Alan F. Kessler, PE
`525 Vernon Dr. SE
`Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2747
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`Voice/Fax: 319-363-5852
`Cell: 479-462-8008
`Email: AlanFKessler@gmail.com
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`June 2015
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`Detailed Experience Record
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`Summary:
`Extensive progressive engineering and executive management experience with both high volume
`consumer capital goods and specialized commercial systems manufactured in branch plants. Proven
`track record managing multiple complex programs and teams concurrently implementing innovative
`solutions that meet business quality and cost objectives through design focused on standardization
`utilizing DFM. Demonstrated ability to prioritize programs and allocate resources to achieve practical
`cost-effective designs meeting marketing and manufacturing requirements consistent with business
`strategy, utilizing disciplined product development procedures incorporating TQM. Consistently meet
`business financial budgets and forecasts. Strong analytical, problem solving and results oriented skills,
`creates a shared vision through communication with colleagues. Recognized as technical expert in
`refrigeration systems, furnaces and product development procedures and processes. Respected for
`integrity, ethics, communication and leadership within organization. Demonstrated ability to attract,
`develop and retain technical staff and management personnel. Represented the company and industry in
`trade, technical and standards activity. Team experience for mergers and acquisitions, international joint
`ventures and sourcing. Environmental and facilities operations experience.
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`Business Experience
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`A. Kessler Consulting, LLC (2011 – present) Provides professional management services for
`improving engineering and quality operations, technical program management and general business
`development including strategic planning support. Programs range from definition of product design
`and development processes through manufacturing implementation, including supplier identification
`and qualification. Programs are prioritized to meet business needs and plans with coordinated
`product, capital and implementation strategies that achieve manufacturing and marketing objectives.
`The design and development process improvements focus on specification documentation, program
`scope, resource requirements, standardized Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and lean thinking
`concepts with critical attention to details required for Total Quality Management (TQM) and
`requirements of 6σ, assuring safe reliable products.
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`Accomplishments:
` Provided strategic product plan review and program priority analysis
` Supported technical literature review and technical sales & service training for new WH product
` Provided technical support for production transfer of existing product lines to international plant
`requiring documentation and qualification of alternate components and suppliers, identified
`existing product design and specification opportunities for improved quality and developed
`program statement of work quantifying scope and activities required for success
` Developed competitive market analysis for new WH product opportunity with recommendation
`for next steps in product development for differentiated product features and benefits
` Developed and documented product development procedure with forms and guidelines to ensure
`product specifications, schedule, costs and quality objectives are achieved
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` Provided Engineering and Operations organization structure review for changes to optimize
`resource allocation
` DOE reviewer for technical program funding: Energy Savings through Improved Mechanical
`Systems and Building Envelope Technologies
` Provided retail client with insight on general WH design and cost structure and potential impact
`of energy regulations on designs
` Provided investment banking client with insight on HVAC market and historic changes and
`consolidation relative to a specific competitive manufacturer
` Provided investment banking client with assessment of competitive WH manufacturers relative to
`quality, innovation and growth
` Developed automated spreadsheet for individual performance appraisals with variable weighting
`of performance factors for different positions and developed associated training tools
` Developed spreadsheet for MBO for Individual Performance Objectives to calculate performance
`relative to targets to be used to develop bonus compensation
` Developed alternate design cord attachment method to reduce inventory of multiple models
` Proposed alternate construction changes to UL 923 and IEC Standards to improve safety and
`allow alternate designs with power cord plug attachment to unit to reduce inventory of multiple
`models
` Developed spreadsheet model for financial analysis of programs for justification and sensitivity
`analysis of a wide variety of parameters including product costs, investments and business
`operation costs
` Developed business plan/framework for R&D Consulting company to transition/expand into
`product/component manufacturing via licensing, JV or full manufacturing
` Developed business quality management structure and plans to improve quality and reduce
`warranty costs, included position descriptions and interviewing candidates
` DOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Funding Application Reviewer
` Technical Innovation Funding proposal reviewer for Bonneville Power Administration/DOE
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`heem Manufacturing Co. (2004-2011[retired]) A leading manufacturer of water heaters, air
`conditioning and heating systems for residential and commercial applications
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`Corporate Vice President, Research and Development, (2007-2011) Executive Management
`responsibility for Engineering on all product lines – residential and commercial water heaters, residential
`split & packaged systems, furnaces and commercial split and packaged systems including technology
`and support services – Advanced R & D/ support, electronic controls, design documentation,
`laboratories, model shops. Operations management responsibility also includes Air Conditioning
`Division Quality. (Budget = $21+M, 160+ Engrs. & Techs.) Offices in Ft. Smith, AR, Montgomery, AL
`and Atlanta, GA with multiple plant manufacturing locations in NA
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`Accomplishments:
` Continued focus on PDP and PSC with cross functional communication to assure proper
`allocation of resources to meet business sales and profit objectives from new products.
`o Sales from new products (<2 yrs. old) increased from 35% to 85% of total sales (2004/10)
`with 10+% increase in market share
`o Introduction of new basic models increased 17+% CAGR over same period to 400+/yr.
`o Product development schedules were reduced significantly with defined program scope
`early. Example: similar programs were years, then 15 mo. in 2005/6 to 9 mo. in 2008/9
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` Continued disciplined product cost reduction program management, achieving annualized savings
`of 1+% of sales, 25% of PAT average over 5+ years
` Focused engineering resources on customer quality issues and plant metrics – field warranty
`incidents (ppm) and $ as % of sales declined while increasing both warranty coverage/scope and
`providing longer customer warranty periods
`o Rheem quality as measured by Consumer Reports (CU) Rate of Repair research improved
`faster than competitors, resulting in #1 Rating (Lowest Repair Rate) for both furnaces
`(2007) and central air conditioners (2009)
` Maintained focus on both product design safety and operations safety achieving over 900,000+
`man hours worked in labs and model shops without an OSHA reportable injury
` Redesigned all AC products, converting from R-22 to R-410a to comply with EPA Clear Air Rule
` Developed 95+% AFUE furnace lines in record time to provide product for energy tax rebates
`along with higher efficiency AC and HP systems
` Developed new design R-410a Heat Pump Pool Heater line
` Developed residential Heat Pump Water Heater and associated controls
` Co-Developed and implemented in production serial communicating control systems for
`residential split systems and BAS controls for commercial products, all with enhanced diagnostics
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`Vice President, Research and Development, Air Conditioning Division, (2004-2007) Executive
`Management responsibility for Engineering, Quality and Global Sourcing on all product lines –
`residential split & packaged systems, furnaces and commercial split and packaged systems including
`technology and support services – Advanced R & D/ support, electronic controls, design documentation,
`laboratories, model shops. Operations management responsibility also includes Quality and Global
`Sourcing. (Budget = $10+M, 90+ Engrs. & Techs.) Offices in Ft. Smith, AR with multiple plant
`manufacturing locations in NA
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`Accomplishments:
` Restructured R&D organization to focus on critical new product development to meet efficiency,
`cost and feature requirements due to DOE regulations and changing customer needs
` Staffed new Electronics and Controls Development Engineering Design Group
` Established co-op engineering program with local/regional universities
`Implemented Product Development Process (PDP) with regular executive Product Steering
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`Committee (PSC) program reviews
`Implemented revised Cost Improvement Project tracking and reporting, increased results from $2M
`to $12+M/yr, exclusive of major redesign programs that had $38M/yr.
` Managed implementation of 24 new product programs in 18 mo., using PDP, plans for 44 in next 18
`accelerated to 79 implemented in 18 months, meeting aggressive costs and schedules
` New products, less than 3 years old, represent 75% of current year sales, up from 35%
` Warranty costs as % of sales declined 4+%/year.
` New products supported first back to back market share gains in 17+ years, regained #3 market
`position, up from #5 – now 3 consecutive years of share gains.
` Productivity (sales, $/R&D employee) increased 9+%/year.
` Co-developed integrated electronic control system with strategic supplier that received Comfortech
`Product Showcase Award for Outstanding Product Innovation – Diagnostics and Controls
` Redesigned and cost optimized all 13+ SEER products to meet new DOE minimums
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`Fisher Controls Intl., LLC, Emerson Process Management, (2002-2004), Leading global
`manufacturer of process control systems
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`Manager, Engineering and Order Management, Special Products Group, (2002-2004), Fisher
`Controls Intl., Engineered Products. Engineering design and order management of the low volume,
`large and special valves manufactured world wide – custom-engineered process control solutions for
`specific application needs that typically have major operational impact on customers' critical
`processes. Order management included quote and pricing support, order entry documentation,
`procurement and production scheduling of special designs manufactured in Marshalltown plant.
`Valves range from several thousand dollars up to a million each, depending on the temperature,
`pressure, capacity and control characteristics required primarily for the chemical, petroleum, pulp and
`paper and power industries.
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`Accomplishments:
` Lead team in documentation of "quote to manufacturing" for current and future state using Lean
`tools to reduce cycle time 50+% with additional continuous improvement in progress.
` Average order completion to schedule increased from 27% to 86% through use of order
`scheduling processes
` Order throughput time decreased from 23 days to 6-12 days with constant rate of ~12 orders/wk
` Developed draft new product development procedure, prioritized programs and accelerated results
`using MS project schedules and weekly status reports for key projects.
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`Principal, Kessler Consulting, (2001-2004), A sole proprietorship providing professional
`management services for improving engineering operations, technical program management and
`general business development. Programs range from definition of product design and development
`processes through manufacturing implementation, including supplier identification and qualification.
`Programs are prioritized to meet business plans with coordinated product, capital and implementation
`strategies that achieve manufacturing and marketing objectives. The design and development process
`improvements focus on standardized Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and lean thinking concepts
`with critical attention to details required for Total Quality Management (TQM) and requirements of
`6s, assuring safe reliable products.
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`Accomplishments:
` Developed plan for client supplier quality improvement focusing on product specifications through
`delivery and business practice improvements to enhance supplier quality and costs/profitability.
` Provided analysis of design and design processes relative to product/component failure modes and
`effects for breach of warranty and design/manufacturing defect determination
` Developed options with preliminary design of new and remodeled facility including construction
`estimates, test instrumentation, data acquisition and operating cost elements for business plan
`analysis to bring client services in house from subcontractor.
` Managed Special Products Group Engineering, Fisher Controls, during transition focusing on new
`product development processes and sales order product design, integrating manufacturing
`operations. Defined product development program scope and resource requirements, established
`implementation schedules and allocated resources to meet ongoing special products customer
`support and new product development concurrently for client undergoing restructuring of business
`units. Included identification of external resources needed to achieve technical objectives and
`integration of manufacturing and marketing into both the new product development process and
`ongoing special products sales orders to accelerate orders.
` Conducted extensive on site reviews of European clients' products – design, performance and
`features. Provided detailed recommendations for energy efficiency improvements and enhanced
`features for customer acceptance of international design to be modified for compliance with NA
`market requirements.
` Review of fire incident to identify appliances involved and possible cause and origin sites.
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` Conducted detailed contract review for client in support of arbitration, provided expert interpretation
`of technical design relative to business issues addressed.
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`Alan F. Kessler, PE
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`Amana Appliances, (Amana Company, LP a Subsidiary of Goodman Holdings, LP) fka, Raytheon
`Appliances and Amana Refrigeration, Inc., (1987-2001), A leading manufacturer of major appliances
`(refrigerators/freezers, cooking, laundry), Microwave (domestic/commercial cooking, industrial process)
`and heating and cooling (furnaces, central, RAC, PTAC) products
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`Vice President, Technology and Government Relations (1999-2001) Amana Appliances and
`Goodman Manufacturing Co. Staff Executive responsibility for Technology and Government Relations
`on all product lines, product safety/liability including expert litigation support, patents and licensing,
`product development procedure and process. Retain and direct consultants and lawyers to support
`activities as appropriate. Company representative for industry and trade association
`activities/participation. Safety committee, Patent committee and Product quality committee member.
`Purchasing/supplier cost analysis, contract reviews.
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`Accomplishments:
` Key industry team member successfully negotiated unique 2-tier clothes washer energy standards.
` Lead negotiations for successful multiyear (8+) contracts for critical HFC materials, $45+M
` Technical team member finalized multiyear OEM contract to manufacture new expanded TM
`product line for new customer.
`Initiated team for excess warranty labor cost recovery from suppliers in addition to part costs for
`high field failure rate components as added incentive to improve quality.
` Assisted in successful lobbying with Iowa congressional delegation, US Commerce Dept. of EC
`Members of Parliament in maintaining standardized HCFC phase out dates for Europe and USA
` Participated as technical and business team member (30(b) 6 Corporate Representative) finalizing
`negotiated settlement to multiple lawsuits for breach of contract and performance.
` Managed washer development test program to quantify and qualify design options to achieve super
`efficiency increases anticipated to be required to meet revised energy standards.
` Average annual profit contribution of $15+M/yr. resulting from key projects managed.
`In-house Visual/Industrial design plan
` EnergyStar Small BM Refg./Frz. approval
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` EnergyStar Clothes Washers
` Negotiated Clothes Washer Standards
` R & D Tax Credits
` Texas TNRCC/EPA Reg. mitigation
` Litigation Support/Billing reviews
` Texas Washer Standards reporting only
` AHAM/CPSC R/F Latch Education
` AHAM/CPSC Range & Dryer Fire Analysis
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`Vice President, Engineering and Quality (1997-1999). Amana Appliances, Executive Management
`responsibility for Engineering and Quality on all product lines - Refrigeration, Laundry,
`Cooking/Controls, Heating/Air Conditioning, Microwave and sourced products. Operating management
`responsibility for Refrigeration, Laundry and Cooking/Controls Engineering including technology and
`support services - Industrial/Visual Design, design documentation, laboratories, model shops, acoustics
`and materials/ processes. (Budget = $21+M, 200+ Engrs. & Techs.) Member Executive Steering
`Committee (Part of Raytheon Appliances purchased by Goodman Holding Co.)
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`Accomplishments:
` Restructured Engineering department organization following sale and reorganization of company to
`focus on critical quality, cost and new product programs.
` Safety Record! - Completed over 1,000,000 man-hrs. (50+ Techs.), worked without OSHA
`reportable lost time injury in Engineering Labs and Model Shops, 1991-1999
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` Managed design and production implementation of foamed-in-place doors for SxS refrigerators with
`enhanced features, increased standardization, reduced model count and unit cost savings on
`accelerated schedule.
` Resourced dishwashers and domestic microwave oven lines from new suppliers for reduced cost and
`increased feature levels.
`Implemented NEW 18’ BM refrigerator into production on 13-mo. schedule under capital budget and
`cost targets, exceeding quality objectives.
`Initiated home washer development program to replace sourced products.
`Initiated revised quality programs including finished product audit and field test programs, results
`demonstrated by continuous SIR improvement.
` Received #1 rating for small top mount refrigerators in Consumers Reports. (Side-by sides
`consistently ranked #1 or #2)
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`Vice President, Engineering (1993-1997) Raytheon Appliances, Chief Technology Officer, Executive
`Management responsibility for Engineering and Quality on all business unit product lines -
`Refrigeration, Heating/Air Conditioning, Cooking, Microwave, Laundry (Domestic and Commercial)
`and sourced product for Group. Administrative management includes Group Appliance Technology
`Center (Materials, Acoustics, Electronics/ Controls, Systems development/integration and Product
`Evaluation), support services-Industrial Design (Group), design documentation, laboratories, model
`shops, and Group materials processes and C.I.P. (Budget = $32+M, 400+ Engrs. & Techs.) Chairman,
`Product Safety and Liability Committee and Patent Committee. Member Management Advisory
`Committee (MAC) - senior management committee to advise and consent on policy matters pertinent to
`appliance group operations. Member, Board of Directors- Raytheon Appliances Asia, Inc. Appliance
`Group offices in Amana with Division and Operations facilities in Amana and 7 other locations in USA
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`Accomplishments:
`Introduced more than one major new product line or redesign per month (1993-1996), averaged 57%
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`of sales from models that were less than one year old.
` Engineering productivity, sales/employee increased 24% vs. 17.9% for total company (32% more),
`industry average +7% productivity (engineering 324% more)
` Continuous cost improvement programs achieved year-to-year reductions relative to PPI; annualized
`savings averaged $15M+/yr.
` Managed development of new styling curved front and stainless steel kitchen appliances with family
`look.
` Represented industry (AHAM) with testimony before U.S. Congress House Commerce Committee
`on DOE appliance energy standards (NAECA) process.
` Managed consolidation and reporting of Caloric Corp. and Speed Queen Co. engineering operations
`into Raytheon Appliances.
`ISO 9001 certification received for Amana operations, first major appliance manufacturer in USA
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` Technical and operations evaluations of several acquisition candidates, Identified and qualified joint
`venture candidate in P. R. of China.
`Initiated joint venture dishwasher manufacturing project with international partner.
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` Raytheon New Products Center (NPC) reorganized at Amana into Appliance Technology Center
`(ATC) and restaffed to increase focus on appliance business advanced/applied R&D opportunities.
` Reinvigorated patent idea disclosure process going from one patent filing to 10+ /yr.
` Converted to CFC free household refrigeration systems ahead of competitors with superior products.
`Introduced first commercial convection/microwave oven with UL and NSF approvals and first high
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`power commercial microwave oven with electronic controls that record operational history and have
`communication capability with remote central computer for inventory and processing program
`control.
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` Received 1994 Appliance Manufacturer Editors’ Choice Award for QuietZoneTM Room A/C
` Established formal product safety & liability review procedure and oversight committee to focus
`on both safety and quality improvements, achieving continuously decreasing warranty costs, % of
`sales.
` Developed and justified solid modeling design documentation transition plan (CADAM to Pro/E) to
`accelerate product development process using rapid prototype model making tools and equipment.
`Implemented revised warranty analysis and forecasting system to identify and track changes and
`impacts.
` Member of Executive Selection Committee for Thomas L. Phillips Excellence in Technology
`Awards.
` Participated as a nonvoting executive member of bargaining unit (IAM)/management Steering
`Committee.
` Participated as executive team member with M & A investment banker presenting Raytheon
`Appliances for sale to potential buyers internationally.
` Added Vice President Quality Assurance responsibility 1996.
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`Vice President, Engineering (1992-1993) Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Management responsibility for
`Engineering on all product lines-Refrigeration, Heating/Air Conditioning, Cooking, Microwave and
`sourced product for Group, includes support services-Industrial Design (Group), design documentation,
`laboratories, model shops, and Group materials processes and C.I.P. (Budget = $11M, 200 Engrs. &
`Techs.) Offices in Amana with production facilities in Amana and Fayetteville, TN
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`Accomplishments:
`Implemented revised Product Development Procedures to prioritize and accelerate product changes.
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`Focused on standardized Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and lean thinking concepts required for
`Total Quality Management (TQM)
`Implemented revised engineering organization and management philosophy to improve
`communications and increase cost effective results.
`Implemented into production a total redesign of all Top and Bottom mount refrigerators and
`complete system redesign of all side-by-sides ($60M capital program) to achieve 20-30% increased
`efficiency at net cost reduction, subsequently developed additional efficiency tiers for utility rebate
`requirements. [Received #1 Consumer's Reports rating for top mount and bottom mount, #3 for
`redesigned S x S]
` Developed standardized split system product lines for production at significant cost savings with
`higher efficiencies.
` Developed redesigned short furnace with increased features and efficiency at lower costs.
`Initiated redesign of commercial microwave ovens to increase performance/power capability and
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`achieve significant cost reduction.
` Assisted in the transfer of Industrial Microwave Products from Waltham, MA to Amana.
` Assisted in the acquisition and transfer of MenuMaster Commercial Microwave products from
`Sioux Falls, SD to Amana, achieving significant product cost savings through Engineering activity.
`ISO 9001 Certification of Fayetteville facility and associated Iowa operations, First in industry.
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`Chief Engineer (1992) Amana Refrigeration Inc. Management responsibility for new product
`development. Amana, IA
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`Accomplishments:
` Documented product development procedure to provide improved communication and accelerated
`product changes.
` Defined organization and management structure for new product/ business development.
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`Vice President, Engineering and Topton Operations. Caloric Corporation, Raytheon Appliance
`Group (1991-1992) Management responsibility for Engineering, Topton Operations and Corporate
`Environmental Compliance. Engineering design responsibility included product development, visual
`design and production support of gas and electric cooking products. Operations included Topton
`Facilities (700,000 s.f.), local purchasing, maintenance and Corporate Environmental compliance and
`reporting. Offices in Topton, PA and production facilities in Florence, SC and Delaware, OH
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`Accomplishments:
` Managed reorganization, transfer and restaffing of Engineering Departments from Topton, PA to
`Florence, SC with increased emphasis on cost reduction and quality to provide better factory support
`and improve new product development.
` Coordination of Topton facilities and administrative offices close down and relocation to Florence,
`SC and Amana, IA, including building demolition, site environmental assessment and remediation.
` Reduced outstanding product liability claims from $68+M to $22M through aggressive review and
`response.
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`Chief Engineer, Heating and Cooling Products, Amana Refrigeration, Inc. (1987-1991)
`Management responsibility for the design, development and production support of Heating and Cooling
`Products-room air conditioners, packaged terminal air conditioners, furnaces, and central split systems
`and packaged units. Administrative budget responsibility included engineering, drafting, model shop
`and laboratory testing. ($3.2M, 70 Engr. & Tech.) Represented company in technical trade association
`activities-ARI, GAMA, AHAM. Offices in Amana, IA, production facilities in Fayetteville, TN
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`Accomplishments:
` Production implementation of new 90+% gas furnace line.
` Development and production implementation of new standardized packaged units (a/c, h/p & g/e)
`with expanded application features.
` Design, development and production of new expanded PTAC model lines, (12% to 26%, +116%
`Mkt. Penetration),
` Upgraded and expanded RAC lines (4% to 7% Mkt. penetration & 16% to 22% GM increase)
` Standardized and expanded furnace lines – new direct vent line, new 95+% line with integrated
`controls.
` Upgraded split system product lines and established standardized design new lines.
` Nominated successful recipient of T. L. Phillips Excellence in Technology Award.
`Initiated engineering PC network, later transferred to corporate IS as other departments added
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` Product B/M cost reduction programs achieved -2% B/M cost change 1989-1991 vs. +10.1% PPI.
` ARI General Standards Committee, Research & Technology Committee, Unitary & PTAC Section
`and Engineering Committees.
` ANSI Z21.47/64 Committees on Standards for Gas Fired Central Furnaces.
` UL Industry Advisory Committee for Room Air Conditioners.
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`The Trane Company, (1970-1987) A leading HVAC equipment manufacturer.
`Manager, Unitary Design Engineering (1986-1987) Administrative and technical responsibility for
`organization, definition and execution of Engineering projects for the development and production
`support of small unitary air conditioning products, including product engineering projects to meet cost,
`quality optimization, and factory support objectives for cooling only and heat pump products
`manufactured in Tyler, TX and Trenton, NJ. Unitary Business Brand Strategy, Marketing/Distribution
`Task Force Engineering Coordinator. Dealer Products Group, Tyler, TX
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`Accomplishments:
` Managed the development and production implementation of entire redesigned unitary split system
`product lines in both Tyler and Trenton, a $25M capital investment program. [Product design
`recognized in 1998 (12 years after first introduced) for exceptional customer value and continued in
`production for over 28 yrs. essentially unchanged. (2004 redesign was essentially replacement/
`retooling of cabinet with minor visual changes.)]
` Managed engineering/purchasing cost reduction programs averaging $4.1M annualized savings.
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`Manager, Product Development Engineering (1984-1986) Technical and administrative responsibility
`for definition, organization and execution of Engineering projects for the development of new and
`redesigned residential air conditioning products. Dealer Products Group, Tyler, TX.
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`Accomplishments:
` Established standardized unit design concept for split system product lines having significantly
`improved manufacturing and design flexibility to meet changing market requirements. Managed
`development of first phase into production on an accelerated schedule with interim tooling.
` Represented small unitary as member of air-cooled chiller/condenser concept review team.
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`Manager, Production Support Engineering (1983-1984) Technical and administrative responsibility
`for Unit Engineering projects to meet cost, quality optimization and factory support objectives for all
`products manufactured in Tyler, TX and Trenton, NJ (unitary products, compressors, furnaces and
`accessories). Dealer Products Group (formerly General Electric CACD), Tyler, TX
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`Accomplishments:
`Instituted formal program documentation and reporting procedures to track engineering projects.
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` Wrote and published papers describing innovative microprocessor controlled heat pump system.
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`Senior Principal Engineer (1983) Technical responsibility for Engineering on commercial
`self-contained products with multiple branch plant manufacturing sites and Engineering Coordinator for
`Large Unitary Business Unit including phase out of CPD Engineering Department. Commercial Air
`Conditioning Division, La Crosse, WI
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`Accomplishments:
` Managed phase out of Consumer Products Division Engineering Department due to acquisition of
`General Electric Central Air Conditioning Dept.
` Established division strategy, resource and operational plans to accomplish business objectives with
`team for Large Unitary Business Unit.
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`Development Engineering Manager (1979-1983) Technical and administrative responsibility for
`definition, organization and execution of the department and division engineering projects for the
`development of new and redesigned residential air conditioning products. Department administration
`included budgetary responsibility for personnel, benefits, experimental, agency and laboratory costs.
`Consumer Products Division, La Crosse, WI
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`Accomplishments:
` Developed standardized residential split system design concept for four product lines achieving
`substantial efficiency improvements at reduced manufactured costs.
` Managed development of microprocessor based heat pump demand defrost control achieving feature
`enhancement and cost reduction.
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`Alan F. Kessler, PE
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` Managed development of integrated heat pump system for hot water heating and air conditioning
`with a microcomputer control system.
` ARI Unitary Small Equipment and Engineering Committee member.
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`Development Engineering Supervisor (1978-1979) Technical and administrative responsibility for
`engineering on all residential and mid-range commercial unitary equipment, included planning,
`scheduling and coordinating engineering projects with laboratory and expense monitoring. Consumer
`Products Division, La Crosse, WI
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`Accomplishments:
` Developed standardized design concept for three mid-range commercial split system product lines
`achieving