Areas of Responsibility - Job Description: 

Director of Information Technology (Truck Systems) - Provide strategic direction for IT portfolios supporting engineering, procurement, financial systems, manufacturing, materials management and human resources. Guide investment policy to maximize business value from IT portfolio.

Areas of Expertise - Employment History: 

Information Technology - As Director of Information Technology (Truck Systems) for the past 18 months provide strategic direction for IT portfolios supporting engineering, procurement, financial systems, manufacturing, materials management and human resources.

Operations Management - PACCAR / Kenworth Truck Company - progressive roles of increased responsibility in the Kenworth Renton truck manufacturing plant over 13 years. Assignments included production, materials management, manufacturing engineering and facilities / maintenance management culminating in a five year assignment as Plant Manager.

Operations Management - Naval officer specializing in nuclear power plant operations (5 years).

Education - Personal History: 

BS - U.S. Naval Academy MBA - University of Washington MSF - Seattle University

Civic Organization Memberships or Professional Affiliations: 

Dean's Executive Advisory Board - Albers School of Business & Economics
Volunteer - American Cancer Society Vertical Challenge (Ski Fundraiser)

When and Where do you hold meetings with students? 

Meetings after 5:00 PM are best. I live near Seattle University so on campus meetings work well.

Any special requirements for students for the first meeting? 

Resume, Written five year career goals

New Mentor Fall 2007
Will mentor either graduate or undergraduate students