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With over 20 years of experience in executive leadership, I am driven by a deep commitment to developing people and making a positive impact in the world. Grounded in humility, integrity, optimism, and grit, my leadership style fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and empowerment.🔹 Professional Experience 🔹 🚀 CEO at SnoTemp Cold Storage (2001-2021). Transformed SnoTemp Cold Storage into a Top 20 PRW in North America by instilling a customer-focused culture of excellence. Led the development of four cold storage warehouse expansions (>500,000 sf), leveraging cutting-edge technology for efficiency and profitability, achieving over 6x growth.🌱 Regional President-NW at CORE X Partners (2022-Present). Instrumental in launching CORE X Partners into a Top 10 PRW in North America. I lead our internal warehouse design and automation initiatives while also leading our strategic expansion into Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Committed to sustainability and balancing stakeholder, business, and environmental interests.🔹 Key Achievements 🔹 ✅ Led transformative growth as CEO of SnoTemp Cold Storage✅ Built a culture of excellence, leading to being recognized as one of the Top Places to Work in Oregon.✅ Re-branded company, creating a launch pad for transformative growth into a regional player.✅ Built win-win partnerships across functions and industries, delivering best-in-class experiences to cold chain customers. ✅ Professionalized areas of sales, marketing, food safety, operations, maintenance, and technology. ✅ Championed eco-friendly business practices and energy saving initiatives driving sustainable growth and profitability. Reduced energy spend by $100,000s annually.✅ Led multiple M&A processes; bringing a unique perspective that enables him to bridge the gap between family business leaders and Private Equity capital partners.🔹 Leadership & Community Engagement 🔹 🤝 Member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and served as a chapter officer (2018-2020). 🌐 Board member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (2016-2019).🌐 Board member of the World Food Logistics Organization (2008-2011). 🌟 Founding Board member of two food processing organizations, advocating for industry advancement and innovation.🔹 Personal Interests 🔹 Outside of work, I am dedicated to creating great experiences for my wife and three young children. We can be found outside skiing, rafting, playing in the dirt, or sleeping under the stars