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David Schauer

New Ulm,MN

Summary

With more than 25 years of electric motor experience in engineering, management, and executive leadership, I specialize in strategy building and company growth through business development, fiscal management, and process improvement. My passion is to solve complex business problems and create value for stakeholders, customers, and employees. I have a proven track record of leading and growing successful teams and projects, from delivering products to help landing on Mars to inventing DuraCORE motors. I also have a unique ownership perspective and understanding, having been involved in an ESOP and a transition of ownership and leading acquisition efforts on the buy side. I hold a BS engineering degree and along with two pending patents, multiple patents in electric motor design and micro-turbine generation for the oil and gas industry.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Schauer Business Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Consulting executive specializing in magnetics, manufacturing, strategy building and company growth through business development on a fractional or part time basis.

Executive Vice President

Windings, Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2023
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints, contributing to overall company success.
  • Provided executive leadership during 2 mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration while maintaining operational excellence.

VP Business Development

Windings, Inc.
04.2015 - 08.2016
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.

Vice President Technology

Windings, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.

Vice President Engineering

Windings, Inc.
01.2010 - 08.2013

Engineering Manager

Windings, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010

Manufacturing Engineer

Windings, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2006

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

General Engineering

Kennedy University
Agoura Hills, California

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Legal and compliance
  • B2B sales expertise
  • Patent development
  • New market penetration
  • Organizational leadership
  • Risk management
  • Negotiation

Accomplishments

    With over 20 years experience in upstream and midstream sections of the oil and gas industry was successful at delivering technical solutions to top tier energy providers

    Formed and operated an engineering services group within the company to deliver custom engineered and manufactured magnetic solutions to global clients

    Recognized as acting CTO and responsible for interacting and delivering technology strategy to BOD while representing on all legal matters and patent representation

Patents

  • Fractional slot winding for electric motors
  • Stators with improved conductor assembly and method of manufacture of same
  • Environmentally friendly, reliable, scalable, and efficient micro-turbine electric generator system
  • 2 patent pending


Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Schauer Business Services
10.2023 - Current

Executive Vice President

Windings, Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2023

VP Business Development

Windings, Inc.
04.2015 - 08.2016

Vice President Technology

Windings, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015

Vice President Engineering

Windings, Inc.
01.2010 - 08.2013

Engineering Manager

Windings, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010

Manufacturing Engineer

Windings, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2006

Manufacturing Engineering

Minnesota State University, Mankato

General Engineering

Kennedy University