Bill Neely, President

Bill had a career in the United States Air Force before entering the aircraft production & manufacturing industry.

Bill's Experiences Include:

• A combat tour in Southeast Asia
• Served as a Test Pilot for NASA
• Commanded a USAF Flight Test Squadron and was the USAF Program Manager for an F-15 Technology Demonstrator Aircraft
• Was Military Program Manager and Vice President of Operations for two divisions of Textron
• Site Leader for Woodward Corporation’s Aircraft Engine Systems

Bill also led an organizational turnaround in the competitive aircraft structures industry while in that field. He then implemented a combined Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma strategy in another facility.

After retirement from Woodward in 2001, he began a consulting career with BES, and now specializes in Lean implementation projects and plant relocations. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, and is a graduate of the Defense Systems Management College and the USAF Test Pilot School.

Don Mulder, Managing Partner

Don’s experiences include:

• General Manager of an Engineered / Prefabricated Building Component Manufacturer
• Technical Sales Manager for manufacturer of both commercial and military Jet Engine components
• Project Management of numerous ventures and new product launches
• A 20+ Career in the US Air Force

With an MBA as well as an Engineering Degree from the US Air Force Academy, Don brings experience and industrial knowledge to the table. He is a licensed commercial pilot, and still relies on the lessons he learned as an Air Force Pilot and as a Commercial Pilot to help him make business decisions. Don demonstrated his knowledge of industry by increasing sales and streamlining operations to improve productivity and company's financial outlook.

Don Wolting

Don has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from Kettering University. Don has more than 25 years' experience in the research, engineering, and management with ceramics, injection molding, and motion control.

Don's extensive experience in plant engineering and field support (in power generation, hydro-electrics, and automation) allows him to provide solutions for manufacturing companies. Don has also served for 15 years as a member of local government on planning and zoning boards managing industrial, commercial, and residential growth.

 

Lisa Luckey

In addition to being Director of Business Development for BES, Lisa Luckey provides consultation on business finances and business development. She has more than 6 years of SBA finance experience, and she recently ran and operated Resource Capital in Holland, MI, which provides SBA 504 financing for small businesses. Prior to working with Resource Capital, she was also Director of Lakesore 504 and Sales Manager for the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lisa's finance experince includes all aspects of SBA financing (including the SBA 504 Loan Program, the SBA 7(a) Program, and the SBA Express Loan Program). She works with small- to medium-sized businesses to analyze their financial needs and help them make the best financial decisions possible.

 

Mark Mundwiler

For the past 20+ years, Mark has been associated with manufacturing ranging from shop floor improvement activities and systems implementation to leadership roles, primarily in the Aerospace industry. A certified Six Sigma Black Belt specializing in continuous improvement and quality systems, Mark has extensive experience leading teams through Lean Enterprise implementation, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma Process Improvement. Mark tailors his approach to the task at hand (i.e. reducing costs, increasing productivity, and improving product flow, etc.) using the benefits of each of these processes where appropriate.

Mark has also created and developed quality systems (ISO/AS) to meet third party certification requirements. With an IRCA Lead Auditor certification, Mark is qualified to provide a pre-certification assessment and reccommend fixes for gaps in a company's quality control system.

Dan Mulder

Dan Mulder has more than 10 years of industry experience, following a 20 year career in the Air Force. Dan's Air Force experiences ranged from flying various aircraft to managing command and control
functions. With a patent to his credit, Dan completed numerous R&D projects for the Air Force from space power to particle beam weapons.

Dan's industry experiences include R&D work at Sandia National Labs, new product development and
production for a technology firm, and serving as Electronics Manager at the small business level. Dan earned advanced degrees in Physics from Ohio State and the University of Illinois. His extensive DOD experience and government contracting work make him well-suited to assist companies that have an interest in expanding their government contracts.

Teresa Heger

Teresa Heger has more than 12 years of operational experience, primarily in the office furniture industry. Teresa most recently owned and operated Total Innovative Manufacturing, LLC. After 5 years as an owner of the company, Teresa sold her interest in the company to her partner.

Teresa’s operational experiences consist of: new product development, materials management, production management, and other management roles. Teresa is Jonah certified with extensive Lean Enterprise experience. She strives for continuous improvement, and has led Kaizen events and trained employees in Lean Enterprise philosophy, Kaizen techniques, and other operational skills. Teresa has a manufacturing administration degree from the School of Engineering at Western Michigan University.

Tinker AFB and Oklahoma City Associates

Mr. Ray Parker and Mr. Jamil Siddiqui both reside in the Oklahoma City area. They are both engineers with more than 50 years of combined experience working on-site at Tinker AFB in various engineering and management roles. They provide on-site support for BES clients that have business or are seeking business at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC). Their combined experience includes work with General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls Royce Corp. on various systems and engines.