISSP, PMP's Blue Bird Corporation Experience August 1985 - November 1988
Job DoD Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) ICD 503, NIST
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Tricore Management, LLC   January 2014 - Present
Spectrum Comm Inc  August 2013 - January 2014
SAIC  June 2007 - August 2013
Mercer Engineering Research Center  October 2006 - June 2007
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center  February 2005 - October 2006
Intergraph  May 2001 - February 2005
Mercer Engineering Research Center  November 1988 - May 2001
Blue Bird Corporation   August 1985 - November 1988
Caterpillar  January 1981 - August 1985

Skills
Project Management, DoD, Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Government Contracting, Security Clearance, Program Management, Military, IT Management, Security, Information Technology, Network Security, Cyber Security, Computer Security, Security+, Requirements Analysis, Government, Analysis, Air Force, Information Assurance, National Security, Proposal Writing, PMP, Defense, Business Development, Management, Information Security, Strategy, Top Secret, Enterprise Software, CMMI, Intelligence, Solution Architecture, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
Graduate Certificate

National Defense University   2006 — 2007
Certificate

Purdue University   1979 — 1982
MSME

Texas A&M University   1974 — 1978
BSME

Crystal Harris Seiler Crystal Harris Seiler Houston, Texas Area Details
Crystal Harris Seiler's Blue Bird Corporation Experience May 2013 - September 2013
Job Government Contracts and Compliance Manager at TDIndustries
Industry Government Relations
Experience
TDIndustries  February 2014 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   May 2013 - September 2013
Scherer Construction of Middle GA, LLC   2006 - 2010

Skills
Contract Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Administration, Process Scheduler, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Marketing, ERP, AIA, GSA Schedules, Government Contracting, Legal Compliance, Performance Reporting, Project Managers, Office Management, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Customer Service, Management, Telephone Skills, Construction Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Access, PowerPoint, Project Planning

Education
Macon State College   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business and Information Technology, General Business, 3.84

J Wesley Getman J Wesley Getman Greater Atlanta Area Details
J Wesley Getman's Blue Bird Corporation Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Executive Director Accounting & Finance
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   July 2015 - Present
Warbird Consulting Partners, LLC  August 2014 - July 2015
Grant Thornton LLP  November 2011 - June 2014
McGladrey  May 2010 - November 2011
PwC  1998 - 2010

Skills
US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Auditing, SEC filings, CPA, External Audit, Internal Controls, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, GAAP, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Audit, Revenue Recognition

Education
University of Rochester - Simon Business School   1997 — 1998
MBA

State University of New York College at Geneseo   1990 — 1994
B.S., Management

Margaret Horne Margaret Horne Greater Detroit Area Details
Margaret Horne's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2008 - December 2009
Job Compliance Manager CS Americas at Johnson Controls
Industry Automotive
Experience
Johnson Controls  November 2013 - Present
Bridgewater Interiors, LLC  November 2010 - December 2013
Johnson Controls Incorporated  September 2009 - December 2013
Blue Bird Corporation   2008 - December 2009
The Traxis Group, B.V.   May 2008 - May 2009
NABI  May 2008 - May 2009
Visteon Corporation  December 2002 - April 2008
Unisys Corporation  1995 - 2001

Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Finance, Tax, SAP, Internal Audit, Consolidation, Process Improvement, Pricing, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, Analysis, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Manufacturing, Due Diligence, Hyperion Enterprise

Education
Walsh College   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Accountancy

Siena Heights University

Jerry Lamb Jerry Lamb New Bremen, Ohio Details
Jerry Lamb's Blue Bird Corporation Experience November 2001 - July 2002
Job Mechanical Designer, Crown Equipment Corporation
Industry Design
Experience
Crown Equipment Corporation  2014 - Present
Brunswick Corporation  March 2012 - August 2014
FLEETWOOD RV, INC  July 2009 - October 2011
FLEETWOOD - AMERICAN COACH - MOTORHOMES OF INDIANA   January 1994 - July 2009
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2001 - July 2002
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC  August 1985 - January 1994
CUSTOM HARDTOPS - SNUGTOP   August 1984 - May 1985
Powers Design Intranational   May 1978 - August 1984

Skills
SolidWorks 2010-11, UG 18 - UG NX6, UG-NX7.5 Training, AutoCAD V11 to 2006 (2D..., Product Design, Automotive Design, Solid Modeling, CAD, Inventor, Product Development, Industrial Design, Sketching, Rapid Prototyping, Design for Manufacturing, Prototyping, Manufacturing, Clay Modeling, Ideation Concept..., Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Word, Sheet Metal, Photoshop, Visualization, Illustrator, Product Launch, Research Design, Customer Relations, Excel, Sketchbook Pro, Tooling Coordination, Design Management, Interior Design, Ergonomics, Model Making (scale to..., Design Engineering, Mechanical Design, Plastics Design and..., Surface Development, Supplier Coordination, Assemblies, Microsoft Word, 3D, AutoCAD, Catia, Concept Generation, Design Strategy, Concept Development

Education
Powers Design Intranational   1978 — 1983
B.A., Transportation/Product/Industrial Design

Oklahoma State University   1976 — 1977
Commercial Art

Cushing High School   1972 — 1976
H.S. Diploma, Art/Art Studies, General, College Prep

Orange Coast College
No, only took computer related classes for future career development., Data Communications & Systems Analysis

Dale Puhrmann Dale Puhrmann Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Dale Puhrmann's Blue Bird Corporation Experience December 2006 - September 2010
Job National Sales Manager Bus Segment at PACCAR Inc
Industry Automotive
Experience
PACCAR Inc  November 2010 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   December 2006 - September 2010
Link Manufacturing, Ltd.   November 2004 - December 2006
John Deere  2002 - 2003
U.S. Navy Reserve   1973 - 2003
John Deere  1998 - 2001
John Deere  1996 - 1998
Caterpillar Inc.  1995 - 1996
Caterpillar Inc.  1994 - 1995
Caterpillar Inc.  1991 - 1994

Skills
Operations Management, Bus, Maritime, Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Automotive, Team Building, Leadership, Process Improvement, Transportation, Vehicles, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Training, Purchasing, Sales, Six Sigma, Sales Operations, Logistics, Strategy, Automotive Aftermarket, Customer Service, Business Development, Parts, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Program Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Market Planning, Supply Chain Management, Sales Process, Fleet Management, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Key Account Management, Supply Chain, Account Management, B2B, Profit, Business Planning, P&L

Education
United States Naval Academy   1969 — 1973
BS

Fred Botero Fred Botero Oldsmar, Florida Details
Fred Botero's Blue Bird Corporation Experience December 2012 - July 2013
Job VP Purchasing & Logistics at Trinity Services Group
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Trinity Services Group  July 2014 - Present
Proterra Inc  October 2013 - July 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   December 2012 - July 2013
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2008 - December 2012
Visteon  June 1998 - August 2008
Michelin  1994 - 1998
Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co.   1991 - 1994
Michelin  1985 - 1991

Skills
Purchasing, Supplier Negotiation, Management, Industrial Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Engineering, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, Materials Management, PPAP, JIT, 5S, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Toyota Production System, Supplier Development, Kanban, Supplier Evaluation, Materials

Education
Troy University Dothan   1986 — 1988
MBA, Buisiness

US Navy Nuclear Power School   1980 — 1981
Masters Engineering, Nuclear Engineering

United States Naval Academy   1976 — 1980
BS, Aerospace Engineering

Catressa Gooden Catressa Gooden Fort Valley, Georgia Details
Catressa Gooden's Blue Bird Corporation Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Web Content Administrator, Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   March 2013 - Present
City of Albany Georgia  July 2007 - March 2013

Skills
Windows & Mac operating..., Adobe Acrobat, Cisco Routers, Avaya Site..., eCAS, Document Management, Web Design, Web Analytics, Web Content Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Publisher, Google Analytics, HTML scripting, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office..., CSS, SharePoint Designer, Web Content, Accessibility, Web Standards, Windows 7, HTML, Windows Server, SharePoint, Databases, Troubleshooting, Access, Graphic Design

Education
Southern Polytechnic State University   2012 — 2017
Masters of Science, Information Technology

Savannah State University   1997 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, information technology, data management, programming

Dougherty High School   1993 — 1997

Jim Moberg Jim Moberg Canton, Ohio Area Details
Jim Moberg's Blue Bird Corporation Experience November 2004 - December 2006
Job General Manager at Kimble Manufacturing Company
Industry Machinery
Experience
Kimble Manufacturing Company   August 2013 - Present
Kimble Manufacturing Company   June 2012 - August 2013
Momentym   December 2006 - June 2012
Boral  May 2011 - February 2012
Dresser Waukesha   June 2007 - May 2009
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2004 - December 2006
The Manitowoc Company  October 2002 - November 2004
Grove Worldwide  May 2002 - September 2002
Grove Worldwide  June 2000 - April 2002
Noblestar  January 1996 - June 2000

Skills
Profit & Loss Management, ERP, Strategic Planning, Integration, Sales Management, IT Management, Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Baan, Project Implementation, Change Management, Cost Reduction

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business   1984 — 1987
MBA, Marketing

Radford University - College of Business and Economics   1980 — 1984
BS, Business Management

New River Community College   1977 — 1979
AAS, Industial Technology

John Polasky John Polasky Greenville, South Carolina Area Details
John Polasky's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2000 - 2003
Job CEO Bull Dog Metals, LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Bull Dog Metals, LLC   March 2015 - Present
LNS America  October 2013 - Present
LNS Turbo   July 2012 - October 2013
Tubular Steel Corporatrion   January 2003 - January 2011
Blue Bird Corporation   2000 - 2003
Blue Bird  1998 - 2002
Isuzu Motors America  1997 - 2000
Komatsu Daiki   1990 - 1996

Skills
turn arounds, lean culture change, cost control, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, P&L, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Kanban, Supply Chain Management, Toyota Production System, Product Development, Problem Solving, Automotive, 5S, Engineering, Change Management, Budgeting, Logistics, Inventory Management, Program Management, Purchasing, Process Engineering, Negotiation, Value Stream Mapping, Strategic Planning, ISO, Stamping, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Management, Industrial Engineering, Poka Yoke, Black Belt, APQP, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Theory of Constraints, Cost, Kaizen Facilitation, Plant Management

Education
Six Sigma Institute- Black Belt Projects   1998 — 1999
Blackbelt, Lean/Sigma

University of Iowa   1981 — 1985
BSME, Engineering

Derrick Shaw, MBA, SSGB Derrick Shaw, MBA, SSGB Florence, South Carolina Area Details
Derrick Shaw, MBA, SSGB's Blue Bird Corporation Experience November 2006 - May 2009
Job Lead Advanced Mfg. Engineer at GE Healthcare
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
GE Healthcare  April 2014 - Present
Johnson C. Smith University  February 2014 - Present
Denver Global Products/RATO-NA   March 2013 - December 2013
Denver Global Products  January 2013 - March 2013
Boeing  July 2011 - January 2013
Strayer University  2010 - 2012
NGC  June 2009 - March 2011
Strayer University  2010 - 2011
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2006 - May 2009
Koyo Corporation, USA  2004 - 2006

Skills
Project Management, Methods Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Product Demonstration, Product Development, Product Design, Product Launch, Production Launch, Design for Manufacturing, Catia V5, DELMIA, ENOVIA LCA, 3DVIA Composer, DPS Velocity, IVT, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Stage-Gate, Project Portfolio..., Advance Planning, Catia, Analysis, Testing, Engineering Management, Process Engineering, Management, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Project Planning, Engineering, Training, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Budgets, Aerospace, Operations Management, MS Project, DMAIC, Quality Management

Education
Walden University   2006 — 2013
PhD, AMDS, Engineering Management

Webster University   2003 — 2005
Master, Business Administration

South Carolina State University   1996 — 2002
B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology

Family

Marion High School

Marion High School

Marion High School

Jeanna Coulter Jeanna Coulter Warner Robins, Georgia Details
Jeanna Coulter's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2008 - February 2010
Job Account Payroll / Payroll Coordinator at Heart of Georgia Hospice
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Heart of Georgia Hospice   December 2010 - Present
Accountemps  February 2010 - December 2011
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2008 - February 2010

Skills
ADP Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Journal Entries, Customer Service, Accounting, Accounts Payable, QuickBooks, Outlook, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Great Plains Software, Financial Reporting, Budgets

Education
Sullivan University   1990 — 1992
Associates Degree, Accounting / Business Mngmnt

Sullivan University   1990 — 1992
Associate's degree, Accounting and Business/Management

Michelle Stanley Michelle Stanley Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Michelle Stanley's Blue Bird Corporation Experience February 2015 - June 2015
Job Driven and Resourceful Realtor®
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   February 2015 - June 2015
Blue Bird Corporation   October 2013 - February 2015
Nichiha USA  March 2013 - October 2013
Mary Kay Inc.  April 2013 - September 2013
Life Church  January 2010 - May 2012
College of Business Ambassadors   August 2011 - April 2012
Chill Zone   March 2011 - April 2012
Hyundai Merchant Marine (H.K.) Limited   June 2009 - August 2009
Mississippi State University  August 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Finance, Residential Homes, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate, Social Media, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Communication, Data Entry, Event Planning, Logistics, Databases, Financial Reporting, Logistics Management, Purchase Order..., Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Chinese, Inventory Control, Training, Research, PPV, Cognos, Benefit Cost Analysis, Cost Variance Analysis, Sales Order Processing, Business Communications, Reporting & Analysis, Non-profits, Facebook, Event Management, Invoice Processing, Physical Inventory

Education
Mississippi State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, minor in Economics

Starkville High School   2007 — 2008
High School Exchange Student

Liu Po Shan Memorial College (Hong Kong)   2001 — 2007
Secondary School

James. Michael Strickland James. Michael Strickland Fort Valley, Georgia Details
James. Michael Strickland's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Supplier Quality Engineer at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2012 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2011 - September 2012
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Paint, Quality Management, Quality System, Six Sigma, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, 5S, ISO, Automotive, Quality Auditing, Supplier Quality, PPAP, Process Improvement, Product Quality, FMEA, Global 8D, Supplier Quality..., Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, APQP, SPC, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Iso 9000, Poka Yoke, Vehicles, Supply Management, Plastics, MRP, Materials, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, Materials Management, Global Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, DMAIC, Stamping

Education
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs   2007 — 2008

Amelia Miles Amelia Miles Athens, Georgia Details
Amelia Miles's Blue Bird Corporation Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Public Affairs and Communications Intern at CocaCola
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   May 2014 - August 2014
IMG  August 2013 - April 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   May 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Event Management, Social Media, Public Speaking, Sponsorship, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Sports

Education
The University of Georgia   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations, 3.96 GPA

Warner Robins High School

Nysheka Sims Nysheka Sims Americus, Georgia Details
Nysheka Sims's Blue Bird Corporation Experience July 2006 - January 2009
Job Attended South Georgia Technical College
Industry Automotive
Experience
Aerospace Defense Coatings  March 2014 - September 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   July 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, MIG Welding, Vehicles, Welding, Operations Management, Metal Fabrication, Process Improvement, Parts, Automotive Painting, TIG Welding, Arc Welding, Auto Detailing, Paint

Education
South Georgia Technical College   2009 — 2011
Diploma, Welding & Joining Technology, 3.2

South Georgia Technical College   2005 — 2006
Diploma, Auto Collision Repair Technology, 3.8

americus high

Kimberly Sexton Kimberly Sexton Macon, Georgia Area Details
Kimberly Sexton's Blue Bird Corporation Experience June 2005 - March 2007
Job Sr. Process Engineer
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
BASF  March 2014 - Present
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration  January 2012 - March 2014
Ingersoll Rand  March 2007 - January 2012
Blue Bird Corporation   June 2005 - March 2007
AMC Consulting Engineers   February 1997 - January 2002
Technicon Engineering Inc.   February 1994 - December 1996

Skills
Refrigeration, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Product Development, Sheet Metal, Pro Engineer, CAD, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Solidworks, Continuous Improvement, Automation, FMEA, Project Engineering, Manufacturing..., Energy Efficiency, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Machining, PTC Creo

Education
South University   2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, 4.0

Southern Polytechnic State University   1997 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, MechanicalEngineering, 3.2

WRHS   1989 — 1992
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Derek Bartley Derek Bartley Chattanooga, Tennessee Area Details
Derek Bartley's Blue Bird Corporation Experience May 2003 - October 2006
Job Press Operations Manager, Gestamp
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Gestamp  November 2014 - Present
C2Q Inc.   March 2008 - Present
Aerisyn, LLC   October 2006 - February 2008
Blue Bird Corporation   May 2003 - October 2006
Guardian Industries  June 1999 - May 2003

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Automotive, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Program Management, Management, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Training, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Logistics, Toyota Production System, Team Building, PPAP, APQP, Business Process..., Change Management, Kanban, Injection Molding, JIT, DMAIC, SPC, Manufacturing Operations, TQM, Stamping, TS16949, Quality System, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, TPM, Machining, GD&T, Supply Chain Management, Minitab, Cnc, Supply Chain

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2005 — 2008

Tennessee Technological University   1994 — 1999
BSIT, Engineering

Trey Jenkins Trey Jenkins Fort Valley, Georgia Details
Trey Jenkins's Blue Bird Corporation Experience February 2014 - Present
Job VP Alternative Fuels
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   February 2014 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2009 - February 2014
CRANE Energy Flow Solutions  November 2007 - August 2009
Crane Energy   2007 - 2009
Crane Valve  2007 - 2009
Elite Manufacturing   2005 - 2007

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing..., 5S, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Engineering Management

Education
Texas A&M University   1987 — 1993
BSME, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jesse Comer Jesse Comer Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jesse Comer's Blue Bird Corporation Experience February 2012 - July 2012
Job Project Manager Quality at Volvo Trucks
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Volvo Trucks  February 2013 - December 2013
Blue Bird Corporation   February 2012 - July 2012
Kysor//Warren   February 2010 - September 2011
Carrier Transicold  2002 - October 2009
Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems  January 1998 - December 2002
IPAC (formerly known as Hiross)   May 1995 - December 1997
Trane  May 1993 - August 1995
Carrier Corporation  August 1990 - May 1993
NASA  May 1987 - January 1990

Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Project Management, Team Leadership, Robust Engineering, New Product Release, Root Cause Problem..., Sustainability, Cost Savings Strategies, Team Management, International Project..., Technical Support, Refrigeration, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Managing Large Budgets, HVAC System Design, HVAC, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Automotive, Engineering, Supplier Quality, FMEA, DFMEA, PPAP, SPC, Kaizen, APQP, Design of Experiments, MS Project, Manufacturing..., 5S, Project Engineering, Testing, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, PFMEA, DMAIC, GD&T, Catia, CAD, Solidworks

Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management   1990 — 1993
Graduate Classes towards, MBA - Organizational Behavior

Tuskegee University   1984 — 1990
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering/Mathematics

Bill Landreth Bill Landreth Macon, Georgia Area Details
Bill Landreth's Blue Bird Corporation Experience February 2014 - Present
Job VicePresident Parts and Service
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   February 2014 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   June 2013 - February 2014
American LaFrance  September 2010 - June 2013
Daimler Trucks North America  2006 - September 2010
Freightliner  January 2004 - June 2007
Freightliner  January 2002 - January 2004
Freightliner LLC  March 1998 - January 2002
Freightliner LLC  December 1993 - March 1998
Freightliner LLC  May 1990 - December 1993

Skills
Vehicles, Automotive Aftermarket, Product Development, Automotive, Negotiation, Parts, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Trucking, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Fleet Management, Marketing, Operations Management, New Business Development, Purchasing, Forecasting, Transportation, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Management, Logistics, Team Building, Six Sigma, Budgets, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, P&L, Truck, P, Strategic Planning, Supply Management, Income Statement

Education
Portland State University - School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration

Jaron Cherry Jaron Cherry Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jaron Cherry's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Business Development Manager at PartnerTech
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
PartnerTech  February 2015 - Present
PartnerTech  November 2010 - February 2015
ACS  November 2007 - November 2012
Blue Bird Corporation   2006 - 2007
Ford Motor Company  2004 - 2006
Ford Motor Company  2000 - 2004

Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering, FMEA, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, 5S, ISO, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, ERP, Business Process..., Leadership, Management, Quality Management, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Product Development, Project Management, Change Management, Procurement, Team Leadership, MS Project, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Testing, Integration, Kaizen, Budgets, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Operational Excellence, Process Simulation, Electronics, Supply Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Problem Solving

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2007 — 2007
MBA

Morgan State University   1995 — 1999
BSEE

Donnie Mills Donnie Mills Greater Atlanta Area Details
Donnie Mills's Blue Bird Corporation Experience June 2006 - June 2007
Job Sourcing Manager at Acuity Brands Lighting
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Acuity Brands Lighting  June 2007 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   June 2006 - June 2007
Delphi Automotive Systems  January 2005 - June 2006
Delphi Automotive Systems  April 2001 - December 2005
Delphi Automotive Systems  August 1998 - March 2001
Delphi Automotive Systems  June 1996 - July 1998

Education
University of Dayton   1996 — 1998
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering

The Ohio State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering

high school

high school

Sharon Freeman Sharon Freeman Greater Atlanta Area Details
Sharon Freeman's Blue Bird Corporation Experience October 2005 - October 2007
Job Regional Sales Manager
Industry Automotive
Experience
Vecima Networks Inc.   October 2014 - March 2015
Allison Transmission  March 2008 - May 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   October 2005 - October 2007
Komatsu America Corp.  March 2003 - September 2005
Komatsu America Corp.  May 2000 - November 2002
Ford Motor Company  May 1999 - May 2000
Marriott International  1998 - 1999

Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Team Building, Direct Sales, Automotive, Management, Manufacturing, Selling, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, New Business Development

Education
Spelman College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General, 3.6

John Kitts John Kitts Manitowoc, Wisconsin Details
John Kitts's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Inventory Control Manager at Manitowoc Foodservice
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Manitowoc Foodservice  October 2012 - Present
Center Manufacturing  November 2010 - October 2011
Federal Coach LLC   January 2009 - November 2010
Blue Bird Coachworks Holdings   March 2008 - November 2008
Blue Bird Corporation   2006 - 2008

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Manufacturing, MRP, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1972 — 1976
Bachelor, Industrial Engineering

Jon Finley Jon Finley Ocala, Florida Area Details
Jon Finley's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2007 - August 2009
Job Director, Supply Chain Management at EOne
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
TRW Engineered Fastners and Components   November 2014 - Present
E-One  January 2010 - August 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Value Stream Mapping, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Logistics, Root Cause Analysis, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, DMAIC, Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Team Building, Supply Management, Manufacturing, 5S, Negotiation, Income Statement, Strategy, Global Sourcing, P&L, Leadership, Program Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing Operations, Change Management, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Product Development, ISO, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Toyota Production System, Management, SAP, Automotive, Project Management

Education
United States Air Force Academy   1985 — 1989

Hinton Harrison Hinton Harrison Macon, Georgia Area Details
Hinton Harrison's Blue Bird Corporation Experience December 2001 - Present
Job Powertrain Project Engineer at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   December 2001 - Present
Aerialscope, Inc   February 1996 - December 2001

Education
Old Dominion University   1984 — 1988
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology

Paula B. Pender Paula B. Pender Macon, Georgia Area Details
Paula B. Pender's Blue Bird Corporation Experience October 1978 - August 1991
Job Executive Assistant at Flint Energies
Industry Utilities
Experience
Flint Energies  October 1991 - Present
Blue Bird Body Company  October 1978 - August 1991
Blue Bird Corporation   October 1978 - August 1991

Skills
Executive Level..., Music, Piano, Executive..., Calendaring, Concur, Executive Support, Travel Arrangements, Diary Management, Calendars, High Level Of..., Event Planning, Meeting Scheduling, Performing, Expense Reports, Music Theory, Concerts, Musical Theatre, Musicians, Discretion, Organizing Meetings, Business Correspondence, Annual Reports, Switchboard

Education
Middle Georgia State University   1970 — 1972
Music

Toby Click Toby Click Greater Denver Area Details
Toby Click's Blue Bird Corporation Experience August 1998 - June 2002
Job Newly moved to Denver area
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Museum of Arts and Sciences  June 2002 - January 2009
Blue Bird Corporation   August 1998 - June 2002

Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology   1991 — 1996
Physics with Astronomy Option, Physics, Astronomy

Ron Zhao Ron Zhao Greater Atlanta Area Details
Ron Zhao's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2002 - 2005
Job Office Manager, Technology Innovation & Investment at SANY Group
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
SANY Group  October 2013 - Present
Sany America  January 2008 - Present
Sany America  February 2008 - September 2012
Greene Tweed  2005 - 2007
Blue Bird Corporation   2002 - 2005
Hendrickson  2001 - 2002
Oshkosh Corporation ( Calumet Coach purchased by Oshkosh)   1996 - 2002

Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Engineering, Engineering Management, Automotive, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Product Design, Purchasing, Value Stream Mapping, Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Finite Element Analysis, International Sales, Pro Engineer, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1993 — 1996
MS, Mechanical Engineer

Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aircraft Design / Solid Mechanics

Jeff Bust Jeff Bust Greater Chicago Area Details
Jeff Bust's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 2003 - 2006
Job Chairman/CEO at Broderson Manufacturing
Industry Machinery
Experience
Broderson Manufacturing Corp.  August 2013 - Present
JMC Motors   2009 - Present
Kimble Manufacturing   May 2011 - August 2013
JB Poindexter Inc  March 2010 - February 2011
Specialty Vechicle Group a J.B. Poindexter Co.   2010 - 2010
Blue Bird Corporation   2003 - 2006
P&H Mining Equipment  1992 - 1994
FMC Corporation  1985 - 1989

Skills
Manufacturing, Acquisition Integration, Management, Strategy, Business Development, Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Change Management, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., International Business, Executive Management

Education
United States Naval Academy   1971 — 1975
bsme

Dennis Stokes Dennis Stokes Macon, Georgia Area Details
Dennis Stokes's Blue Bird Corporation Experience July 1979 - August 2005
Job Dir. Part Sales & Operations, National Bus Sales & Leasing
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
National Bus Sales and Leasing   July 2014 - Present
National Bus Sales & Leasing, Inc   August 2005 - July 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   July 1979 - August 2005

Skills
Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Bus, Vehicles, Shipping, Negotiation, Fleet Management, Purchasing, Team Building, Customer Service, Rail, Public Transport, Automotive, Manufacturing, Budgets, Transportation Planning, Procurement, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Pricing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Transportation..., Trucking, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Contract Management, DOT regulations, Sales Operations

Education
Macon State College   1978 — 1981
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Glenn Meinhardt, Ph.D. Glenn Meinhardt, Ph.D. Greater Detroit Area Details
Glenn Meinhardt, Ph.D.'s Blue Bird Corporation Experience June 1996 - March 1997
Job Driveline Component Specialist at General Motors
Industry Automotive
Experience
General Motors  August 2014 - Present
TRW  December 2012 - August 2014
AAM  July 2005 - December 2012
AAM  September 2000 - July 2005
AAM  September 2000 - October 2001
Center for Advanced Friction Studies   January 1999 - September 2000
John A. Logan College  August 1998 - December 1999
Southern Illinois University  May 1997 - January 1999
Blue Bird Corporation   June 1996 - March 1997
AmTran Corporation (Navistar)   August 1993 - June 1996

Skills
Engineering, Automotive, Testing, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, NVH, Data Acquisition, Product Design, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Calibration, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Validation, GD&T, Design of Experiments, PPAP, Steering, Unigraphics, Simulations, DFMEA, APQP, Six Sigma, DVP&R, Components, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing..., Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing..., 5S, ISO, Chassis, Industrial Engineering, TS16949, Kaizen, Engineering Management, SPC, Vehicles, ISO/TS 16949, NX Unigraphics, Geometric Dimensioning...

Education
Oakland University   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Systems Engineering, Dissertation: "Optimization of Axle NVH Performance"

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1997 — 1999
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Kurtis Mascio Kurtis Mascio Macon, Georgia Area Details
Kurtis Mascio's Blue Bird Corporation Experience November 2006 - October 2008
Job Regional Sales Manager SouthEast at Global Harness Systems, Inc.
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Global Harness Systems, Inc.   May 2014 - Present
Stoneridge Electronics  October 2008 - May 2014
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2006 - October 2008
Stoneridge Electronics  February 1998 - November 2006
R.E. Warner and Associates   July 1996 - December 1997
Bowshot, Cooper, & O'Donnell   February 1995 - July 1996

Skills
Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Electricians, Engineering Management, Product Design, Product Development, PPAP, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, APQP

Education
Ohio Northern University   1989 — 1993
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Robert Luttrell Robert Luttrell Greater Atlanta Area Details
Robert Luttrell's Blue Bird Corporation Experience October 2004 - March 2006
Job Senior Manager, Procurement (MRO/Facilities/QA/Env.l & Sust.) at CocaCola Refreshments
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Coca-Cola Refreshments  November 2011 - Present
Gerdau Ameristeel  March 2006 - November 2011
Blue Bird Corporation   October 2004 - March 2006
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2003 - October 2004
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2003 - November 2003
Blue Bird Corporation   June 2002 - August 2003
YKK (U.S.A.) INC   June 1999 - June 2002
YKK (U.S.A.) INC   April 1988 - June 1999
YKK (U.S.A.) INC   October 1982 - April 1988
Scientific Atlanta, Inc  March 1979 - September 1982

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, 5S, ISO, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team...

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   1973 — 1975
BBA Cum Laude, Management, Real Estate & Urban Development

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Dean Coulson Dean Coulson United States Details
Dean Coulson's Blue Bird Corporation Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Vice President & General Manager Latin America at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   September 2012 - Present

Education
Penn State University   1996 — 1997
Masters of Manufacturing Management, Quality and Manufacturing Management

Penn State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

Michael Mi Michael Mi Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Michael Mi's Blue Bird Corporation Experience August 2005 - August 2006
Job
Industry Automotive
Experience
Motor Coach Industries  January 2011 - Present
Motor Coach Industries  May 2008 - December 2010
Motor Coach Industries  August 2006 - May 2008
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2005 - August 2006
E-One Canada Ltd   January 2005 - July 2005
E-One Canada Ltd   February 2004 - January 2005
GLOBALFOUNDRIES  April 1996 - July 1999
Shanghai Belling Co., Ltd.   July 1990 - October 1995

Skills
AutoCAD, Unigraphics, Vehicles, Continuous Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, J1939, Lean Manufacturing, Vehicle Electrical..., Supply Chain Management, Intercity Bus Hybrid..., Leadership, Project Engineering, ISO, GD&T, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Managemenrt, PLC/Multiplex System..., Windows Based..., Control Engineering, Vector CANalyzer, Bid Preparation, Problem Solving, Management

Education
University of Alberta   1999 — 2002
MBA, Business Administartion

University of Alberta   2000 — 2002
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering, A

Shanghai University of Technology   1986 — 1990
B.Eng, Controls

Ryan Zic Ryan Zic Naperville, Illinois Details
Ryan Zic's Blue Bird Corporation Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Regional Alternative Fuel Manager West at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2014 - Present
Green Alternative Systems   April 2014 - Present
Central States Bus Sales, Inc.   2009 - 2014

Skills
Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Management, Executive Management

Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sales Management

Jeannie Parrish Jeannie Parrish Hiram, Georgia Details
Jeannie Parrish's Blue Bird Corporation Experience August 2008 - November 2008
Job Stay at home mom
Industry Education Management
Experience
The Parrish Family Household   March 2009 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2008 - November 2008
The Home Depot  March 2007 - February 2008
Wag-A-Lot  November 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Customer Service, Sales, Teamwork, QuickBooks, Cash Management, Data Entry

Education
Middle Georgia Technical College   2011 — 2013
Technical Certificate of Credit, Medical Front Office Assistant

Middle Georgia Technical College   2006 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Accounting

Felicia H. Robinson Felicia H. Robinson Butler, Georgia Details
Felicia H. Robinson's Blue Bird Corporation Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Student InternData EntryPurchasing Department at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   June 2012 - Present
Lifetouch Portrait Studios  November 2010 - April 2013

Skills
Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Organization, Multi Tasking, Time Management, Photoshop, Photography

Education
Macon State College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Gerry Gibb Gerry Gibb Fort Valley, Georgia Details
Gerry Gibb's Blue Bird Corporation Experience 1998 - Present
Job Engineering Technician at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Automotive
Experience
Crawford County EMA   2011 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   1998 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   1987 - 1989
Blue Bird Corporation   1984 - 1987

Skills
Scuba Diving -..., Emergency Management, Firefighters, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Farming Hay (horse..., Metal Fabrication, School Bus Regulations..., Engineering Liason to..., Manufacturing, Automotive, Engineering, Sheet Metal, Root Cause Analysis

Education
The University of Georgia   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences

William Fay Jr. William Fay Jr. Middlebury, Indiana Details
William Fay Jr.'s Blue Bird Corporation Experience July 2003 - January 2004
Job Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC   July 2015 - Present
Transit Marketing Group   April 2014 - July 2015
Proterra   November 2013 - April 2014
Clever Devices  September 2012 - October 2013
DRI Corporation  January 2012 - August 2012
DRI Corporation  May 2008 - January 2012
DRI Corporation  August 2005 - May 2008
ElDorado National-California   January 2004 - July 2005
Blue Bird Corporation   July 2003 - January 2004
Blue Bird Corporation   2000 - June 2003

Skills
Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Process Improvement, Program Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Integration, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Transportation, Negotiation, Budgets

Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Ronda Fischer Ronda Fischer Macon, Georgia Details
Ronda Fischer's Blue Bird Corporation Experience November 2011 - Present
Job National Account Project Coordinator at Blue Bird Corporation
Industry Automotive
Experience
Blue Bird Corporation   November 2011 - Present
Blue Bird Corporation   August 2004 - November 2011
Richard Funk & Associates   May 2004 - August 2004
Blue Bird Wanderlodge   October 1999 - April 2004
Harrison and Spencer, Inc.   June 1998 - October 1999
Chart Inc., (formerly Altec International)   September 1997 - April 1998
Fisher-Klosterman, Inc.   August 1992 - April 1997

Skills
Product Design..., Spreadsheets, AutoCAD, Manual Drafting, Corel Draw, Blue Bird BOSS system, bus and medium duty..., GSA specifications, Manufacturing

Education
Purdue University   1988 — 1989
Associate's Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University   1984 — 1987
Associate's Degree, Industrial Illustration Technology (Technical Graphics)

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