Rogers Corporation, Rogers, CT 2023–Present
Henkel, Rocky Hill, CT 2019–2023
United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT 2010–2019
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Polymer/Plastics Engineering
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.S. Polymer Science and Engineering
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Bachelor of Science - B.S. Chemistry
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We have all faced tremendous change and challenge over the past four years, and our Society and the industry it serves are no exception, however, we have faced this challenge head-on together with collaboration, resilience, and agility. As a result, we have done a number of things together that we had never done before, such as launching virtual ANTEC and a whole portfolio of new virtual content, expanding our global presence with content now in several languages and at least three new international Chapters including one in Africa, and made a bold investment in 3DNatives to further SPE’s knowledge base, network, and reputation. I believe it is important to continue to boldly pursue strategic new investments and programs that will prepare SPE for the future, however, we must place equal weight and focus on nurturing the investments we’ve made and executing on the strategic vision that we’ve established. My ability to excel at both strategic pathfinding AND program execution is what makes me uniquely qualified for the role of President-Elect and ultimately SPE President. Three character strengths that I possess and will bring to bear during my tenure are outlined below with some highlighted achievements related to each.
Strategic Mindset:
Results and Accountability Focus:
Leadership:
These outlined character strengths are foundational to how I operate in my professional career. Develop a sound strategy, drive results through accountable action, and lead by example. I am ecstatic at the prospect of serving SPE as the next President-Elect of the Society, and I relish the opportunity to engage with the industry in this crucial capacity.
As most of you know, the mission of SPE is to support the development of plastics professionals through knowledge sharing, professional networking, and enhancing the reputation of our Society, and SPE has been doing this for an impressive 81 years. However, as the old idiom goes: “Past success is no guarantee of future success”, especially when much of the industry looks and operates vastly differently today than 81 years ago.
The foundational needs of our industry have not changed, but given everything that has, there is an undeniable evolution in the way plastics professionals, seek and consume knowledge, network with their peers, and further the reputation of their profession and our industry. With this awareness, I believe it is imperative to focus on a few key areas that will help SPE keep pace with the changes we observe in our industry and the ways plastics practitioners interact with our Society. Specifically, I believe that the below topics are critically important to the near and long-term success of SPE, and I am committed to providing my strategic leadership and program execution ability to drive an actionable roadmap for each.
It would be a distinct honor and privilege for me to serve you and SPE as the next President-elect and ultimately President of SPE. Let’s work together to advance our Society at the pace of change to ensure we remain intimately connected with and effectively supportive of our industry and its practitioners.
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