Michael Schaffner

Current

Board of Directors at Shield Bearer Counseling Centers
Vice President, Organizational Performance at Houston Strategic Forum
Director IT - Valves & Measurement Group at Cameron

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Past

Consultant & Volunteer at Independent
Director, IT & CIO at Dresser-Rand
Director, Management Information Services / Director MIS & Internal Audit at Lone Star Steel

Director, Materials Planning & Control at Lone Star Steel
Vice President, Operations - Precision Tubular Manufacturing Division at Lone Star Steel
Director, Financial Planning & Forecasting at Lone Star Steel
Assistant Controller at Lone Star Steel
Manager, Capital Expenditures at Northwest Industries
Project Engineer at Roy F. Weston, Inc.

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Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University
University of Dayton

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Recommended

3 people have recommended Michael

Connections

222 connections

Industry

Oil & Energy

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Michael Schaffner’s Summary

Senior IT executive with Engineering/MBA credentials that provide a unique perspective on bridging advanced technologies to business practices to create cost-efficient and process-driven systems and operations. Balanced and strong qualifications in IT, operations, general management, and finance resulting in a business-based approach to IT and alignment with the business strategies and objectives. Integral member of the executive team with specific accountability for IT leadership, governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; project and program prioritization; and post-project review.

Michael Schaffner’s Specialties:

Specialize in a business approach to running IT by aligning it company strategic objectives and structuring IT to support the business effectively and efficiently.

Michael Schaffner’s Experience

Board of Directors

Shield Bearer Counseling Centers

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Shield Bearer Counseling Centers exists to assist people who are struggling with individual, marital and family problems. Shield Bearer offers highly trained and educated counselors who can provide the kind of confidentiality and specialized treatment plan that can help get people started in the right direction.
Vice President, Organizational Performance

Houston Strategic Forum

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)

The Houston Strategic Forum is a non-profit, volunteer association focused on strategy and execution. Our publications, programs, and member network provide access to the top thought leaders in the field and enhance strategic thinking, learning, and networking.
The Houston Strategic Forum serves as a network to facilitate the sharing of timely, solutions-oriented approaches to even the most complex business problems. Members come from prestigious corporations, small emerging businesses, the leading consulting firms, and major business schools.
Director IT - Valves & Measurement Group

Cameron

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Oil & Energy industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Consultant & Volunteer

Independent

(Information Technology and Services industry)

2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Director, IT & CIO

Dresser-Rand

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; DRC; Oil & Energy industry)

April 1999 — December 2005 (6 years 9 months)

Chief Information Officer (CIO) with world-wide responsibility for all IT activities covering operations throughout the US, Europe, South America and Asia.
Director, Management Information Services / Director MIS & Internal Audit

Lone Star Steel

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)

1991 — 1999 (8 years )

Top IT person responsible for budgeting, staffing, strategic direction, equipment acquisition, disaster recovery, telecommunications and all IT operations. Also ran the Internal Audit organization.
Director, Materials Planning & Control

Lone Star Steel

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)

1989 — 1991 (2 years )

Responsible for scheduling, manufacturing and process changes to manage materials and inventory growth while improving responsiveness to customer requirements.
Vice President, Operations - Precision Tubular Manufacturing Division

Lone Star Steel

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)

1989 — 1989 (less than a year)

Directed production, engineering and maintenance operations for two operating lines at the largest operating division ($200 million in annual revenues)
Director, Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lone Star Steel

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)

1988 — 1988 (less than a year)

Directed special financial analyses and the preparation of long-range financial forecasts complete with full financial statements.
Assistant Controller

Lone Star Steel

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)

1986 — 1988 (2 years )

Responsible for all accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting and for preparing the annual capital and operating budgets.
Manager, Capital Expenditures

Northwest Industries

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Machinery industry)

1979 — 1982 (3 years )

I was responsible for conducting financial reviews of operating company capital expenditures. These reviews included an independent analysis and recommendation of operating company project submissions.
Project Engineer

Roy F. Weston, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Environmental Services industry)

1973 — 1978 (5 years )

At Weston I was responsible for the profitability of the projects I managed. Additionally, I transferred to Cleveland, Ohio to assist in the start-up of an environmental practice for a newly acquired firm.

Michael Schaffner’s Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

MBA , Finance , 1978 — 1980
Northwestern University

MS , Environmental Engineering , 1971 — 1973
University of Dayton

BCe , Civil Engineering , 1967 — 1971