General Professional Background & Education
With a master’s degree in chemical engineering and 30 years of work experience in the packaging industry, I have a deep blend of technical expertise and cross‑functional leadership. My background spans key areas like operations management, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and quality management. I have also led commercial and strategic functions, including sales, business strategy, and general management. In addition to my technical and operational foundation, I have served business analyst roles and led ERP implementation initiatives, aligning systems, processes, and data to support organizational performance and scalability. This combination of scientific training, industry breadth, and systems‑driven leadership enables me to bridge technical rigor with operational execution, digital transformation, and long‑term business strategy.
What drew you to Porter Logistics?
I saw an opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of the organization and add meaningful value to its continued growth and future direction.
What are your leadership values / working style?
I lead with a servant‑leadership mindset, focusing on supporting others and enabling their success. My approach is grounded in practical problem‑solving, and I consistently look at situations through a logical, solution-oriented lens to help teams move forward effectively
Your greatest inspirations?
I am inspired by the people in my life who taught and showed me the value of hard work, humility and responsibility. These lessons shape how I lead with consistency, respect and focus on doing things the right way.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending quality time at home with my wife, catching up on our favorite shows. I also like working on carpentry projects and staying active through pickleball and golf.
Best career advice you’ve ever received / wisdom
The best advice I received was to step outside my comfort zone so that I can grow personally and professionally by challenging myself.
The wisdom I would hope to pass on is to support and invest in strong employees and to develop talent from within, creating opportunities for employees to grow and succeed.
