Douglas Spiller

Douglas Spiller, MBA has a diverse work history that spans several industries. Douglas is currently a Knight of Sealand for the Principality of Sealand, starting in May 2023. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at VSG, A Dover Company since March 2022. Douglas also has extensive experience at Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover Company, where they held various roles including Director of Heavy Duty Product Management from March 2018 to March 2022. Douglas began their career at VSG as a Product Support Engineer in November 1998 and progressed to become a Heavy Duty Product Specialist and later a Heavy Duty Product Manager.

In addition to their roles in the engineering and product management fields, Douglas has also served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County from February 2016 to December 2018. Douglas has demonstrated leadership and organizational skills as the President of the M.O.V.E. Running Club from September 2015 to October 2016.

Earlier in their career, Douglas gained valuable experience at Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Raytheon as a Contract Design Engineer - Stress Analysis and Manufacturing Engineer respectively. Douglas also served as a Senior Tool Design Engineer at Boeing Commercial Airplanes from December 1991 to April 1996.

Douglas has also pursued their passion for cooking as the Head Cook and Business Partner of Smoked Signals BBQ, LLC, a competitive BBQ team and catering company. During their tenure from March 2004 to October 2010, the team achieved 3 Grand Championships and successfully catered for an event with over 500 people.

Overall, Douglas Spiller, MBA possesses a strong background in engineering, product management, leadership, and entrepreneurship, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in diverse and challenging professional environments.

Douglas Spiller, MBA has a diverse educational background. Douglas obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering Mechanics from Missouri University of Science and Technology between 1986 and 1991. Following this, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business from Webster University from 2008 to 2011. In 2021, Douglas enrolled in Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management to study Product Strategy. Douglas has yet to complete this program. Douglas also holds a high school degree, having graduated from Pattonville High School in 1986.

In addition to their formal education, Douglas Spiller has acquired several certifications. Douglas obtained a certification in Product Strategy from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in June 2021. Douglas also completed a certification in Change Management Foundations from LinkedIn in October 2020. Furthermore, Douglas holds the prestigious distinction of being an Eagle Scout with a Bronze Palm, an achievement awarded by the Boy Scouts of America. The exact date of this accomplishment is not specified.