Jeffrey Blanton
Cainsville,MO
Summary
Accomplished Chief Executive Officer with a proven track record at J.T. Blanton & Sons LLC, specializing in business start-up and staff management. Spearheaded strategic partnerships and led the development of innovative renewable energy projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership and business planning skills. Achieved significant advancements in industry standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
J.T. Blanton & Sons LLC
04.2014 - Current
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Directed design and fabrication of custom machinery applications to be employed in renewable energy projects and in the food processing industry.
- Managed the business development and construction of a flour and grain processing facility.
- Managed the purchase and acquisition of a product short line of fume extractors for industrial applications and in the construction of Integrated solar power production units.
Vice President of Research & Development
Heartland Energy Solutions
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Established and directed successful engineering programs focused on mechanical and electrical design of a 100 kW Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine.
- Designed and managed construction of a fiberglass blade production facility.
- Developed testing procedures and testing facilities and equipment to test the various subsystems employed in the construction of a 100 kW wind turbine.
- Designed and managed construction of a 165 foot monopole wind turbine support tower. Designed and oversaw construction of the jigs and fixtures necessary to manufacture the tower, in a joint venture with a steel fabrication company.
- Directed the design team in the development of a cast iron hub integrating a hydraulic blade pitch regulation and control system.
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Engineering Solutions
10.2005 - 12.2007
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Directed system design teams and construction crews to develop and install solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Propulsion Engineering
U.S. Naval Nuclear Engineering
Orlando, Fl04.1987
High School Diploma -
Crest High School
Shelby, NC05.1981
Skills
- Staff Management
- New market penetration
- Business Planning
- Business start up
- Design and Engineering skill sets
Accomplishments
- Achieved design goals by introducing gH Bladed software for modal and analysis of horizontal axis wind turbine design.
- Co-holder of patents for a low wind speed horizontal axis fiberglass wind turbine blade design.
- Patent awarded for blade pitch bearing design.
- Adjunct Instructor pre-engineering courses- Electric / Electronic over hydraulic controls applications at Southwestern Community College. Taught pre-engineering courses - Intro to Wind Energy & Turbine Technology with Lab and AC/DC Theory & Application at North Central Missouri College.
- Awarded Research Project comparing fixed mounting to tracking production levels at the Iowa Energy Center, Iowa State University.
- Patented blade design set world records for production and longevity at the National Renewable Energy Labs in 2012.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
J.T. Blanton & Sons LLC
04.2014 - Current
Vice President of Research & Development
Heartland Energy Solutions
01.2008 - 08.2013
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Engineering Solutions
10.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Propulsion Engineering
U.S. Naval Nuclear Engineering
High School Diploma -
Crest High School
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