Business Transformation Services Leader | Senior Consultant
Guiding Organizations Through Business Transformation and Cultural Change
With decades of executive leadership experience, Stephen specializes in guiding organizations through strategic planning, business transformation, and cultural change. His background in international, multi-facility operations across heavy equipment, consumer products, medical, and aerospace industries equips him to deliver practical solutions that drive performance and long-term growth.
Key Expertise
- Vision Strategic Planning and Deployment
- Business and Organizational Transformation
- Strategic Governance: Advisory Boards, Boards of Directors
- M&A and Joint Ventures
- Business Mentoring and Executive Coaching
- Lean Transformation and Product Development
Certifications
- Lean Manufacturing Champion Training, Emerson Electric
- Six Sigma, Black Belt Training, Emerson Electric
- Executive Leadership Training, Emerson Electric
- Stephen R. Covey Four Roles of Leadership
- Leadership Racine
Manufacturing Background
Before joining WMEP, Stephen held engineering and operations leadership roles with international and multi-site responsibilities at Emerson Electric and other global manufacturers. He has led M&A and joint ventures, guided lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and developed high-performance teams that consistently delivered measurable results across industries such as aerospace, consumer products, and heavy equipment manufacturing.
Education
- MBA, Operations Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Marquette University
On a Personal Note
Stephen enjoys woodworking and transforming blocks of wood into finely crafted bowls.