Harry Pettit is a Director at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, leveraging a deep expertise in industrial controls, automation, and energy-saving practices. His career includes managing complex engineering and environmental programs at Pepperidge Farm and Campbell Soup Company. He holds both a BSEE and an MBA from Drexel University.
Harry led a major sustainability initiative at a Pepperidge Farm facility, implementing fuel cells that generated 90% of the plants electricity needs and delivered a projected 18% ROI.
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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview
How Harry shows up
Amiable & Agreeable
Optimistic
Story Driven
They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.
Priorities
Topics Harry cares about
Energy Sustainability
Led projects implementing fuel cells and solar arrays at Pepperidge Farm to generate clean, on-site power and advance corporate sustainability goals.
Industrial Automation
Has extensive experience implementing automation and control systems to improve plant performance, flexibility, and safety in the consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Career
Work history
3-2025
Director
Barry Wehmiller Design Group
10-2017 - 3-2025
Manager, CSI
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
3-2000 - 10-2017
Program Manager - Electrical, Robotics, Environmental and Infrastructure Projects
Pepperidge Farm
11-1987 - 3-2000
Program Manager
Campbell Soup Company
Division Process Engineer
United States Steel / USX Corp
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