Resume

Summary:

Career 1: Noise and vibration reduction of engines (primarily diesel) and engine powered equipment such as trucks, construction machines, agricultural machines, boats, railroad equipment, generator sets, etc.

Career 2: Fuel efficiency improvement and greenhouse gas reduction for transportation applications, including research to support GHG regulatory development and manufacturer compliance with GHG regulations / goals.

Experience:

August 2005 – July 2023 – Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas. Program Manager (2005 – 2010), Institute Engineer (2010 – 2023), Acting Department Director (June 2017 through July 2018).

Led engine design, performance, and emissions development projects, including a clean-sheet off-highway diesel engine
Led projects to evaluate technologies which could be implemented to improve the efficiency and GHG emissions of engines and trucks
Served on three National Academy of Science committees related to evaluating fuel saving technologies for medium and heavy trucks
Led research for EPA and NHTSA to help support the development of Phase 2 and Phase 3 GHG regulations for trucks
Led noise and vibration reduction projects for multiple clients
Vice chair of the 2021 SAE Noise & Vibration Conference, Chair of the 2023 SAE Noise & Vibration Conference
Served as acting department director (65 employees in 4 locations, including the UK and China)

October 2004 – July 2005 – Visteon Corporation, Canton, Michigan. Senior Manager

Managed team responsible for analytical and experimental development of axles, driveline systems, and power steering systems

January 2001 – September 2004 – Roush Industries, Inc., Livonia, Michigan. Program Manager

Managed powertrain NVH laboratory, with 4 test cells dedicated to engines and transmissions
Led engine and diesel fuel system noise reduction projects
Led transmission noise reduction projects

August 1980 – December 2000 – Cummins, Inc., Columbus, Indiana. Engineer, Senior Engineer, Technical Specialist, Manager, Director

NVH measurement and analysis
Development of NVH analysis software
Development of low noise engine components
Truck driveby noise testing
Use of simulation tools to determine noise radiated by engine components
Rebuilt noise and vibration laboratory, hired and developed staff
Supported customers with NVH issues in trucks, marine, rail, construction, and ag applications
Balanced NVH improvement with emissions control and reliability/durability requirements
Developed engine control algorithms to reduce noise

Education:

BS Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1977

Exchange Student, Technical University of Hannover, Germany – 1977 – 1978

MS Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1980. Thesis topic: use of acoustic intensity to rank engine noise sources

Publications: See separate lists

Patents:

5,040,507: Method and device for variable idle speed control of an internal combustion engine

5,042,444: Device and method for altering the acoustic signature of an internal combustion engine

5,875,752: Engine drive train having a front gear train with improved torsional dynamics

5,931,052: Crankshaft gear torsional vibration isolator assembly for an engine

9,162,280: Hybrid ceramic sand core for casting metal engine parts with passages or holes having a cross section too small for sand casting

10,429,855: Method of determining gap spacing for vehicles in platoons

National Academy of Science Committees:

Technologies and Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, 2009 – 2010. Drafted Chapter 4 of the final report.
Review of the 21^st Century Truck Partnership – Second Report, 2011-2012. Drafted Chapters 3 and 8 of the final report.
Review of the 21^st Century Truck Partnership – Third Report, 2014-2015. Drafted Chapters 3, 6, and 8 of the final report.