Jeff Morris
About Jeff Morris
Jeff Morris serves as the Senior Vice President at Milliken & Company, where he has held this position since 2015. He previously worked at Honeywell Safety Products, contributing to significant mergers and overseeing various safety product divisions.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Jeff Morris serves as Senior Vice President at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2015. He operates from Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he oversees the performance and protective textile businesses. His responsibilities include managing over $525 million in profit and loss, focusing on enhancing the company's market presence and operational efficiency in the textile sector.
Previous Experience at Honeywell Safety Products
Prior to his role at Milliken, Jeff Morris worked at Honeywell Safety Products from 2008 to 2015. He held the position of Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell First Responder Products from 2011 to 2015 in the Dayton, Ohio Area. During his tenure, he was instrumental in merging the Sperian fire business with Honeywell First Responder Products following Honeywell's acquisition of Sperian. He also served as VP/GM of the Specialty Safety Group from 2009 to 2011 in the Greater Chicago Area.
Educational Background
Jeff Morris earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, completing his studies from 1996 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from Marquette University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989.
Industry Involvement and Standards Development
Jeff Morris is actively involved in the development of industry standards through participation in various organizations, including ASTM, NFPA, IEEE, NAAUD, USMA, and UPMG. His contributions focus on advancing safety and performance standards within the textile and safety equipment industries.
Key Contributions to the Safety Industry
Throughout his career, Jeff Morris has played a significant role in various mergers and acquisitions that have shaped the safety industry. Notably, he was involved in the merger of White Rubber Company with Salisbury, which established a leading global manufacturer of electrical gloves. His efforts have contributed to the development of innovative safety products and solutions.