Raul Quintero is a Senior Business Advisor with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain operations, product engineering and product management. He started his career in the Military as an Army Officer where he received the Kuwait Liberation Medal for his participation in Desert Shield/Storm. After fulfilling his military obligation, Raul started his civilian career in manufacturing operations for one of the big three automotive companies. He continued his career in automotive manufacturing for numerous years before moving to a top medical device manufacturing company. Throughout his 30-year career he has worked in the automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and oil and gas service industries. Raul has held numerous positions in these Industries from Director of Manufacturing and Product Engineering to Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations in small to medium sized companies. He has been awarded the CEO’s Circle of Excellence award by 2 companies for his plant start up accomplishments and lean manufacturing Implementations. Raul has led numerous cost reduction initiatives from consolidating and starting up new manufacturing facilities to implementing lean manufacturing initiatives at existing facilities for numerous companies. His business acumen and P/L experience will help business owners maximize the value of their company. Raul earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification in 2018 and his Project Management Professional certification in 2006. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Science from Trinity University in Texas and his Master of Science in Manufacturing Management degree from Kettering University in Michigan. Raul lived in Houston since 2009 and relocated to San Antonio in 2024. He is an avid Golfer and enjoys playing the different courses in the Greater Houston and San Antonio areas. Prior to 2009, Raul had lived in numerous places throughout the United States and Mexico and is fluent in Spanish. Other hobbies include traveling to Latin America, watching College and Pro Football, and doing group exercise classes.