About
Built in Northeast Ohio, around how manufacturers actually work.
Cuyahoga Works is an independent consulting practice based in Akron.
Background
I have spent my career in product management, program management, and marketing at industrial and automotive manufacturers, most recently as Senior Product Manager at Nexen Tire America. I have owned product lifecycles, pricing and margin, P&L, demand forecasting, and go-to-market launches.
Along the way I have worked closely with engineering, operations, purchasing, finance, and sales, and I am at home in ERP and SAP data. More recently I have built AI-assisted tools, data pipelines, and reports that turn hours of manual work into minutes.
Cuyahoga Works puts that experience to work for companies that need senior help on a specific problem without adding a full-time hire.
Good products come from clear choices: who it's for, what it's worth, and how it gets to market.
Why "Cuyahoga Works"
The Cuyahoga River built the industrial heart of this region. The name is a nod to that work ethic: practical, hands-on, and focused on results.
Practical
Recommendations you can put to use next week, not next year.
Direct
You work with me, start to finish. No hand-offs.
Grounded
Decisions tied to data, margin, and what customers will pay for.
Let's see if it's a fit.
A 30-minute call, no obligation.