Jim Keough P.e.

Jim Keough P.E. has extensive work experience in the specialty vehicle engineering industry. Jim is currently a Senior Managing Engineer in the Vehicle Engineering Group at Exponent, where they specialize in the design, development, analysis, and testing of various specialty vehicles such as recreational vehicles, ambulances, terminal trucks, and street sweepers. Jim has been in this role since April 2022.

Prior to their current position, Jim was a Managing Engineer at Exponent from 2017 to 2022, where they continued to contribute to vehicle engineering projects. From 2015 to 2017, they served as the Manager of the Vehicle Engineering Group at Exponent, bringing their expertise and 17 years of engineering management experience to the team.

Before joining Exponent, Jim worked as a Technical Consultant from 2010 to 2015, where they provided consulting services in the engineering field. In 2012, they served as the Director of Engineering at Capacity of Texas, Inc., a division of the REV Group. In this role, they were responsible for the entire product line redesign of terminal trucks and Laymor Street Sweepers, implementing new engine platforms, and establishing a new product development process.

Jim also has experience in the recreational vehicle industry, having worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Thor Motor Coach in 2012. Prior to that, they served as the Engineering Manager at Norco Industries, Inc. from 2010 to 2012, where they developed engineering workflows and managed product quality planning.

In 2009, Jim was an Engineering Manager at Monaco RV/Navistar, where they facilitated communication between Monaco RV and Navistar Purchasing and Logistics and contributed to new business development. Jim also served as the Chief Engineer for a Joint Venture with Navistar/Workhorse/MNC at Monaco Corporation from 2007 to 2009, overseeing new chassis development and sales activities.

From 2003 to 2009, Jim held the position of Senior Director of Advanced Engineering, Design & Chassis at Monaco Coach Corporation, where they were responsible for all chassis engineering and advanced engineering activities.

Earlier in their career, Jim worked as an Engineering Manager at McCoy Miller - VSV Group in 2002, overseeing the engineering department and developing new ambulance products. Jim also served as a Senior Engineer on a contract ambulance project for the City of New York. Prior to that, they were the Director of Corporate Research and Development at Coachmen Industries, Inc. in 2000, responsible for developing new systems and concepts for integration into various product lines.

Overall, Jim Keough P.E. has 30 years of experience in specialty vehicle engineering design, development, and analysis, with a particular emphasis on recreational vehicles, ambulances, terminal trucks, and street sweepers. Jim has a strong background in engineering management and has successfully led various engineering teams throughout their career.

Jim Keough P.E. obtained their Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Purdue University, where they studied from 1983 to 1989. Prior to their university education, they attended Andrean High School from 1979 to 1983. In addition to their educational background, Jim Keough P.E. also holds a Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the State of Arizona, which they obtained in March 2017.