Every topic comes directly from operational experience — not theory. I enjoy working with universities, educators, workforce summits, and manufacturing leaders navigating real complexity.
"Less hero of the crisis. More architect of the system."
Keynotes and panels across the Southeast in 2026. One consistent thread: AI and operational excellence, applied across business models — commodity, specialty, and custom manufacturing.



Keynote on AI and operational safety.
Speaker on building the next generation of manufacturing leadership.
Panelist on applied AI in manufacturing.
The conversation carries past the room — on broadcasts, in industry media, and across the networks where manufacturing leaders are paying attention.
Featured guest in a live fireside chat with Industry 4.0 Club hosts Mike Yost and Mike Ungar — on using AI and big data to move safety from cost center to competitive advantage. Watch the replay →
My Manufacture Alabama NextGen session was recapped on the Evonik Minute — recognizing the workforce and leadership conversation I brought to the stage.