PROFESSIONAL
RESUME

A technologist with a business background and a passion for serving others.

As a seasoned technology executive, I combine extensive IT experience with a distinctive business background. I’m an innovative leader with a strong commitment to service, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a deep passion for strategically applying technology in business contexts. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully collaborated with business leaders across all levels, from the shop floor to the boardroom. My focus is always on delivering tangible bottom-line value.

As a technology leader, I oversee daily IT operations and strategically plan for the future IT needs of a world-class healthcare company.

• Designed and lead the implementation of a scalable IT platform that supports the rapid growth of our company. Over the past 20+ years, we’ve maintained satisfied customers, strong transactional partnerships, and engaged business stakeholder.

• Work closely with the technology and business teams to deliver digital solutions that add bottom line value.

• In partnership with the CIO, recruit, lead and manage a 17-person full time IT team comprised of technology solutions, business alignment professionals, cybersecurity and technology infrastructure. The team is augmented with a number of consultants.

• Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive risk mitigation strategy that includes both on-site fail-over and offsite disaster recovery measures.

• Work with CISO to develop,implement and maintain a robust cybersecurity plan. 

• Provide technical leadership for the company’s inaugural B2C and B2B e-commerce sites. Additionally, I serve as the expert advisor of seven websites, including hosting, design, and maintenance.

• On going vendor neogitions that result in top tier solutions at the best possible cost. 

• Implemented, maintain and provide oversight for controls of the IT department.

Collaborated with two additional business technologists to offer comprehensive business and technology consulting services to mid-size organizations. During this period, our company expanded significantly, growing from three clients to twenty-five within just three years.

• Prepared IT operations review for manufacturing company; added value of $150,000 per year.

• Developed requirements and guided e-commerce implementation for a 25 year old distribution company with annual sales of $60 million.

• Served as interim technology leader for manufacturing and distribution companies.

• Consulted on projects in software development, IT process improvements, e-commerce planning and technical project management.

• Developed requirements and selected vendors for an outsourced IT solution.

• Designed and implemented a data warehouse solution for a distribution company.

As the IT leader of a fast-growing decorated apparel company, I successfully addressed the technology challenges posed by various acquisitions, each with its distinct solution

• Designed and led implementation of wide area network for 20 locations and 400 users.

• Led the consolidation of 3 ERP systems; Provided value of $800,000 per year.

• Leadership of a 30 person decentralized IT group.

• Spearheaded the successful implementation of an ERP solution across three divisions. As a result, we achieved accessible information, reduced inventory values, and enhanced customer service

• Director of Information Systems for an international beverage and food company

• Co-led a technical team during the implementation of distribution software that served 27 distribution centers. The system delivered an annual value of $900,000

• Consultant for small to mid size companies in manufacturing, distribution, services, home building and not for profits.

• Facilitated annual IT summit meeting for key business unit managers.

• Worked with team to reduce the application backlog from 24 to 6 months as a result of joint planning with business leaders.

• Since 2008, I’ve served on the board of Jesus in Haiti Ministries. During 2015-2018, my wife and I spent several weeks in Haiti, hosting visiting teams, establishing operational processes, and collaborating closely with the Haitian leadership.

• In 2022 I launched a podcast, Dan the Road Trip Guy with the mission of recording the stories of other people. The episodes follow a format of of recording stories about cars, roadtirps, careers, bucket lists and life advaice. On occassion, I record a short story from my own experiences. I am resonsbile for the entire process, inviting guests, recording, editing and production. 

• Since 2006 I have served as the pit out steward for an annual one-week auto endurance event.

• Developed and deliver a presentation titled “Staying Cyber Safe in a Connected World” in various settings around Cincinnati. This is high level presentation of the basics of personal cybersecurity. The average audience size is 40 people. The goal is to present 4-8 times per year.

• Since the early 2000’s, I have partnered with others to build websites based on HTML, WordPress and .net technologies. A number of these projects have been for not-for-profit organizations at no cost. 

First Car: 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Golden Eagle (wish I still had it). V8 power, headers and no top in the summer

First Time Flying: 1979 to visit my brother in Germany

First Auto Race as Spectator: 1976 Indianapolis 500

First Job: Working in the family grocery store at 9 years of age, started by my grandmother, operated by my Uncle Earl (who I miss greatly)

First Motor Bike: 5HP Rupp Mini Bike, because my dad loved American brands

What I Wanted To Be as a Child: Owner/Operator of Big Rigs or the owner of a chain of grocery stores, never did either. I love the open road and visiting grocery stores though

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves (because my parents loved the Braves and we saw games at the Fulton County Stadium)

Sports on TV: Open Wheel Racing, Final Games of Playoffs(sometimes)

Favorite National Park: Glacier (so far)

Something That Might Surprise People: I was a runner in the 70’s and early 80’s before running was popular. Everything from 5K to marathon distance

Hobbies: Hosting My Podcast, One Lap of America, Driving, Kart Racing

Favorite Places to Visit: Beaches, Mountains, Haiti, Race Tracks, Chicago

Serving: Board of Jesus in Haiti Ministries, Assisting people and organizations with technology, leading marriage events with Linda, helping people sell and buy cars

Working Genius

The key to getting the most productivity out of a team is identifying how people work best.

I recently took the Working Genius assessment from the Table Group to identify my working genius.

It is up to me to leverage the findings to be a better team member and leader.

What was revealed?

The Genius of Invention: the natural gift of creating original and novel ideas and solutions.

The Genius of Enablement: the natural gift of providing encouragement and assistance for an idea or project

Strengths

Tapping in the Gallup Strength Finder assessment is to identify my natural talents revealed my 5 primary strengths.

I work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. I take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

I am a “now” person and take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

I  believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.

I look for consensus. I don’t enjoy conflict; rather, I seek areas of agreement.

I take psychological ownership of what I say I will do. I am committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Education & SKills

Eastern Kentucky University

BBA Computer Information Systems

1979-1983

Received a BBA with a major course of study in Information Technology with a busisness studies emphasis.

Always Learning

During my life, I have continued to be curious be it business, technology or something totally unrelated. 

I love to take courses online, listen to podcasts and read. My hope is that learning makes me a better person. I believe the person who stops learning stops growing mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.