Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wheeled Coach Industries
2737 N. Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 23892
6:30 Facility Tour (East & West Assembly Buildings),
7:15 pm Dinner, 8:00 pm Speakers, 8:45 pm Brief Business Meeting
Arrive no later than 6:20
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 Wheeled Coach Industries 2737 N. Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 23892
6:30 Facility Tour (East & West Assembly Buildings), 7:15 pm Dinner, 8:00 pm Speakers, 8:45 pm Brief Business Meeting Arrive no later than 6:20 |
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Wheeled Coach Ind., Market opportunities in today’s economy / Quality System and Quality Strategies / Lean Culture and Improvements
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Scott Barnes (Market opportunities in today’s economy) speech brief statement: In today’s economy market opportunities Wheeled Coach is working on growing relationship with current customers, and continuing to develop new customers based on Value, Quality, On Time Delivery and Customer Service.
Nelson Colon (Quality System and Quality Strategies) speech brief statement: Total organizational involvement is required for complete success of the Quality System and its Strategies.
Darin Morore (Lean Culture and Improvements) speech brief statement: Manufacturing capabilities/ Lean Manufacturing with fife principle of lean and seven forms of waste/ Process improvement results with On-Time Completion and Vehicle complexity versus Manufacturing lead time/ and Future State.
Wheeled Coach Industries (www.wheeledcoach.com), the largest single brand manufacture of ambulances in North America is located in Winter Park, Florida was founded in 1973 by Robert Collins. Purchased in 1987 by Collins Industries located in Kansas (no relation to Robert Collins). Sold to Steel Partners and AIP in November of 2006. The Core business is custom built TI, II and III ambulances:
Wheeled Coach’s Commitment to Constant Improvement:
Wheeled Coach enjoys a justly-deserved reputation as the leader in product innovation and technological advancements. Wheeled Coach® products are set apart from competitors by:
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Speakers |
Scott Barnes, VP of Sales and Marketing. Scott Barnes has joined the Company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, effective April 16, 2008. Barnes is responsible for leading the sales and marketing team for Wheeled Coach's complete line of emergency vehicles.
Most recently, Mr. Barnes served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for American LaFrance. In that role he was responsible for the $200+ million revenue stream for the Company's Fire and EMS vehicles. A long time resident of Central Florida, Barnes attended Seminole Community College and the University of Central Florida where he majored in History.
Mr. Barnes has personal field experience with the Altamonte Springs Fire Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Valencia Community College. He began Aero Products Corporation in 1978 leading the Company into the Inc. 500 in 1983. In 1994 he introduced the MedicMaster® and RescueMaster® vehicles to the Fire and EMS industry. In 1998 Barnes sold the Company to Freightliner, LLC and joined its subsidiary, American LaFrance.
Nelson Colon, Quality Manager Originally from New York. Attended the electrical engineering program at State University of New York of Farmingdale (S.U.N.Y). Upon completion of the engineering program Nelson entered General Electric’s Aerospace division in Utica, NY. as a Microwave Design Engineer on the B1 bomber program. After 2 years of design engineering he assumed the responsibility of Director of Quality for the micro-electronics fabrication department for electronic warfare systems. After 10 total years at GE he pursued a Quality Systems Manager position with a tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry in Orlando Florida. Once again after 5 years he became to Director of Quality Systems.
He has been able to accomplish the position of lead assessor in QS9000, TS16949, ISO900:2000 & ISO14001. His career in the automotive industry has taken him around the globe. He is currently the quality manager for Wheeled Coach. He has been married for 28 years, the father of 4 lovely girls & a grandfather to three grandsons. His interests are traveling, golf, target shooting & antique cars.
Darin Moore, Director of Operations Professional Experience - In his current position as Director of Operations he is responsible for directing all manufacturing, production control, and maintenance operations for Wheeled Coach’s 210,000 square feet manufacturing facility and approximately 280 hourly and salaried employees. Wheeled Coach is the nation’s largest single ambulance brand producing approximately 1200 units annually. Additional Experience
Academic Experience/ Professional Certification/ Interests Darin received a Bachelor’s of Science in Management from Maryville University, St. Louis and a Master’s of Science in Management from the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay. He has earned professional certification as a Project Management Professional, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and a Lean Manufacturing Manager. He is a member of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, the American Legion, and a Life Member of the Special Forces Association. In addition, Darin has presented and participated in multiple seminars and training sessions focused on developing effective leadership and management techniques in various settings. Darin resides in Oviedo, FL with his wife of seventeen years, Judi, and their two children.
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Location/Map |
Wheeled Coach 2737 N. Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 23892
Directions to the Facility: East of S.R. 436 S. Semoran Blvd. and West of N. Goldenrod Rd. 2737 N. Forsyth Road runs North/South between University Blvd. and E. Colonial Dr. in Winter Park.
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Cost/Dress |
Business Casual Members/Guests Members $20.00* With advance reservations Non-members/Walk-ins $25.00 Student Associates $10.00 |
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Tour |
Arrive between 6:00 and 6:20 pm to register (There is ample parking in front of the East Facility) Tour starts promptly at 6:30 – 7:15 – Facility Tour (East & West Side) 7:15 – 8:00 – Dinner in the East Facility Break Room (Catered In) 8:00 – 8:40 – Presentations in the East Facility Break Room |
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