Education:

1996 - Professional Manager Designation, Canadian Institute of Management, University of Manitoba
1981 - Certificate in Management, Canadian Institute of Management, University of Manitoba
1973 - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Red River College  

Employment History:

1975-Present - Buhler Industries Inc/Ford New Holland/Versatile:

2004-Present  Chief Operating Officer 

• Provide leadership and growth through ongoing skills development for the company’s operation and engineering
• Plan, direct and control activities of the Division to accomplish budgeted financial objectives
• Direct such functions as production, research, engineering, human resources, and purchasing

2001 - 2004   Operations Manager                            
1998 - 2001   Product Manager /Senior project Engineer        
1997 - 1998     Project Engineer            
1996 - 1997     Production Control Manager                                       
1987 - 1996     Manufacturing Product Manager                        
1986 - 1987     General Service Manager                          
1985 - 1986     Product Performance Manager                          
1983 - 1985     Production Supervisor             
1979 - 1983     Industrial Engineer                           
1975 - 1979     Manufacturing Engineer  
                        
Board Affiliations:

• Buhler Industries Inc., Board of Director
• Vehicle Technology Centre Inc., Board of Director
• Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada, Board of Director
• Association of Equipment Manufacturers, AG Sector Board