I'm the Vice President of Vertical Development, Inc. -  For the past 32 years, I've been involved in new technology standards and solutions that streamline the flow of information in the automotive aftermarket.  Over half my professional career has been spent on the manufacturer side of the business, serving in domestic and international sales, marketing, new product development, pricing, customer service and catalog management positions at Fel-Pro, Chicago Rawhide, Wagner Brake, Dynagear Inc., Badger, Ertel, Hoof, and Manley.  I have a proven track record of successfully implementing MIS systems and solutions that simplify complexities, while providing better control.