Background Dual Citizenship, USA - Ireland.
Bachelors Degree – Business Administration. Living in Davisburg, Michigan - United States.
Businessman Principal,
Kilteely Business Analysis & Strategic Planning, a consulting and training resource directed toward development of business
culture, organization and continuous improvement of medium-size manufacturing and service operations. Recent President/CEO
of LRA Stoneworks, Inc. an industry leader specializing in manufacture, installation and service of high-end architectural
and surfacing products.
Program Developer Developed
programs dealing with market research, business development, communications, continuous improvement, systems integration,
strategic planning and customer service.
Seminar Facilitator
Developed and conducted team-based seminars in the United States for General Motors
Corporation. Expertise in Logistics and Systems Integration, Business Development and Product Launches, Budgeting and
Financial Administration, Customer Service, Legal and Government Affairs, Effective Communications, Leadership and Management,
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, Culture Change, Value Analysis / Value Engineering and Continuous Improvement.
Consultant Assists development and implementation
of budgets, cultural transformations, strategic plans and evaluative criteria, customer service programs, business development
initiatives and personnel interventions. Supports leverage of organization resources and technologies to meet challenges
of fluid business environments.
Work
Experience
Current principal of Kilteely Business Analysis & Strategic Planning
and Treasurer, Board of Directors of a Michigan Public School Academy, providing direction and training for Finance &
Budgeting, Strategic Planning, HR Management matters and Government Relations.
24 years as President/CEO of LRA Stoneworks, a construction industry manufacturing company specializing in architectural
and decorative stone products and services. Launched 3 startup manufacturing operations, achieving industry reputation
for reliable production and delivery of high quality products and services.
International experience at MAN, AG as Manager - Contract Administration and Market
Research, managing government contracts, foreign/domestic engineering liaison operations, prototype development and testing,
legal and government affairs and market analysis.
15 years General Motors Corp., Senior Systems Analyst, Engineering - General Motors Corp., Truck & Coach Division with
substantial experience in Materials Management, Production Control, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, and Continuous
Improvement.
Accomplishments At LRA, directed design and implementation of integrated
information systems, linking multiple operations, providing management with real-time information for operations and oversight,
reducing need for additional non-productive staff. Led industry-wide changes in product introduction, configuration,
and use of new technologies.
At Woodland Park Academy, provided direction and oversight for design and construction
of K-8 public school facility, built on-time and under budget. Conducted first strategic planning program, educating
staff about the importance, development and periodic evaluation of their strategic planning document.
As registered
lobbyist for MAN, AG, initiated action and assisted passage or defeat of various federal legislation. Eliminated nuisance
product liability claims affecting new product introduction. Implemented procedures that reduced volume and cost of
running engineering changes assuring company ability to meet delivery deadlines. Assisted start-up operations of new
production facility Cleveland, NC 1981.
At GM, developed instructional program and led team-based Value Analysis / Value
Engineering projects to value-oriented product improvements accompanied by substantial cost and weight reductions. Monitored
world-wide automotive merger / acquisition activities. Product-planning analyst advising staff about all aspects of
transit bus operations and markets. Key role averting establishment of salaried-employee union at GM divisions, assuming
effective leadership under heavy UAW and senior management pressures.
Conducted accurate, in-depth study of the U.S. transit industry assisting major U.S. municipalities, transit
equipment suppliers, Urban Mass Transit Administration and American Public Transportation Association.
Numerous industry and community awards for performance and civic contributions.
Aircraft pilot [single-engine, multi-engine, glider], 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor, Sanchin Ryu Karate.
