2017-Present:
Formed JM Consulting, Inc. Provide expert insight and consulting services to woodwork suppliers and consumers. AWI Speakers Bureau Member. Give presentations to Design Professionals about the woodworking industry.
2009-2016:
President of the WA State Chapter of AWI. Attained the Chapter of the Year Award for 2 years in a row. Grew membership, both in manufacturing and associate members.
2006-2017
Formed CSW with 3 partners in Tumwater, WA. Focused on sales, marketing, software development and integration. Grew company from zero to over $10 million in sales, with the majority of work negotiated direct with owners. Opened up new market channels to continue growth in a very challenging financial market. Directly oversaw estimating and project management.
2003-2006:
General Manager for Genothen in Tumwater, WA. Oversaw new technology and equipment implementation, including a nested CNC machining center. Co-developed an information management system. Project managed, led sales, and supervised drafting and engineering departments.
2000-2003:
Consulting and software sales to the woodworking industry. Sold and implemented manufacturing software. Also consulted with large manufacturers in various sectors of the woodworking industry.
1998-1999:
Engineering and Drafting Manager at Ritter Cabinets in Tumwater, WA. Further integrated technology into the company. Assisted with project management and sales.
1995-1998:
Plant Manager at M&H Manufacturing, a Store Fixture manufacturer in Atlanta, GA. Transformed production from residential cabinet shop manufacturing to frameless European, high-capacity production, using CNC machinery and full software integration. Reduced costs and cycle times by 70%, and captured 100% of our main customer’s work (Publix Supermarkets). Also instrumental in capturing other market channels, which our increased capacity allowed us to pursue.
1992-1994:
Consulting and software sales to the woodworking industry. Sold and implemented manufacturing software. This included a 1-year implementation and consulting position with Ritter Cabinets, Tumwater WA.
1980-1992:
Formed Precision Millwork in Central Florida
Grew from a zero to $3 million firm in 10 years. Company specialized in high-end architectural working. My position was VP, focused on estimating, sales, project management, and information technology implementation.