Shawn currently works full time in the defense industry as a Director of Operational Excellence and Quality. He is a results-oriented leader with 22 years of hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Business Management, and Global Leadership roles. Shawn is regarded as a highly influential change agent across diverse cultures, impacting at least (60) facilities and (17) countries.

He has held various positions in operations management, engineering, quality, materials, regional and global leadership roles in automotive, aerospace, power generation, and defense systems. Leadership transformation, Problem Solving, and Coaching are his expertise. Certifications and education include: Leadership Impact (Human Synergistics International), 5 Voices & 100X (GiANT), Project Management Professional (PMI), Job Instructions Instructor (TWI), Master Black Belt (Goodyear), Lean Expert (Goodrich), MBA (Capella University), and Mechanical Engineering (Clemson University).