
University of Wisconsin - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Design, I.I.T. - Bachelor of Science, Product Design, June 1961
Member ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers
Member of Human Factors Society
Member SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
Holder of 16 patents, ranging from juvenile products to snowblowers.
1971-Present Owner of SJ Design, Inc.
1981-Present Expert Witness and Product Design/Safety Consultant
1981-1987 Owner of Scooters-Motorcycle Accessories, direct mail catalog sales.
1981-1986 Owner of Design Network, designed, tooled and manufactured 21 products for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Sold product line to Harley-Davidson in
1986.
1969-1971 Design Director, Brooks Stevens Associates, Milwaukee.
(Associate)
1962-1969 Brooks Stevens Associates, Milwaukee. (Designer)
1961-1962 Container Corporation of America, Chicago. (Designer)
1989 Sears - "Innovative Product of the Year"
1989 Outdoor Power Equipment Expo - "Best of Show"
1989 "Governor’s New Product Award", Wisconsin Society of Professional
Engineers
1994 Outdoor Power Equipment Expo - "Best of Show"
Partial Clientele List - Sj Design
Briggs & Stratton
Buick
Coca-Cola
Chrysler
Emerson Electric
Harley- Davidson
Ford
Polaris
Sears
Textron
Weed Eater
ATV’s
Chipper Shredders
Snowmobile
Motorcycles
Golf Cart
Snowblower
High Chair
Baby Swing
Baby Seat
Toys
Machinery
Tractor
Grinder
Lift Truck
Go Kart
Appliances
Truck Equipment
Exercise Equipment
Lawn Mower
Dump Truck
Packaging Machinery
Food Machinery
Bicycles
Crash Helmet
Circular Saw
Chainsaws
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