Since 1980, I have established a consistent record of success in executive search and recruitment within the professional verticals of operations, supply chain, procurement, quality, and regulatory affairs marketplace; particular interest in Lean, Six Sigma and advanced process improvement technologies as well as diverse talent. Founded Strategic Associates, Inc. in 1988. Our corporate and my personal philosophy is “You become successful by helping others become successful.”

Specialties: Executive recruitment in the fields of manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, quality, regulatory affairs and process improvement via Lean and Six Sigma. Clients are both multi-national and domestic, public and privately held, from large global to smaller domestic; their industries range from medical device to consumer electronics, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive and aerospace, industrial and consumer products and healthcare services; levels of talent from executive leadership level down through mid management and staff support.

Original founding member of The Pinnacle Society in 1989, second president in their history, lifetime honorary member. Earned the CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) designation via the National Association of Personnel Services. Along with continuing to proactively lead client search assignments and our firm, I have been a requested trainer of recruiters with firms in the US, England, Ireland and South Africa. Provide acclaimed one and two day training seminars, national, state and local speaking engagements as well as webinars and podcasts.

For 19 years and currently an active student of Krav Maga Israeli Self Defense with the same martial arts studio here in Austin, TX. Have tested to Graduate 1 level, an informal black belt designation and train every week at least 7 hours in classes at The Mat with Sensei Alec Rains. “So one may walk in peace.”