Meet the Team

I’m a quality and operations leader with over three decades of experience in maritime nuclear operations and maintenance, engineering, and emergency response. I’ve led cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, managed multimillion dollar projects in both public and private sectors and built quality systems that drive compliance and continuous improvement. With a background in root cause analysis, internal auditing, and safety program development, I bring practical, high stakes leadership to every engagement. I’m a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and hold a Master of Social Science from Syracuse University, along with a dual B.S. in History and Radiation Health Physics from Oregon State University. 

With over seven years of experience as an engineer in industrial environments, I bring a strong background in both testing and quality assurance. I'm a licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering in the state of Washington, and I’ve spent several years managing internal audit programs. I work closely with cross-functional teams to assess systems, identify issues, and support compliance. My expertise lies in quality assurance, auditing, root causal analysis and problem identification in complex, high stakes operational settings.

I’m a quality and process improvement leader with over 25 years of experience in maritime nuclear operations and maintenance. I have led teams through significant changes, adhering to stringent requirements and narrow timelines. I have significant experience utilizing Lean methodologies to maximize outcome from processes and people alike. I have mentored personnel from trades people to senior management. I am a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), a Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). I have an MBA with a focus on Project Management from University of Arkansas Grantham. 

I bring over 15 years of federal service experience specializing in problem resolution and data analytics. As one of only two corporate-level subject matter experts for problem resolution at the largest public shipyard on the West Coast, I mentored leadership across departments in identifying systemic issues, guiding investigations, and strengthening organizational capability in root causal analysis and CAPA. I also developed and automated the shipyard’s performance metric suite, enabling leaders to spot trends, prioritize action, and track progress. Today, I focus on building practical analytics and automation tools that reduce complexity, improve workflows, and support faster, smarter decision-making. My work is grounded in real-world operations and guided by the belief that the best systems serve both performance and people.

With over a decade of experience specializing in quality assessment and root cause analysis within highly complex operational environments, I bring a strong background in both engineering and strategic problem resolution. My expertise includes managing multidisciplinary teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing effective metrics and assessments to ensure compliance and operational excellence. I have extensive experience resolving technical problems, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and implementing sustainable solutions in high-stakes situations.

With over 13 years of experience in the naval nuclear power and aerospace industries, I am a proven problem-solver for high-stakes engineering challenges. As a mechanical engineer, my background spans hazardous energy control, facilities engineering, test engineering, and organizational self-assessments. I have led and supported test campaigns at both the component and systems levels, including development, qualification, and acceptance testing, ensuring that performance and safety requirements are consistently met.

My career has taken me across both the private and public sectors, giving me a unique perspective on organizational needs, regulatory expectations, and practical implementation. I draw on this experience to simplify complex problems and deliver solutions that drive efficiency, strengthen safety, and improve quality for clients.