Craig Puljan has over 20 years of experience managing cement manufacturing operations and facilities. He has managed multi-million dollar budgets and implemented cost-saving technologies using alternative fuels and raw materials. Puljan has worked in management positions at several cement plants in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California, developing employees and negotiating union contracts.

1. Craig Anthony Puljan 2914 146th Pl SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 Cell Phone (425) 780-0044 e-mail address : apconsultants.puljan@gmail.com

2. Summary of Qualifications Managing profitable manufacturing operations. Managing Capital Improvement budgets from $2-$16 million per year. Introducing new technologies, including recycled materials and fuels, into the manufacturing process that resulted in multi-million dollar savings. Working with multiple unions and negotiating union contracts. People development and equipping for added company value.

3. Professional Experience Plant Manager, Ash Grove Cement Company Seattle, WA (2003-2010) Promoted to manage a 750,000 ton cement manufacturing facility. Responsible for all aspects of the facilities manufacturing, maintenance, quality, safety, and environmental functions. Developed and consistently met multi-million dollar Operating and Capital budgets. Worked proactively with federal regulators and adhered to all Federal, State, and Local requirements. Mentored and facilitated numerous employee teams including one at the corporate level that placed two chemist interns within the organization. Implemented alternate raw material and fuel programs that included the successful use of boiler ash, whole tires, and potential use of synthetic gypsum.

4. Professional Experience Plant Manager, Ash Grove Cement Company Inkom, Id (2001-2003) Promoted to manage a 280,000 ton cement manufacturing facility. Responsible for all aspects of the facilities manufacturing, maintenance, quality, safety, and environmental functions. Developed and managed Operating and Capital budgets. Participated on the team that successfully negotiated with federal regulators to improve the facilities environmental compliance and reduce a $22 million dollar fine down to just over $100,000. Led the implementation team at the plant level.

5. Professional Experience Production Manager, Ash Grove Cement Company Durkee, Or (1999-2001) Managed and responsible for all aspects of the facilities manufacturing functions. Participated on a start-up team that lead to the successful implementation of a Maintenance Excellence Program.

6. Professional Experience Production Manager, Calaveras Cement Company Redding, Ca (1996-1998) Accountable for all aspects of the facilities manufacturing, quality, and quarry functions. Implemented alternate raw material and fuel programs that included the successful use of rice hulls, rice hull ash, whole tires, and synthetic gypsum. Mentored a chemist intern who ultimately advanced to the Plant Manager position of Lehigh Cement’s Leeds, Al facility.

7. Education and Training Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, University of California, Davis Graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, Co. Experience with SAP budgeting software

8. Awards Achieved Bronze, Silver, and Gold Safety Recognition. Finalist for the L.T. Sunderland Safety in Excellence Award. Received EPA Energy Star status for three consecutive years. Multiple MSHA awards for safety excellence.