Experienced leader with broad experience in strategic projects, mergers and acquisitions, talent management and core operations in industrial distribution. Responsible for the West Region in North America for a leading global metals service center with revenue over $6 billion and more than 4,000 employees. Proven track record over 25+ year career of leading the organization through vastly changing economic environments, everchanging competitive landscape, growth through technology and value-add operational implementation. Regular meetings with board members and other executives to assess the direction of the company, develop short and long-term goals, plans, and strategies, and ensure the company’s compliance with the mission statement.

Reporting directly to the CEO, overseeing corporate mergers and acquisitions activity and leading Ryerson’s project management office. Responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for project management within Ryerson.

P&L responsibility for a region with 8 locations, $300+M in Revenue and over 250 employees. Growth and expansion through new greenfield locations, new product lines, and organic growthReporting directly to the President Level

Responsible for the overall performance of the service center with P&L statement accountability of six locationsDeveloped and implemented growth strategy for expansion in the South Texas & Mexican Markets, including a opening two new facilities in McAllen and Monterrey MexicoAchieved significant growth in the Houston market by successfully setting up additional facility with new product lines and expanded service offerings.Report directly to the President levelProfitably managed multiple locations with over 200 employees and total revenues exceeding 230 million dollars.

 Responsible for the overall performance of the service center with P&L statement accountability. Successfully managed an operation of 32 employees to its most successful year with revenues over 50 million dollars. Produced successful sales growth while streamlining overall costs by working directly with both the logistics group and the operations department. Managed the service center to top quartile performance in all measured areas including, but not limited to, customer service, quality product, and overall profitability as a percentage of sales.

 Coordinated daily operations including inventories, hiring/firing staff, training, scheduling, customer satisfaction, etc...  Accomplished a significant increase in overall quality by performing internal and external audits (ISO9002). Negotiated and renegotiated contractual agreements through presentations and customer interactions at high levels. Learned to quickly and effectively communicate in dynamic situations concerning time sensitive events with people from a broad range of backgrounds.

 Developed market research in specific regions and product lines. Intricate part of “Total Solutions” selling tying together electronic commerce, single source supply, vendor managed inventory, and logistics systems in order to reduce the customer’s overall costs.  Worked effectively in a team environment utilizing project management skills to achieve product line sales growth though the entire central region of the United States Successfully worked in a cross-functional team to help develop and implement new software resulting in more accurate and efficient quoting and improved product throughput.

 Advanced to outside sales representative at fastest pace in plant history. Responsible for maintaining and developing strong customer relationships in a sales territory producing over eight million dollars in annual sales.  Achieved significant levels of sales growth in both existing and new accounts. Developed specific cost savings plans using logistics, electronic commerce, size/grade consolidations, and other non-price related issues beneficial to both the customer and Ryerson  Developed strong customer relationships through customer service and inside selling techniques.