Kevin White
About Kevin White
Kevin White is the North America Startup and Commissioning Manager at Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa, with over 20 years of leadership and resource management experience, including a significant tenure in the US Army.
Title and Current Role
Kevin White currently serves as the North America Startup and Commissioning Manager at Emerson, based in Marshalltown, Iowa. In this role, he oversees the initiation and commissioning of new projects across the region, ensuring smooth operations and the successful launch of new ventures.
Career at Emerson
Before his current role, Kevin White worked as a Project Manager at Emerson from 2015 to 2018, also based in Marshalltown, Iowa. During this three-year period, he managed various projects, coordinating resources and overseeing project execution to deliver on time and within budget.
Military Experience
Kevin White has an extensive military background, having served in several capacities within the US Army. His roles included Assistant Professor of Military Science (2008-2015), Senior Fires and Effects Officer (2006-2008) in Afghanistan, and Fire Support Instructor (2005-2006) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He also served as Battery Commander (2003-2005) and Battalion Operations Officer (2003) at Fort Sill, and as Battery Executive Officer (2000-2002) and Company Fire Support Officer (1999-2000) at Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Education and Degrees
Kevin White holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Planning and Management from American Military University, achieved between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University. Additionally, he holds an Associate's degree from Miami Dade College.
Skills and Expertise
With over 20 years of leadership and resource management experience, Kevin White has a proven ability to coordinate, resource, and manage large-scale projects and multiple priorities. He excels in decision-making and task management under stress, and maintains high standards of personal and professional conduct. He also holds an active Top-Secret security clearance (TS-SCI).