Richard is a seasoned management consulting leader with extensive experience across engineering, operations, and supply chain, driving impactful outcomes. He has worked in diverse business settings:
Fortune 50, Fortune 1000, Private Equity Owned, Family-Owned Companies,
and Venture Capital Funded Startups.
This broad background allows Richard to tailor solutions specifically for every FADLER client.
areas of expertise
- Global strategic sourcing, operations management, operational
- excellence, new product launch, organizational structure, business
- process improvement, skills-based training, team effectiveness
key highlights
- Richard has led strategic sourcing projects with clients in distribution and manufacturing
- As a project partner, he applies his industry insight to uncover and overcome challenges ensuring client success
professional background
Before joining FADLER, Richard held various roles in engineering, operations, and supply chain management.
Industry experience: Residential appliances, commercial appliances,
industrial machinery, food production, kitting/warehousing
operations, distribution, manufacturing
Previous employers: Whirlpool, Tovala, Howe Corporation
education
- MS Mechanical Engineering – Michigan State University
- BS Mechanical Engineering – Michigan State University
favorite quote
“It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin
hobbies
Richard enjoys cooking meals at home in Chicago and exploring nature during his travels. Hiking is his preferred vacation pastime.
favorite thing about working at fadler
Richard appreciates the practical, hands-on approach FADLER uses with clients. This collaborative method drives exceptional results in every project.
