Engineer turned State Legislator, turned Business Professor
Electrical Engineer
My first job after college was an electrical design engineer in the automotive industry. I also worked as a quality engineer and quality manager in medical devices before returning to college mid-career to earn a Ph.D. in Technology Leadership and Innovation.
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Indiana State Representative
Elected twice to represent the voters of Indiana House District 30 but chose not to run for a third term. As a member of the House of Representatives I served on the House Education, Commerce, and Natural Resources Committees.
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Business Professor, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker
Because of my unique blend of industry, legislative, and university teaching experience, I was invited to speak to government leaders about Public-Private Partnerships at the "Innovation, Competitiveness, and Education Forum" in Panama City, Panama on February 12, 2020.