I have a diverse background. As a young man I helped my father start a nursery age pig farm and that entrepreneurial spirit has never left. I have spent a career in Buhler but along the way have had many experiences. I started my career as a mechanical engineer focused on helping food manufacturers optimize their process by creating a new bu focused on field consulting. Then moved into product management and business development as VP of the global sales. Now lead our group to help our customers reach sustainable energy saving and reduce waste with digital transformation. This entrepreneurial spirit and change coaching is my true passion and I am enjoying being part of this Digital Industrial revolution.

The Pop in Your Job:

"Having worked in the food industry for over 20 years I feel a strong obligation and passion to meet the upcoming challenge of food shortage.   We truly have a chance to leverage IIOT to connect more than just machines but people.   Bringing people together to provide safe, healthy, and sustainable food for generations to come.   The solution is at our finger tips and this is exciting for me."

Bühler Aeroglide (formerly Aeroglide Corporation) is a manufacturer of custom designed industrial conveyor dryers, ovens, roasters, toasters and coolers. Founded in 1940, the company has grown through the acquisition of C.G. Sargent's Sons, Food Engineering Corporation (FEC), National Drying Machinery Company, and Ronning Engineering. Aeroglide was acquired by the Bühler Group in June, 2008. Bühler Aeroglide provides thermal processing solutions to processors in a variety of food, animal feed and non-food industries. Market segments include: - Food: baked snacks, cereal, food ingredients, fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, potato products and prepared foods - Feed: pet food and treats, feed ingredients and aquafeed - Non-food: Charcoal/minerals, chemicals, fibers, pharmaceuticals, polymers, rubber, tobacco and wood products In addition to new equipment design and manufacture, Bühler Aeroglide also offers dryer support and training services including: - Spare parts, refurbishments and expansions for all brands of dryers - Exclusive, hands-on courses in drying theory and dryer maintenance offered around the world - Drying equipment evaluations for enhanced performance