Expert Details
Wood Veneer Products: Production, Marketing, and Troubleshooting
ID: 722855
Kentucky, USA
Expert has extensive knowledge in the manufacture of hardwood plywood. His knowledge includes face and core selection, veneer splicing methods, adhesive and laminating processes and techniques, as well as complete knowledge of veneer face grades. He also has extensive knowledge in determining costs, yields, and establishing labor costs.
Expert is knowledgeable of the manufacture and processing of reconstituted wood veneers.
Expert is experienced with the manufacturing processes of sapwood veneers into plywood, architectural panels, and flexible wood veneer sheets.
Expert is expert in the manufacturing, slicing, trimming, splicing, pressing, and production of all types of wood veneer. He has complete knowledge of ANSI veneer grades, as well as trade association grades.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1970 | Degree: BS | Subject: Education | Institution: Central Michigan University |
| Year: 1978 | Degree: | Subject: Business Management | Institution: University of Louisville |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1973 to 2013 | Employer: Flexible Materials, Inc. | Title: Vice President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert is responsible for all sales and marketing functions in the company. He also has over 40 years experience in all aspects of manufacturing, product development, troubleshooting, plant operations, and industry issues. He is often called upon to speak at industry seminars and functions. He has been active and in leadership positions on several industry trade groups, specifically Architectural Woodwork Institute, Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association, and Laminating Materials Association. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is a long time member of the following associations: Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association, Laminating Materials Association, Architectural Woodwork Institute, and Sales Marketing Management Association. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| He has served on the boards of all associations of which he is a member, serving on several for multiple terms, and also having additional leadership positions within these organizations. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert was awarded the SMA Executive of the Year in 1995, and SMA Humanitarian of the Year in 1996. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has over 20 published articles and speaking engagements in trade publications and conferences. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| In District Court at Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1999, Expert gave testimony concerning lamination of wood veneer to substrates. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has participated in more than 10 industry conferences as a featured speaker on the topics of wood veneer. The specific subjects have ranged from design, manufacturing, and application, to finishing. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Expert has 25 years of participation in vendor selection for his company. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has 27 years of significant marketing experience to wholesale distributors, OEM accounts, and specialty manufacturers. |