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Learn more about the key members of the DKPC Inc. team
Ken Phillips, CSCMP., C.P.M. | President
Ken has 22 years experience working in the Aerospace industry, Electronics Manufacturing Services sector, and presently in a Business Management Consulting practice he owns called DK Phillips Consulting Inc.
Ken holds a college diploma in Business Administration – Materials Management from Conestoga College and holds a professional accreditation in Supply Chain Management both in Canada and the US.
Ken has furthered his education and training in “Lean Manufacturing”, Strategic Planning, TS16949 Quality Systems, and Operations Excellence over the last decade.
Ken started his Business Management Consulting practice called DK Phillips Consulting Inc. in February 2007 and today represents over 50 clients in southwestern Ontario. The business model is focused on providing three core competencies to small-medium enterprises (SME):
1) Technical writing to pursue government grant & loans
2) “Lean Manufacturing” guidance and training, and
3) SR&ED tax credit consultation
The ability to provide SME’s with a low fee structure, technical experience, and simple effective tools has resulted in higher return on investment for clients. This past year alone, DKPC Inc. has experienced explosive growth at 100% adding 26 new clients.
Gustaaf de Man (Guus), B.I.E., M.Ed. | R&D Technical Consultants
gdeman@dkpc.ca | 289-214-3372
Mr. Gustaaf de Man is an educational consultant specializing in Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED), Grant and Loan Applications, and Lean Manufacturing. His services span the areas of SR&ED technical writing, grant and loan application writing, and on-the-job training.
With more than 35 years of experience in workplace education supporting innovation and learning, he is an experienced SR&ED Consultant, Internal Organization Development Consultant, and Training Manager.
Mr. de Man has a Masters of Education from Brock University and a Bachelors of Industrial Engineering from Kettering University (General Motors Institute). He is also a board member of the Niagara Industrial Association.
He has over 30 years experience as a professional educator, facilitator, communicator, and engineer. He has developed customized tools for learners and their managers, and is known to be a goal-oriented, customer-focused individual with strong leadership capabilities. He is organized, highly motivated, and creative problem solver with a proven ability to work with others.
Douglas J. Gray, M.Sc., P.Eng., PMP | R&D Technical Consultants
dgray@dkpc.ca | 519-820-2995
Mr. Douglas J. Gray began his career as an aircraft maintenance officer with the Department of National Defence with roles that varied from flight line maintenance to systems engineering for a major aircraft acquisition project. For the past fifteen years he has held senior project and management roles for start-up technology companies within the chemical processing industry. He is experienced with the design, construction and operations of process facilities that include the implementation of technologies ranging from environmental applications to the production of alternate fuels.
In addition, Mr. Gray has lead a number of technology consulting projects that have included such projects as: energy auditing, development of reliability models, technology feasibility reviews, SR&ED tax credit submissions, business plan development and Government grants/loan applications.
Mr. Gray holds a baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering from Royal Military College (RMC) and a Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph. He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in the province of Ontario. He has also achieved PMP certification with PMI.
Deb Phillips, BASc | Project Manager
Deb started her career as a Marketing and Sales Analyst in Manufacturing. She worked for 8 years for BCL Magnetics in the role of Analyst, Inside Sales Manager and Project Development. Deb has worked for DKPC Inc. since February 2007 as the Project Manager, and is responsible for managing contracts, finances, SR&ED/Writing & Editor and Business Communications.
Deb holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) specializing in Business and Consumer Studies from the University of Guelph.