Tony Purgar

About Tony Purgar

Highly motivated and versatile Professional with 20+ years of progressive growth coupled with a comprehensive skill set. Diverse background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, risk management, analytics, information/cyber security, energy regulation, global engineering, manufacturing, product development, program management, and coaching that spans the energy, medical equipment, and power tool industries. Strong leader and effective communicator who builds high performing teams and helps develop people in support of strategic goals. Proven abilities to successfully complete initiatives delivering quality results as an essential contributor to an organizational team striving for excellence.

Experience

1. Musician Band

   Independent Musician

   Jan 1980 — Present

   Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, I started playing guitar and performing at the age of six in the local ethnic Croatian community. At the age of 11, I joined a Croatian band, Crystali, as lead and rhythm guitarist and backup singer. Two years later, I joined the Croatian band, Vis Velebit, playing all occasion venues through 1987. At that time, I branched out to form a local original and copy American rock band, The Forum, playing venues throughout The Cleveland Flats into the early 90\'s. In parallel, I reunited with longtime band mates from Vis Velebit to form the Croatian band, Plavi Plamen, which played throughout 2006 and on occasion still collaborates today. From the late 90\'s throughout 2006, I also played in locally acclaimed acts including Brickhouse, Urban Groove, both Motown R&B smooth jazz bands and Gotham City, an American rock band covering music from the 80\'s, 90\'s and Currently, I\'m playing in various bands covering rock, dance, and country music of the 80\'s, 90\'s and today. Throughout my musical career, I have centered my attention on lead/rhythm/bass guitar and vocals however I also taught myself to play piano, keyboards and drums. Today, I primarily play lead/rhythm guitar, keyboards, and cover lead and backup vocals. I have also recorded and produced my own original music as well collaborated with local musicians with some material landing on local radio.

Education

• Baldwin-Wallace College

  MBA

• PMI - Project Management Institute

  PMP

  1999

• The SANS Institute

  GISP - GIAC Information Security Professional

  2013

• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches

  Registered Corporate Coach

• Cleveland State University

  BSME