About me
I am an Engineering Solutions Consultant with Keathley Patterson, with over 25 years of combined experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, and machine safeguarding. My manufacturing career began on the plant floor as a machine operator, where I developed a deep, practical understanding of production environments, including six sigma and lean manufacturing principles while advancing through roles as Plant Engineer and ultimately Maintenance and Engineering Manager.
For the past 15 years, I have worked in a consulting capacity, specializing in machine and personnel safety with a focus on industrial automation and robotics integration. At Keathley Patterson, we partner with manufacturers across Arkansas and the surrounding region to evaluate, assess, consult on design and implementation of safeguarding solutions that are both compliant and operationally effective.
Certifications & Education
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland)
• Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE® – TÜV Nord)
• Extensive experience in:
o Risk Assessments & Hazard Analysis
o Safety Circuit Design (PL / SIL)
o Safety Circuit Validation
o Industrial Automation & Robotics Systems
o Electrical & Machine Safety Standards Compliance
