Graco Company
Industry: Baby products
DescriptionGraco is an American baby products company based in High Point, North Carolina. It is owned and operated by Newell Brands. Graco was founded in 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Russell Gray and Robert Cone as Graco Metal Products, a company that fabricated machine and car parts. Founder: Russell Gray; Robert Cone Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Parent: Newell Brands
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Graco Employees
Graco August 2009 - Present
Graco August 2006 - August 2009
Graco January 2004 - August 2006
Graco September 1999 - January 2004
Graco April 1996 - September 1999
Graco April 1994 - April 1996
Skills
Coatings, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Account Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Graco May 2011 - Present
Graco August 2010 - April 2011
Graco May 2010 - August 2010
Target June 2005 - February 2010
Skills
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Labview, Matlab, LabVIEW
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
EE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Irondale High School 2004 — 2007
Minnetronix, Inc. June 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota August 2013 - December 2013
Graco May 2013 - August 2013
Exlar Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
City of Eden Prairie June 2006 - August 2011
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Testing, Engineering, Microcontrollers, Analysis, Teamwork, Sports, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, C++, Time Management, MATLAB, Leadership, Technical Writing, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Speaking, C
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical Engineering with Management and Biomedical Engineering Minors, GPA: 3.63/4.0
Third Wave Systems January 2014 - Present
MTS Systems August 2012 - October 2013
MTS Systems 2012 - 2013
Graco March 2012 - August 2012
Skills
ANSYS, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Mathematica, NI LabVIEW, Finite Element Analysis, Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Inventor, PTC Pro/Engineer, Labview, PTC Creo, LabVIEW, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Cummins Inc. August 2014 - August 2015
Par Systems October 2012 - March 2014
Graco September 2011 - August 2012
Rosemount, Inc January 2006 - February 2011
Emerson Process Management January 1999 - January 2006
Rosemount, Inc May 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Risk..., C-TPAT, Low Cost Country..., Supplier Negotiations, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contract Negotiations, Contract Management, Project Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Commodity, Supplier Negotiation, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategy, Management, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Supplier Development, Negotiation, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, MRP, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Supplier Evaluation, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Value Stream Mapping, Sourcing, Process Improvement, E-procurement, Spend Analysis, Kaizen, Strategic Sourcing, SCRM, Supplier Performance, DMAIC, Contract Manufacturing, Materials
Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration
DeZURIK June 2013 - Present
Douglas Machine June 2012 - June 2013
Graco January 2008 - May 2012
Donaldson May 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Sheet Metal, GD&T, Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Solid Modeling, CAD, FMEA, Engineering, Product Design
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Mechanical Engineering
Graco July 2014 - May 2015
Great River Energy 2013 - 2013
NOvA Project, University of Minnesota February 2012 - May 2012
Saint John's University Residential Life & Housing August 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, Linux, Electronics, Eagle PCB, Programming, Project Management, Microcontrollers, Presentations, Report Writing, Matlab, Analytic Problem Solving, RC Models, Geometric Dimensioning..., Manufacturing Automation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Applied Physics
Belay Energy February 2014 - Present
Harris Companies May 2011 - February 2014
Accenture April 2010 - May 2011
University of Minnesota September 2009 - January 2010
Heraeus May 2009 - December 2009
Eaton Fluid Power Group June 2008 - August 2008
Graco May 2007 - August 2007
Fox River Fiber Company, LLC (FSC Certified Recycled Pulp) May 2005 - May 2007
MBNA, VISA September 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Project Management, Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Leadership, SolidWorks, Testing, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2009
Master Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
Graco October 2014 - Present
CGI November 2004 - September 2014
3M June 2003 - November 2004
University of Minnesota April 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Project Management, Agile Application..., Leadership, Budgets, .NET, C++, Java, Android Development, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Research, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Windows, Training, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
SEH May 2014 - Present
City of Scandia, MN June 2012 - August 2013
Graco September 2011 - January 2012
City of Chisago City, Minnesota June 2011 - August 2011
City of Cambridge, Minnesota May 2011 - June 2011
City of North Branch, Minnesota June 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water & Wastewater..., AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Civil Engineering, Matlab, Teamwork, Research, Engineering, CAD, English, Surveying, Structural Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
St. Cloud Technical and Community College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
St. Jude Medical July 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2012 - June 2014
University of Minnesota September 2013 - May 2014
Graco June 2011 - August 2012
University of St. Thomas September 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Matlab, Circuit Design, Mathematics, MPLAB, Xilinx ISE, NI LabVIEW
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of St. Thomas 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Boston Scientific June 2015 - Present
Industrial Custom Products October 2011 - June 2015
GRACO 2011 - 2011
City of Minnetonka May 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Aptitude, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Cnc, CNC Programming, Surfcam, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, CAD/CAM, Design for Manufacturing, MathCAD, Quote, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Catia, Quoting, PSPICE
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2006 — 2011
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Hopkins High School 2003 — 2006
High School Degree
Graco July 1997 - Present
Independant Consultant 2007 - Present
Skills
Cisco Routing &..., Cisco Security, Cisco Firewall Security, Riverbed, Ironport, VMware ESX, VMware, Cisco Wireless, Sonicwall, Watchguard, Intrusion Detection, Network Security, Windows Server, Linux, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services..., Networking, Cisco Routers, Troubleshooting, LAN-WAN, Firewalls, Network Architecture, Cisco Technologies, Wireless
Education
Cisco Certified Network Professional 2001 — 2015
CCNP
Self Study 2000 — 2000
MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1998
BA, History
Graco 2011 - Present
McGladrey 2005 - 2011
The J.M. Smucker Company/International Multifoods Corporation 1998 - 2005
Cargill Financial Services Corporation 1996 - 1998
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of St. Thomas
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Finance)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Indivdualized Studies, (Journalism/Mass Communication, Speech Communication, Sociology/Criminal Law)
American Medical Systems July 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems June 2009 - May 2013
American Medical Systems January 2007 - June 2009
American Medical Systems January 2006 - January 2007
American Medical Systems January 2005 - January 2007
Graco February 2003 - January 2005
Graco January 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Oracle Agile PLM, Software Quality..., Quality Document Control, CMII Comprehensive..., Operations Quality..., Manufacturing, CAPA
Education
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical
Graco January 2014 - Present
Graco April 2013 - December 2013
Rexnord June 2011 - September 2012
North Hills Country Club 2007 - 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, Labview, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, PowerPoint, Pro Engineer, Project Management, C++, Microsoft Word, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Machining
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Graco October 2011 - Present
Nilfisk Advance Inc April 2009 - October 2011
DeltaTech Controls February 2008 - February 2009
Micro Control Company November 1997 - February 2008
Thermo King Corporation September 1989 - November 1997
Skills
Electronics, FPGA, Hardware Architecture, Sensors, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Circuit Design, Algorithm Design, Wood Carving, Thermal Analysis, Product Development, Electrical Engineering, Xilinx, Verilog, Mixed Signal, Testing, PCB design
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1989
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Honeywell July 2013 - Present
JDRF November 2012 - Present
St. Jude Medical February 2012 - July 2013
St. Jude Medical October 2010 - February 2012
DesignWise Medical September 2010 - March 2011
Xcel Energy June 2010 - September 2010
Nite Guard Solar January 2010 - May 2010
Andersen Windows January 2009 - May 2009
Graco May 2008 - October 2008
Sebesta Blomberg May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Minitab, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Compliance, Quality System, FDA, Validation, Manufacturing..., Design Control, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Management, Process Improvement, V&V, Catheters, Manufacturing Operations, Process Capability, ISO 13485, Preventive Actions, Social Media Marketing, Medical Diagnostics, Disposables, Product Transfer, Process Validation, Cost Reduction..., Productivity Improvement, Waste Reduction, Cost Reduction Programs, Capacity Modeling, Pareto Analysis, Process Monitoring, Capacity Analysis, Facility Layout, Cost Justification, Material Flow, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare, Medtech, Quality Systems
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2004 — 2009
BSME
Bike Fixtation March 2011 - Present
GrimmSpeed February 2010 - July 2011
Graco January 2005 - February 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS, CAD, Project Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Machine Design
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2004
BS Mechanical Engineering
Graco May 2007 - Present
Nol-Tec Systems May 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Product Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graco May 2006 - Present
Graco May 2005 - September 2005
Goodrich Sensor Systems May 2004 - September 2004
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minor, Business Management
Graco January 2015 - Present
Northwestern College September 2011 - May 2014
Costco Wholesale June 2011 - May 2014
Edina Realty June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Team Leadership, Social Networking
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
University of Northwestern - St. Paul 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Mathematics
Yazaki North & Central America March 2015 - Present
Chrysler Group LLC September 2014 - March 2015
Trillium Technical (Formerly Computer and Engineering Services, Inc.) October 2013 - September 2014
Graco May 2013 - October 2013
FSI International May 2012 - August 2012
City of Red Wing May 2010 - August 2010
Johnson Tire May 2008 - August 2008
Colville Aquatic Center May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Teamcenter, NX 8.5, Machining, Engineering Design, Pro Engineer, C++, Soldering, Matlab, Engineering, Project Management, Fluid Power, Mechatronics, Simulink, Wind Power, Electric Drives, Pro/Engineer, Lathe, Bending, Milling, Brake, Brakes, Mill, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Red Wing High School
ACIST Medical Systems May 2011 - Present
St. Jude Medical April 2009 - June 2011
AEIOMed (now Somnetics) September 2006 - March 2009
Smiths Medical December 1995 - September 2006
Graco May 1993 - November 1995
Honeywell Inc. January 1985 - April 1993
Skills
R&D, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Program Management, Design Control, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Product Launch, Quality System, Testing, Diabetes, Manufacturing, FDA, SPC, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Injection Molding, V&V, Project Management, Biomedical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Product Lifecycle..., CAPA, Validation, ISO 14971, Capital Equipment, Minitab, FMEA, Embedded Systems, Quality Assurance, Product Design, MS Project, DMAIC, Market Development, Commercialization, Solidworks, Failure Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco March 2011 - Present
Graco October 2007 - March 2011
Graco April 2005 - October 2007
University of Minnesota January 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Product Development, Microsoft Excel, Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Customer Requirements, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, Product Launch, MS Project, PDM, CAD/CAM, Access, Ladder Logic, Oracle, Word, PowerPoint, Instructional Manuals, Personnel Selection, Change Orders, Engineering, Testing, DFMEA, DFMA, Cognos, Design Engineering, PTC Pro/Engineer, Tolerance Analysis, Mechanical Product..., Pumps, PVD coatings, Thermal Spray Coatings, SolidWorks, Six Sigma, Geometric Dimensioning..., Cross-functional Team..., Machining, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., PTC Creo, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
BAEM, Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Motion Tech Automation April 2013 - Present
Carlisle Companies February 2008 - August 2011
Graco 1995 - 2008
Emerson Electric Co. 1984 - 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, International Business, Organizational Change, Growing Sales, Profit Improvement, Strategy, Start-ups, P&L Management, Change Management, Product Development, CRM, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Program Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Profit Maximization, Team Building, Engineering, Six Sigma, Management, Market Research, Leadership Development, Supply Chain, Sales, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Purchasing, Channel Partners, New Business Development, Business Development, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Operational Excellence, Product Management, High Performance Teams, Product Marketing, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, International Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Engineering Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1984
BS, Electrical Engineering
Valspar May 2012 - Present
Genesis10 January 2012 - May 2012
Prudential Financial 2009 - January 2012
Entegris 2007 - 2009
Naviant Group 2007 - 2007
Graco 2005 - 2007
PrimeVest Financial Services 2003 - 2005
Wells Fargo 2002 - 2003
ADC Telecommunications 2000 - 2001
Norstan Consulting 1999 - 2001
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, Applicant Tracking..., Time Management, Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Interviews, Performance Management, Talent Management, Marketing, Workforce Planning, Leadership, College Recruiting, Account Management, Employment Law, Sales Management, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Employer Branding, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
Lakeville Sr. High School
University of Minnesota-Morris
Deluxe Corporation November 2014 - Present
Graco October 2012 - November 2014
InComm January 2010 - October 2012
InComm January 2010 - October 2012
Unilever July 2007 - January 2010
Best Buy December 2003 - July 2007
Best Buy September 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Demand Planning, Retail, CPFR, E-commerce, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Management, Demand Forecasting, Assortment, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Consumer Products, Sales Plan, Multi-channel Retail, Sales, Inventory Planning, .com, Merchandise Planning, Retek, FMCG, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Multi-channel Marketing, JDA, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Purchasing, ECommerce, Retail Replenishment, Plannning, Inventory, Retail Purchasing, Manugistics, POL, Info Retriever, Microsoft Applications, Supply Chain..., Vendor Relationships, Big Box, Supply Chain Operations, Market Planning, SIOP, S&OP implementation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1998
BS, Marketing, Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and Communications
MTS Systems 2012 - Present
Graco 2009 - 2012
Tennant Company 2006 - 2009
Tennant Company 2004 - 2006
Tescom 2002 - 2003
Norstan 1999 - 2001
Harmonic Systems / Alliance Data Systems 1997 - 1999
J. Gordon Electronic Design 1994 - 1997
Ecolab 1987 - 1994
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Product Development, Project Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Leadership, Testing, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
BS, Business Management
driSteem Corporation May 2013 - Present
Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department June 2004 - Present
Graco August 2012 - May 2013
University of Minnesota Medical Device Center January 2012 - May 2012
HSP Marine September 2011 - May 2012
Lake Owen Camp May 2002 - July 2011
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse September 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Mechatronic Design, Emergency Management, Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Oral Communications, Communication Written, Human Factors...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in both, Physics & Recreation Management
Thiele Technologies 2010 - Present
The Toro Company 2005 - 2009
The Toro Company 1998 - 2005
The Toro Company 1996 - 1998
Graco 1996 - 1996
The Toro Company 1994 - 1996
The Toro Company 1992 - 1994
The Toro Company 1988 - 1992
The Toro Company 1986 - 1988
Ag Chem Equipment Company Inc. 1984 - 1986
Skills
5S
Education
University of St. Thomas 2010 — 2010
Mini Masters of the Lean Enterprise
College of St. Thomas 1988 — 1992
MBA, Manufacturing Systems Concentration
University of St. Thomas 1988 — 1992
MBA, Manufacturing Systems Concentration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1979 — 1983
BS, Agricultural Engineering
T D Lenertz, LLC August 2013 - Present
Len Company Inc. March 2005 - Present
Graco April 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Small Business..., Coherent Technical..., Customer Relations, Mechanical and..., General Automotive and..., MATLAB, Simulink,..., Microsoft Office, PTC Pro/ENGINEER,..., Innovative Problem..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Operations Management, Troubleshooting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
St Thomas Academy 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Graco February 2013 - Present
Graco January 2007 - February 2013
Eaton Corporation January 2006 - January 2007
Graco December 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Machine Design, Solidworks, CAD, Project Management, MS Project, GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, Machining, Solid Modeling, PTC Pro/Engineer, Sheet Metal, Inventor, ANSYS, Unigraphics, Lathe, MathCAD, Product Marketing
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Winona State University 2003 — 2004
Sleep Number by Select Comfort Project EngineerRFA Minnesota EngineeringJuly 2011 - July 2012
Graco April 2007 - July 2011
Graco May 2003 - April 2007
Boston Scientific June 2001 - August 2001
3M September 2000 - January 2001
W.L. Gore & Associates January 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Project and product..., Developing project..., Product testing..., Product testing (end..., Fatigue analysis, Tolerance stack-up..., Bearing selection, Gearbox design, Bolted joint design, Multi-link mechanism..., Hazardous location..., Caterpillar drawing..., PTC Pro/Engineer, Pro/Mechanica, Weibull analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project, PowerPoint, Designed experiments..., Statistical process..., ISO 9000 auditing, Turning, Milling, Stamping, Deep drawing, Lapping, Honing, Welding, Die casting, Sand casting, Powdered metal, Plating, Tolerance Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, SPC, Pro Engineer
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2002
MS Mechanical Eng.
Bloomer High School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS Mechanical Eng.
Graco March 2015 - Present
Graco April 2013 - March 2015
Graco April 2011 - April 2013
Graco January 2010 - April 2011
Stratasys Inc June 2009 - September 2009
University of Minnesota September 2008 - May 2009
Logic Product Development March 2007 - May 2008
University of Minnesota September 2006 - May 2007
Penn State University May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Circuit Design, Digital Electronics, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded C, Microcontrollers, NI LabVIEW, Microchip PIC, Intrinsic Safety, Orcad
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
Masters, Electrical Engineering
Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Graco November 2011 - Present
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc September 2009 - November 2011
Caribou Coffee Company September 2006 - July 2009
TCF Bank July 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Management, Logistics, Marketing Strategy, Organization, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Customer Satisfaction, Logistics Management, Account Management, Pricing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
BS, Business and Marketing
North High School 1997 — 2001
Business/Commerce, General
Hamon Deltak, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Graco August 2011 - April 2013
McQuay International February 2008 - August 2011
ADC Telecommunications May 2000 - February 2008
ADC Telecommunications December 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Sheet Metal, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Electrical, Documentation, Software Documentation, Pro Engineer, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., HVAC, ISO, Mechanical Engineering, Testing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 2001
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
SunSource July 2010 - Present
Kaydon Filtration May 2006 - June 2010
Myers Brothers of Kansas City May 2004 - May 2006
Graco 1991 - 2004
SAIC 1987 - 1991
Skills
Government Sales, Filtration, Fluid Handling, New Business Development, Account Management, Contract Management, Government Contracting, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Analysis, Product Development, Purchasing, Operations Management, Negotiation, Team Building, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, International Sales, Pricing, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, P&L Management, Business Development, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, Fluid Power, Product Marketing, B2B, Selling, Process Improvement, Leadership, Product Management, Sales Presentations, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Salesforce.com, Strategy, Outside Sales
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science
Archbishop Riordan High School 1974 — 1978
Veritae Group, LLC February 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital Philanthropic Board April 2015 - Present
Center for Ethical Business Cultures June 2013 - Present
Financial Executives International May 2013 - Present
Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota August 2010 - Present
Certes Financial Pros 1999 - 2013
Recovery Engineering-PUR-Proctor & Gamble 1994 - 1998
Graco 1981 - 1994
KPMG 1980 - 1982
Skills
Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing, Consulting, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Service, Start-ups, Human Resources, Contract Recruitment, Sales, Project Planning, CRM, Managerial Finance, SEC filings, Forecasting, Operations Management, Recruiting, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Training, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Executive Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Analysis
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1977 — 1980
BA, Accounting
St. Edmond High School
Graco February 2015 - August 2015
University of Minnesota September 2014 - December 2014
Stoughton Country Club May 2010 - August 2014
Cinema 5 Cafe June 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Programming
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2017
Computer Science, Junior
Stoughton High School 2009 — 2013
Diploma
Thomson Reuters June 2015 - Present
Graco May 2014 - June 2015
Epicor Software October 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Budgets, Market Research, Management, Project Planning, English, Public Speaking, Work Ethic, Reliability, Public Relations, Logo Design, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Access, Salesforce.com, Product Promotion, Product Placement, Social Media, Research, Strategy, Social Networking, Business Development, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Minnetonka High School 2007 — 2011
General High School Diploma
Google May 2015 - Present
Graco 2011 - May 2015
University of Minnesota September 2010 - July 2011
Thomson Reuters May 2009 - September 2010
Thomson Reuters June 2008 - August 2008
Best Buy November 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Java, Engineering, C, Testing, XML, Python, Solidworks, C#, Matlab, Altium Designer, Microchip, PTC Pro/Engineer, Motor Control, Electric Motors, PCB design, NI LabVIEW, RTOS, HTML, Schematic Capture, Surge Protection, PHP, ASP.NET, CAD, SPICE, Simulink, SQL, JavaScript, Power Electronics Design, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Development, Labview, Altium, Embedded Systems, PCB Design, LabVIEW, PTC Creo, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical Engineering
Graco October 2011 - Present
Nova-Tech Engineering, LLC August 2007 - October 2011
Donatelle February 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Program Management, Aerospace, Catia V5, Pro Engineer, GD&T, Catia, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas 2013 — 2018
Master’s Degree, Technology Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Graco December 2013 - Present
Brooklyn Park Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network September 2011 - Present
Graco May 2005 - November 2013
Graco May 2003 - May 2005
Luther Lincoln Mercury and Luther's North Country Ford September 2001 - May 2003
MN Department of Agriculture 2000 - 2001
MN 4-H Foundation & State 4-H Ambassadors 1995 - 1997
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Teamwork, Spreadsheets, Leadership, Social Media, Lotus Notes, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Human Resources, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
Agricultural Industries and Marketing, Animal Science
Boston Scientific January 2011 - Present
Medtronic August 2009 - January 2011
ADC January 2008 - December 2008
ADC May 2007 - September 2007
Graco February 2006 - September 2006
Medtronic June 2005 - September 2005
Temroc Metals June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Quality System, Process Improvement, CAPA, Mechanical Engineering, Minitab, Root Cause Analysis, Pro Engineer, FMEA, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Quality Assurance, Sheet Metal, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Six Sigma, Testing, Project Management, ANSYS, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
Graco May 2015 - Present
University of St. Thomas School of Law September 2014 - Present
Prop's Sports Bar & Grill June 2014 - August 2014
Kresge Law Library August 2011 - May 2014
Graco May 2013 - August 2013
Graco May 2012 - August 2012
Zenner Law Office May 2011 - August 2011
Applewood Hills Golf Course April 2007 - August 2011
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Notre Dame 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Mozilla June 2014 - Present
Logic PD June 2013 - January 2014
Graco May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Circuit Design, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, PCB design, Embedded C, Engineering, Embedded Software, C, C++, Linux, Python, Rust, Electric Motors, Programming, Labview
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graco April 2015 - Present
Honeywell Global Field Devices January 2013 - April 2015
Honeywell Building Control Systems August 2010 - December 2012
Honeywell May 2007 - August 2010
Nalco Finishing Technologies Group 2005 - 2007
Honeywell 2002 - 2005
Honeywell Home and Building Controls 1998 - 2002
Skills
Product Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Taking New Products to..., Product Marketing, Building Automation, Automation, Energy Management, Variable Frequency..., HVAC, Engineering, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Management, HVAC Controls, Strategy, Six Sigma, Pricing Strategy, Voice of the Customer, Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Institute of Technology 1993 — 1999
BS, Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Graco April 2014 - Present
Valent Air Management Systems 2012 - April 2014
Thermo King May 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Engineering, HVAC Controls, Customer Service, Programming, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving, Tridium, Microsoft Office, Windows, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teaching, Public Speaking, HVAC, Research, HTML, English, Outlook, LabVIEW
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Graco May 2010 - Present
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Electronics, PLC, Design for Manufacturing, PCB design, Control Systems Design, Labview, Embedded Systems, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Sales, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graco December 2014 - Present
Graco January 2008 - November 2014
Skills
Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Graco May 2015 - Present
TSI Incorporated May 2005 - May 2015
DCMA August 2004 - May 2005
Skills
FPGA, PCB design, Electrical Engineering, VHDL, Matlab, Algorithm Development, Supervision, Xilinx, Electronic Circuit..., Instrumentation, Process Improvement, Leadership, C/C++ STL, Digital Signal..., Particle, System Design, Dependable Team Player, Multi Tasking, Mixed Signal, Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Windows CE
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Cargill June 2014 - Present
Graco March 2013 - May 2014
Land O'Lakes May 2012 - August 2012
Office for Business and Community Economic Development May 2010 - May 2012
Land O'Lakes May 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy June 2009 - August 2009
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2008 - August 2008
Old Arizona-Chicas in the Mix June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Program Management, Project Coordination
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Breck School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Graco March 2011 - Present
Graco January 2005 - March 2011
Open Systems International June 2001 - December 2004
Skills
E-Learning Design &..., Instructional Design, Articulate Storyline, Captivate, User Interface Design, Adult Learning Theory, Technical Training, Sales Training, Multimedia, E-Learning Deployment, Mobile Delivery, Training, ADDIE, Task Analysis, Moodle, Worldwide Video Delivery, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Camtasia, SnagIt, iPad, Android, Microsoft PowerPoint, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Editing, FrameMaker, Software Documentation, Microsoft Office, Content Management, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Interleaf, Technical Communication, Online Help, Manuals, E-Learning, Information Mapping, Needs Analysis, Blended Learning, Learning Management, Instructor-led Training, PowerPoint
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1996 — 2000
BA, English
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2011
Train the Trainer Certificate, Training and Instructional Design
ASTD 2012 — 2012
E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate, E-Learning Instructional Design
Eagan High School 1992 — 1996
Graco June 2010 - Present
Graco January 2007 - June 2010
Graco March 1998 - June 2006
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2006
BS, Business
G&K Services April 2015 - Present
Graco March 2014 - April 2015
Boston Scientfic November 2013 - March 2014
Kforce Inc. 2011 - 2013
Fount Consulting December 2010 - June 2011
Connie Duglin Specialty Linens March 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Boolean Searching, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Staffing Services, Cold Calling, Contract Recruitment, Benefits Negotiation, Staff Augmentation, Temporary Placement, Interviews, Recruiting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
SICK, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Graco May 2013 - July 2015
Graco November 2010 - April 2013
Graco January 2008 - October 2010
Graco October 2005 - December 2007
Graco June 2001 - September 2005
Imation January 2000 - June 2001
University of Minnesota August 1996 - June 2001
Skills
Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Product Marketing, Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Continuous Improvement, Medical Devices, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Product Design, Sales
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2005 — 2010
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2001
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco May 2012 - Present
Graco July 2007 - April 2012
English Language Teaching Institute September 2006 - April 2007
Skills
B2B Marketing, Curriculum Design, Organizational..., Product Launch, Adult Education, Training Delivery, Process Facilitation, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Survey Research, Group Facilitation, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, B2B, Marketing Communications, International Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Research, Spanish-speaking, Translation, Professional..., Human Resource..., Trade Shows, Training, Spanish
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Training and Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Studies
Universal Hospital Services May 2013 - Present
United States Soccer Federation December 2010 - Present
Graco December 2012 - May 2013
Capella University August 2011 - December 2012
Thomson Reuters April 2010 - May 2011
Consultant April 2009 - October 2010
Lawson Software December 2007 - November 2008
Carlson Companies May 2006 - November 2007
Honeywell ACS January 2006 - May 2006
Carlson Companies October 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Employment Law, OFCCP, Management, Workforce Planning, Strategic HR, Taleo, Lawson HRIS, PeopleSoft, Peopleclick, Corporate Branding, Brand Awareness, Project Management, Agency Agreements, Negotiation, International, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Interviews, Leadership
Education
University of St. Thomas
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree
Eden Prairie High School
Prospect Foundry November 2011 - Present
Dakota Supply Group January 2011 - November 2011
Graco June 2010 - September 2010
Dakota Supply Group June 2008 - February 2010
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2012
Accounting & Finance
Smiths Medical Design Engineer ManagerLandscape StructuresNovember 2009 - September 2015
Acist Medical Systems April 2005 - November 2009
Graco July 1989 - April 2005
Power Dynamics, Inc. April 1985 - July 1989
Skills
Product Development, Solidworks, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Product Design, CAD, Injection Molding, FMEA, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, R&D, DMAIC, Management, Validation, Plastics, Project Management, Finite Element Analysis, Automation, Machine Tools, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1985
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic August 2000 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. 1998 - 1999
Graco 1996 - 1998
Metropolitan Training and Consulting October 1994 - May 1996
Century Design October 1989 - October 1994
Honeywell, Inc. April 1987 - October 1989
Skills
Medical Devices, Blended Learning, ADDIE, Captivate, Instructional Design, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Hands-on Training, Green Belt, Project Management, Employee Training, Training, Performance Consulting, Curriculum Design, Workshop Facilitation, Learning Management, Learning Management..., Program Management, Manufacturing, FDA, Adult Education
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1987
Masters, Industrial Education with a certificate in Training & Development.
St. Olaf College 1978 — 1982
B.A., Psychology
Graco June 1998 - Present
Deluxe Corporation 1976 - 1997
Skills
Arbortext, FrameMaker, XML, Technical Documentation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA
Dynamo Design, Inc. March 2005 - Present
Graco February 2006 - November 2006
Pro Design Team, LLC 2004 - 2004
August Technology January 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Fixtures, Product Development, Automation, Pro Engineer, Solid Modeling, Machine Design, Manufacturing..., CAD, Product Design, 3D Printing, Design Engineering, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Assembly, R&D, Rapid Prototyping, Design of Experiments, Plastics, CAD/CAM, Engineering, Engineering Management, Robotics, Inventor, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1983
BSME, Engineering
3M May 2014 - Present
Graco November 2012 - May 2014
University of Minnesota August 2012 - December 2012
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire October 2011 - May 2012
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire April 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Physics, Experimentation, Electronics, C++, Programming, MPLAB, Certified LabVIEW..., Siemens S7-300, Allen-Bradley, RSLogix, RSLinx, WinCC
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008 — 2011
B.S., Physics
Graco August 2014 - Present
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Solidworks, Product Development, Project Management, AutoCAD, Hydraulics, Simulink, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Embedded Systems, Energy, Value Stream Mapping, Pro Engineer, Engineering Management, 5S, Mechanical Engineering, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management
Washington University in St. Louis 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Minnetonka High School 1997 — 2001
Minnetronix, Inc. March 2011 - Present
Ingersoll Rand August 2009 - March 2011
Ingersoll Rand July 2007 - August 2009
Graco January 2006 - July 2007
Graco January 2001 - January 2006
Lifetouch January 1999 - January 2001
Alliant Techsystems June 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Excel, Accounting, Cash Management, Strategic Financial..., Internal Controls, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
BS, Accounting
CXO Advisors President & CEOMicrotest Inc.January 1999 - August 2001
Three Five Systems 1995 - 1999
Graco 1994 - 1995
Rosemount, Inc 1973 - 1994
Skills
Management Consulting, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Product Management, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, ERP, IT Strategy, Strategy, Process Engineering, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Start-ups, Business Development, Business Process..., New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Integration, Team Management, Consulting, Enterprise Software, Operations Management, CRM, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning, SDLC, Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Six Sigma, Cloud Computing, Executive Management, Management, SaaS, Team Leadership, Business Planning, IT Management, Product Marketing, Data Center, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, MS Project, Agile Methodologies, Solution Selling
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1969 — 1972
Graco June 2010 - Present
Graco June 1990 - June 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 1986 - June 1990
Skills
Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Auditing, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Budget, Acquisition Integration, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Financial...
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1982 — 1986
BA, Accounting
Wagner August 2014 - Present
Wagner February 2010 - August 2014
Wagner November 2006 - January 2010
Wanner Engineering, Inc. November 1997 - October 2006
Graco May 1989 - November 1997
Skills
Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Development, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Product Launch, Product Management, DMAIC, R&D, Testing, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Product Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Product Marketing, Design Control, FMEA, ISO, Quality System, Plastics, P&L Management, GD&T
Education
University of St. Thomas 2001 — 2005
MSTM, Technology Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1989
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco October 2007 - Present
Graco March 1999 - October 2007
Tescom 1991 - 1996
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1990
BS Mechanical Engineering
Graco August 2013 - Present
TSI October 2004 - August 2013
Dynamic Air January 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Sensors, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, PCB design, Technical requirement..., Mixed analog and..., Design for ARM7..., Firmware development in..., Hardware design for..., Product lifecycle..., V&V Test plan..., Provide direct..., Testing, FMEA, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Manufacturing..., Project Engineering, R&D, Root Cause Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GN ReSound March 2007 - Present
HomeServices of America 2002 - 2007
Capital City Travel 1999 - 2002
Willis Corroon 1998 - 1999
Graco 1995 - 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, CRM, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, HRIS, Onboarding, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1988 — 1993
CarTika Medical March 2009 - Present
Hutchinson Technology April 2008 - January 2009
Boston Scientific October 2006 - November 2007
Deltak July 2001 - October 2006
Graco June 1997 - May 2000
Boston Scientific June 1996 - October 1996
Skills
Engineering, Process Simulation, Medical Devices, Design Control, Product Development, Project Management, R&D
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Graco April 2012 - Present
Graco August 2006 - April 2012
Graco April 2005 - August 2006
Graco September 2003 - April 2005
Graco June 1997 - September 2003
Skills
Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Key Account Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Management, B2B, Product Launch
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1997
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Morris 1993 — 1994
Pre-Engineering
Johnstech International 2003 - 2007
Graco 2000 - 2002
Dresser-Rand/Electric Machinery 1988 - 1999
FMC 1979 - 1988
American Heritage Industries 1974 - 1978
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, 5S, Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Product Development, Project Management, Process Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1978
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco June 2009 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1999 — 2005
MBA, Management Concentration
University of Minnesota Duluth 1990 — 1995
BIE, Industrial Engineering
MTS Systems Corporation June 2014 - Present
MTS Systems February 2012 - May 2014
Graco February 2011 - February 2012
NAPM Twin Cities June 2008 - May 2011
Graco February 2008 - February 2011
MTS Systems August 1999 - January 2008
North Star Ice Equipment November 1992 - February 1999
AeroGo 1989 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Project Management, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Global Sourcing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Economics
Palmer & Associates, LLC (formerly Argenta Systems) February 1997 - Present
Brainsell Technologies LLC 2012 - 2014
The Pillsbury Company 1996 - 1997
Graco 1994 - 1996
Skills
Business Analysis, Integration, Software Project..., Business Process, Account Management, Cloud Computing, CRM, Salesforce.com..., Training, Training Manuals, Marketing, Professional Services, Salesforce.com, Project Management, Consulting, Data Analysis, Business Process..., Management, Software Implementation, SharePoint, Pre-sales, Enterprise Software
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Xcel Energy November 2008 - Present
Capital Safety June 2006 - November 2008
Graco May 2000 - June 2006
Skills
Energy, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, Project Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2000
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Air Liquide Electronics January 2010 - Present
Graco May 2005 - January 2009
Instrument Control Systems, Inc. August 2003 - April 2005
MTS Systems Corporation 2001 - 2003
Air Liquide (FSI International Chemical Management Division) 1994 - 2000
Interlaken Technology Corporation 1993 - 1994
Schenck Pegasus Corporation 1991 - 1993
MTS Systems Corporation 1980 - 1991
Skills
Automation, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Engineering Management, Integration, Management, Manufacturing, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Project Engineering, Project Management, Project Planning, R
Education
University of Saint Thomas 1985 — 1988
MBA
University of Missouri-Columbia 1978 — 1979
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1975 — 1978
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco Sourcing Specialist IGracoJuly 2014 - Present
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics August 1995 - March 2014
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Sales Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Liberty Paper Incorporated September 2009 - Present
Graco May 2007 - September 2009
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2003 — 2007
B.S. Industrial Engineering
Sleep Number by Select Comfort December 2010 - Present
ReconRobotics, Inc. 2009 - December 2010
Graco 2007 - 2009
Graco 2001 - 2007
Graco 1996 - 2001
Graco 1994 - 1996
Honeywell 1988 - 1994
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, GD&T, Leadership, Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, Change Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Engineering, Creative Direction, Management, Team Building, Budgets, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Pro Engineer
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Dunwoody College of Technology
Engineering Design
Graco June 2014 - Present
Protech Mechanical Inc. December 2013 - May 2014
Air Power, Inc. October 2005 - December 2013
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Wrightsville Beach April 2005 - October 2005
Learning Express Toys October 2002 - June 2005
Golds Gym of Wilmington NC January 2004 - April 2005
Camp Raven Knob Boy Scout Reservation 1996 - 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Word, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Market Research, Account Management, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Pneumatics, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Material Handling, Fluid Power, 5S, Sales Process, Motion Control, Customer Satisfaction, Coatings, Cross-functional Team..., Industrial Control, Industrial Engineering, Product Management, Selling, Process Control, Training, Vendor Managed Inventory, Inventory Control, Paint, Microsoft Word, Sales
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2001 — 2005
B Of A, Leadership Studies, Travel and Tourism Recreation, Leisure service management
Take Action MN October 2011 - Present
Aurora Henna Company 1982 - Present
Graco April 1979 - August 1981
Minnesota Epilepsy Leauge January 1979 - January 1980
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1973
International Relations and Journalism, Russian Studies, 3.0
Graco December 1997 - Present
US Army and National Guard 1988 - 2002
Skills
Pro Engineer, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, FMEA, Product Development, Pro/Engineer, Project Engineering, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Machine Design, Manufacturing..., Finite Element Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Modeling, Testing, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, AutoCAD, Cost, Problem Solving, Cognos, Leadership, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
BME, Mechanical Engineering
U.S. Army Signal School 1988 — 1988
Satellite and Microwave Communications
MN Fire Service Certification Board
State Certified: Firefighter I & II
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
E-License
Graco March 2012 - Present
Graco May 2011 - March 2012
Boston Scientific June 2010 - May 2011
BAE Systems January 2009 - August 2009
BAE Systems May 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Embedded Systems, Perl, C, C++, Matlab, Programming, Robotics, Linux, Java, Verilog, Assembly Language, XML, Scheme, JavaScript, MySQL, Windows, Mathematica, HTML, PHP, .NET, Testing, Embedded Software, Python, Unix
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2009
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bermo Inc. April 2011 - Present
LAI International, Inc. January 2008 - April 2011
Altron, Inc. September 2006 - January 2008
Bermo, Inc. January 2005 - September 2006
CDT, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Graco 2000 - 2004
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
BS, Engineering
Graco January 2008 - Present
ACIST Medical Systems March 2006 - January 2008
Graco June 1997 - March 2006
Skills
Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Machine Design, GD&T, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Graco October 2014 - Present
MTS Systems January 2006 - October 2014
Deltak Corporation August 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Program Management, Product Development, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Machine Design, Engineering Management, Testing, Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
BME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
Minor, Business Management
Mahtomedi High School 1997 — 2001
Ingersoll Rand May 2010 - Present
SAIC November 2005 - March 2010
BAE Systems September 2001 - August 2005
Graco July 1995 - August 2001
Skills
Program Management, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership, Project Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, Earned Value Management, Simulations, MS Project, CAD, Aerospace, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, Process Engineering, AutoCAD, Catia
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1981
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering
Graco May 2015 - Present
Bose Corporation July 2006 - May 2015
3M 2005 - 2006
HEI Inc 2003 - 2004
HEI Inc 2001 - 2002
United States Marine Corps December 1995 - December 2000
Skills
Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Digital Signal..., PCB design, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, 3.64
Tennant Company February 2001 - Present
Graco March 1995 - September 2001
Graco September 1995 - January 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Electronics, Solidworks, Welding, CAD, ISO, Engineering, Management, SPC, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, 5S, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Automation, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Cross-functional Team..., MS Project, Automotive, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, SAP, Engineering Management, Purchasing, Process Engineering, Project Planning, Medical Devices
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1969 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Anthropology
W.L. Gore & Associates June 2008 - Present
Graco March 2004 - June 2008
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2002
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco May 2012 - Present
3M June 2011 - May 2012
Skills
PTC Creo, AutoCAD Mechanical, LabVIEW, Matlab, ANSYS, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Support, Finite Element Analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, C++, Technical Writing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Mechanical Engineering
Graco April 2011 - Present
Graco August 2010 - April 2011
Graco May 2006 - August 2010
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Irondale 1991 — 1995
Ecolab October 2012 - Present
Graco October 2010 - September 2012
University of Minnesota May 2008 - December 2010
ev3 (now part of Medtronic) November 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Engineering Design, Medical Devices, Laser Cutting, Pneumatics, Solidworks, Matlab, Pro/Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, Technical Writing, Injection Molding, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis 2001 — 2006
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Fulton Enterprises September 1991 - Present
Graco 1991 - Present
Mohawk Southeast Inc. 2006 - 2013
Champion Pneumatic 1970 - 2012
TRACY L. HOPPER CO. INC. August 1966 - February 1991
Skills
Account Management, Automotive, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, Factory, Inventory Management, Purchasing, New Business Development, Pricing, Product Development, B2B, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Process, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Selling, Team Building, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Retention, Product Management, Operations Management, Business Planning, P&L Management
Education
UNC Charlotte 1963 — 1965
Wingate University/UNCC
Graco January 2015 - Present
Graco August 2008 - December 2014
Graco January 2001 - August 2008
Skills
Manufacturing, FMEA, Product Development, Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
Mechanical Enginering
Vomela May 1994 - Present
Cellex Biosciences March 1986 - May 1994
Graco January 1979 - March 1986
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General