1. Recommendations for Mike King
Designer I
Progress Rail Services
“Mike is a great guy to work with and is always willing to help out with the Fishing for Kids organization. I
have enjoyed working one on one with him on some projects and I hope it continues in the future.” June
16, 2011 Eddie Goode, President, Fishing For Kids
“Mike is a results-driven manager with the ability to see a project through from beginning to end. He is the
one called on when something goes awry; he will take the initiative to investigate and correct the problem
to the customer's satisfaction. At Progress Rail Services, Mike took it upon himself to improve
communication between the Engineering and Production Departments, which are far apart in distance. He
saw to it that two-way radios were purchased so that problems could be discussed and resolved more
efficiently and more timely. Being the "go-to guy" for various functions, Mike is an integral part of the
success of the Louisville Signal Facility.” June 15, 2011 Lisa Burnett, Accounting Supervisor, Progress
Rail Services
“I started to work with Mike not too long ago, but found that he is very friendly person, and easy to work
with. He takes his works seriously, and makes sure that job get done right.” February 12, 2010
Don Liu, President, LECGI Inc.
“My work with Mike has been as a supplier to his company. In my dealings with Mike I have found that he
has a fine mind for detail. He has been hard working and dependable on any issues in which I have dealt
with him directly. Along with these attributes most importantly I find him honest with a high degree of
integrity in his dealing with others.” January 20, 2010
Pat Simms, Account Manager, O'Neal Steel
“Mike is an experienced and effective designer and manager for Rail Service Projects. His extensive
industry experience provides a basis for exceptional work. He is practical and hands-on with an eye
towards results.” January 18, 2010
Paula Weyler George, VP Business Development, Specialty Tool & Machine
“Mike has displayed the competence and experience of a top level manager. He strives to improve his
managerial expertise by seeking new ways to improve himself professionally through higher education on
and off the job. As an example; he is currently enrolled in college to further his personal and professional
expertise. I would highly recommend Mike for a position at my company.” December 10, 2009
Ray Briney, student rep, ITT Technical Institute
Contract Cadd Operator
North American Stainless
“I met and worked with Mike at North American Stainless. During our time there I found Mike to be a
person you can count on. He always completed work in a timely manner and made sure that was exactly
what was needed. Mike is a very friendly and considerate colleague and since leaving NAS I am lucky to
count him as a friend.” December 1, 2010
Jill Mahoney, Contract Clerical Position, North American Stainless
“I had the pleasure of hiring Mike for a long term contract at North American Stainless. I received great
feedback from all of his managers over the time he worked there. He was extremely detail oriented,
accurate and diligent with his work. His direct manager stated that if they have another project where they
could utilize his skill set they would definitely bring him back. I would recommend Mike to any
organization.” April 13, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable

2. Michelle Martin, hired Mike as a Cadd Operator in 2007
“Mike was a very thorough cadd operator for our group. When he turned in drawings for whatever he was
working on, you knew they was spot on. Really enjoyed working with Mike, and he was always willing to
do whatever needed to get the job done with no problem. I would recommend him anytime.” December 1,
2009
Scott Carli, DRAFTER, NAS
“Mike is a great guy to work with very helpful with info needed to do the job right. Exceptionally detail
oriented and extremely committed to the project. One of the best I have ever worked with.” July 6, 2009
Mike Brown, eng tech, safetran systems
Contract Cadd Operator
North American Stainless
“Mike is a very driven employee. When given a task he gathers as much information as possible and
considers all the variables that may interfere with any particular project. He is very precise when it comes
to dimensions. He will check and recheck dimensions to make sure his drawings are as accurate as
possible. Once a project has started he works very diligently until completed. It has been a great pleasure
to work with Mike and would recommend him for any position needed.” September 10, 2008
Greg Damron, Cadd Group Leader, North American Stainless
“Mike is very detail oriented and is very dedicated to completing his work in the highest quality.”
September 5, 2008
Douglas Brehm, Sr. Project Manager, Safetran Systems
Systems Engineer
Safetran Systems
“........I've had the privilege to work with Mike for several years at Invensys Safetran Systems Corporation.
His expertise and overall knowledge in Mechanical Engineering was in fact 'world-class.' Many of our
Program Management and Production Design issues were immediately mitigated by Mike to meet many
of our customer requirements and to meet our monthly Cost-to-Complete revenue procurements. I highly
recommend Mike King for a position with an organization that will continue to value his superb Mechanical
Engineering skill-sets and Leadership attributes.......” December 1, 2010
Mark Mosley MBA, ITIL, CIA, SSGB, Mass Transit Testing Leader / Project Administrator / Highway
Crossing Designer, Safetran Systems Corporation
“Mike was a professional & ethical colleague of mine who worked either alone or with one additional
assistant to oversee the entire mechanical side of the Safetran electro-mechanical division. His
knowledge & abilities were instrumental in winning contract bids & making sure our products were within
various contract specifications.” December 1, 2010
Morgan Herndon, Systems Engineer, Safetran Systems
“I worked with Mike while at Safetran Systems. Mike was usually my first choice to ask any question I had
pertaining to mechanical particulars of any Safetran part or assembly. He was always helpful.” December
1, 2010
Charles Lindner, Senior Systems Engineer, Gannett Fleming
“Mike is a detailed System Engineer who works well with others & is a team leader.” December 1, 2010
Craig Johnson, Planner, Safetran Systems

3. “Mike is a conscientious engineer who strives to design a product right the first time and, where possible,
make it a better product.” July 29, 2009
Kevin Newton, Sr. Systems Engineer, Safetran Systems
“Mike worked for me as a CAD technician for two years at Safetran. His work on piece parts, assemblies,
bills of material, and work instructions were well thought out and accurate. Give the opportunity, I would
hire him again.” June 18, 2009
Jay Walser, Chief Engineer, Safetran Systems
“Mike King is the "Go to Guy". He always demonstrates a professional attitude and welcomes feedback.
Mike King and I worked comfortably together to resolve engineering and manufacturing conflicts. He is an
asset to his environment!” September 12, 2008
Erick Anderson, Quality Coordinator, Specialty Tool and Machine
Systems Engineer
Safetran Systems
“Mike worked @ Safetran many years before my joining the department in 2003. I do know that he has
worked on many of the high profile, quick turn around New York jobs and was part of the team that
worked on the NY Trade Center transit repair after the towers collapsed. Mike knew the NY transit
authority specifications like the back of his hand and made sure everything coming out of our department
was up to these strict specifications.” September 2, 2008
Rick Bohme, Product Engineer, Safetran Systems
“Mike is very personable and detailed oriented in all cadd applications.” February 13, 2008
Sam Hommrich, Quality, Safetran
Student
The Louisville Techincal Institute
“Mike was one of my students, and subsequently a graduate of LTI. He was one of the more talented
students in his class, and he has proven that talent throughout his career.” July 30, 2009
Barbara Rowland, Graduate Employment Director, Louisville Technical Institute, a division of Sullivan
University