Plymouth, Michigan, United States
VICE PRESIDENT | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE Strategic technology executive with 20+ years driving digital transformation, operational modernization, and large-scale program execution across global manufacturing and Fortune 50 environments. Architect of enterprise IT strategy, ERP transformation, AI governance, and cybersecurity frameworks — trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards aligning technology investment with growth, risk, and EBITDA impact. Currently Vice President of Information Technology at Electrical Components International, leading enterprise-wide technology strategy and operations for a global manufacturer. Previously Director of Information Technology at Brazeway, where I served as Program Director for enterprise ERP transformation, managed a $4MM IT operating budget, established the enterprise AI strategy and governance framework, built out cybersecurity architecture, and modernized hybrid cloud and infrastructure environments. Partnered with manufacturing leadership to digitize workflows across production, supply chain, finance, and engineering. Earlier, in senior global technology and transformation roles at General Motors, I: • Generated $100M+ in direct business value through innovation and platform development. • Directed a 120-person global team managing 35,000 devices and an $87M annual budget. • Led CEO-sponsored enterprise transformation initiatives impacting global workforce systems. • Delivered $33M+ in savings through concurrent multiphase global programs. • Led GM's immersive technology roadmap — 40+ initiatives delivering $50M+ in value, including GM's first VR-enabled 3D design session for secure cross-functional collaboration. Earlier consulting and program roles at Consumers Energy, McCormick & Company, and Procter & Gamble — including a $45M+ inventory reduction for The Gillette Company. M.S. in Information Technology (Summa Cum Laude), Carnegie Mellon University; B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University. PMP, CSM, CPIM, and PROSCI certified. Areas of Expertise Enterprise IT Strategy | ERP Transformation | AI Strategy & Governance | Cybersecurity Architecture | Digital Transformation | Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure | Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology | Program & Portfolio Management | Vendor Negotiation | Executive Leadership | Strategic Roadmap Development
Leading global IT strategy and operations for ECI, a leading global manufacturer of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and engineered components serving the transportation, appliance, HVAC, data center, and industrial markets. Scope of Responsibility: End-to-end accountability for ECI's enterprise technology function across a global manufacturing footprint, including: • IT Systems, Infrastructure & Operations — Enterprise platforms, networking, cloud and hybrid infrastructure, end-user computing, and global support operations. • Cybersecurity — Security architecture, risk governance, compliance alignment, and protection of ECI's global operations. • Data & Analytics — Enterprise data strategy, integration architecture, and analytics capabilities driving operational transparency and decision-making. Strategic Priorities: • Advancing the technologies and platforms that power ECI's digital transformation. • Strengthening collaboration and integration across enterprise business systems supporting manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial operations. • Accelerating the responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies through governance, evaluation, and thoughtful deployment across the organization. • Modernizing IT infrastructure lifecycle through multi-year capital investment programs that reduce risk and strengthen operational resilience. • Partnering with executive leadership to align technology investment with growth, EBITDA impact, and enterprise risk management. Leadership Approach: Building a high-performing global IT organization grounded in collaboration, innovation, customer focus, and continuous learning — partnering across business functions and geographies to deliver measurable business value.
Lead enterprise-wide technology strategy and operations for a global manufacturing organization, overseeing infrastructure, networking, enterprise systems, software development, cybersecurity, and support services. Responsible for aligning technology investments with operational efficiency, business growth, and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and engineering functions. Serve as Program Director for a company-wide ERP transformation initiative, including strategy development, vendor evaluation, selection, implementation governance, and business process redesign. Manage a $4M annual IT operating budget while driving modernization initiatives across cloud infrastructure, collaboration platforms, data governance, analytics, and enterprise integration architecture. Develop and execute enterprise AI strategy, including governance frameworks and evaluation of generative AI productivity solutions. Lead cybersecurity initiatives focused on risk mitigation, compliance, access controls, and enterprise security architecture. Partner closely with executive and operational leadership to digitize workflows, improve data visibility, and enhance decision-making capabilities across the organization. Key accomplishments include modernizing hybrid infrastructure environments, implementing IT governance and portfolio management processes, optimizing vendor relationships and technology contracts, and building scalable technology foundations that support long-term operational and strategic objectives.
Direct the innovation process through assessment, estimation, evaluation, and creation of innovation concepts leading to new features, products, or services supporting global design and immersive technologies. Mentor, coach, and lead team of 15 direct reports. Oversee management of standards, versioning, stability, and patching of over 50 applications, ensuring business continuity and access to high-availability systems. Develop and prioritize IT project portfolio to support design innovations. Implement virtual, augmented, and mixed reality as well as haptic technologies to enable digital product design and validation, increasing design iterations and profitability while reducing vehicle design timelines. Manage up to $70M annual hardware and software budget. Coordinate with purchasing group to evaluate, negotiate, purchase, and renew software contracts, and oversee implementation of software into existing architecture, including validation of security features. Lead development of strategy to convert high-performance compute software portfolio to internal systems. Assess new technologies and maintain portfolio of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for virtual design development and validations (VDDV) organization.
ALSO: Senior Vehicle Safety Manager – Global Product Development (GPD) IT (2016–2017) Drove innovation, efficiency, and cost containment measures across multiple technology, business process, and application enhancement projects. Created roadmaps, articulated strategic vision, and provided program and project management in support of business goals, including regular presentations to senior leadership on project and program status. Mentored, coached, and directed performance management for 25-person team. Accountable for routine reporting of business practice improvements to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Introduced multiple best practices in compliance with requirements to end government monitorship program. Preserved company reputation and reduced potential recall costs by establishing Safety Search program. Procured software platform and oversaw tailored configuration to meet company-specific needs including electronic issue documentation, custom search parameters, and analytics to allow early-stage identification of potential safety trends. Facilitated safety improvements at Milford Proving Grounds by leading development and implementation of new cloud application that enabled tracking and querying of driver qualifications.
Hand-selected to advise on improvement and support of internal processes and provide strategic guidance on internal employee-facing systems and tools. Managed CEO-sponsored project, One General Motors Experience (1GMX), introducing enhancements of existing internal system to optimize user experience for both new hire application and onboarding processes as well as maximizing utility and clarity for existing employees. Accountable for presentation of program status to CEO and executive leadership team. Led redesign and development of new portal with both desktop and mobile capabilities, communicating strategic direction and tactical approaches as well as creating and tracking project metrics and scorecards. Executed successful overhaul of employee platform that received accolades from CEO and executives. Recovered over $300K in operating expenses by initiating and executing program to resell retired company assets.
Established and led new division of 110 employees accountable for global deployment of 35,000 end-user computing devices. Administered and tracked $87M annual hardware budget; assembled and presented budget reporting to senior leadership. Realized $1.8M in annual savings through effective leadership of global print insourcing transformation.
Directed on-time and on-budget development and implementation of Microsoft Outlook mail platform impacting 120,000 employees. Leveraged project management methodologies to effectively manage all project phases and milestones. Mentored, coached, and motivated blended team of 50 resources representing both General Motors and Microsoft, responsible for requirement definition, solution design and architecture, infrastructure development, system configuration, testing, and migration. Collaborated with cross-functional business stakeholders to gather requirements, discuss experience expectations, and redesign processes to maximize productivity of new system. Led monthly Agile production releases, increasing delivery speed and optimizing business value by implementing rapid environment changes.
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