Fall 2006 - On Leave
Spring 2006 Courses
Introduction to Statistics MAT115
Design and Analysis of Experiments MAT309
Fall 2005 Course
Introduction to Statistics MAT115
Spring 2005 Courses
Applied Statistics MAT209
Probability and Statistics II MAT336
Stat2Labs-NSF sponsored interdisciplinary labs that are designed to be used in a second statitistical methods course.
Ph.D. in statistics, Iowa State University, 1997
M.S. in statistics, Iowa State University, 1994
B.A. in mathematics, Wartburg College, 1990
Positions held
Assistant Professor, Grinnell College, 9/03 - Present
Courses: Introductory Statistics, Statistical Methods, Design of Experiments,
and calculus based Probability and Statistics.
Assistant Professor, Wartburg College, 9/01 – 9/03
Courses: Calculus I, Statistical Methods, and calculus based Probability and
Statistics.
Senior Engineer, Hallmark Cards 1998-2001
Provide leadership and overall strategy to ensure all operational divisions
consistently deliver cost-effective, high quality products to Hallmark consumers.
This includes
• Developing and implementing an innovative process control system throughout
all
manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada
• Revising acceptance sampling procedures for distribution facilities
in the United States and Asia. This resulted in an $80,000 per year savings
to Hallmark while maintaining current quality standards
• Supervising statistical testing procedures for new machinery, materials,
and processes
• Quality Systems Consulting activities for numerous Hallmark subsidiaries
• Creating a software interface package to predict seasonal Hallmark sales
• Coaching many engineers in statistical techniques, quality systems and
data analysis.
Engineer II/Consulting Statistician, Hallmark Cards, 1997-1998
Course Instructor, Iowa State University, 1996-1997