MY HOME BASE: Toledo, Ohio
CURRENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: I serve as an independent director on the boards of The Plastek Group, Bard Manufacturing, Electri-Cord Manufacturing and OhioGuidestone. I chair finance, audit, governance, human capital and compensation, and strategic planning committees, with a particular focus on private and family-owned enterprises guiding companies through growth, transition and succession.
FIRST APPOINTMENT: My board career began in 1999 with Owens Corning’s international joint ventures in Japan, Korea and India, where I represented shareholders and navigated complex global governance environments.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: A C-suite international executive with more than four decades of experience leading and advising global manufacturing, industrial, distribution and services businesses exceeding $1 billion in revenue. My background spans international leadership, strategy, operations, governance, manufacturing excellence, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning.
BEST BOARD ADVICE: Management runs the business; the board ensures it is run well. Effective boards focus on strategy, governance and the CEO — asking tough questions, preparing rigorously, embracing diverse perspectives, staying current and holding management accountable for long-term value creation.
MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT BOARD SERVICE: Maintaining true independence and challenging management while preserving trust, sound judgment and board effectiveness amid complex ownership and stakeholder dynamics.
MOST REWARDING THING ABOUT BOARD SERVICE: Creating meaningful impact, supporting the leadership team, strengthening board effectiveness, and continuing to learn from exceptional executives and fellow directors.
PERSONAL MOTTO: “Make the complex simple.” Focus on clarity, accountability and long-term value creation.