Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
Technology leader with over 30 years at Team Penske, transforming IT from the ground up into a strategic advantage in one of the world’s most competitive industries. Starting in 1994 in the engine shop, I worked my way through nearly every facet of the organization, building our IT capabilities from a single PC to an enterprise-class infrastructure supporting global operations. Today, as VP of Information Technology, I lead a 20+ person team delivering mission-critical systems that power Team Penske’s success on and off the track. Guided by Roger Penske’s core values of integrity, respect, and relentless pursuit of excellence, I focus on leveraging technology to create measurable business impact—improving speed, reliability, and competitive performance. Major Achievements include: --- Led enterprise-wide ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (2021). --- Directed large-scale PLM transition from PTC Creo to Siemens NX, converting millions of parts in record time (2017). --- Built and scaled IT operations from ground level to enterprise systems across multiple global sites.
Oversee enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity, software development, and infrastructure across six businesses. Align technology with business goals to drive competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and innovation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Key Achievements: --- Lead digital transformation initiatives enabling real-time engineering feedback loops to improve performance by race day. --- Manage multi-million-dollar budgets and strategic vendor partnerships, ensuring cost-effective, future-proof solutions.
Directed IT operations for global motorsports operations. Built robust infrastructure to support engineering, logistics, and competition functions. Key Projects include: --- Implemented ERP (Microsoft Dynamics AX to 365) and PLM (PTC Creo to Siemens NX) migrations, ensuring uninterrupted operations during critical competition periods. --- Established disaster recovery and cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring business continuity and protecting intellectual property.
Progressed from engine shop technician to IT leadership, helping build Team Penske’s IT capabilities from the ground up. Introduced network infrastructure, enterprise systems, and critical engineering tools, enabling the team to remain at the forefront of motorsports technology.