Barry Foushee Email & Phone Number

Colorado, Western Nebraska, Wyoming, And Montana

Roxboro, North Carolina, United States

 Following merger and total sales reorganization, role changed to focus on driving sales and facilities operations within a $7.7M dealership. Report to Division Manager. Cultivate strategic sales and service relationships with 20+ key accounts. Produce and analyze sales forecasts, balance sheets, and income statements to assure attainment of revenue and profit goals. Utilize John Deere Quote and EQUIP ERP system.  Administer John Deere agricultural lending programs, including credit applications for 90% of equipment sales. Provide basic financial advice and cost/benefit analyses to customers. Support inventory audits. Assure safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of an 18,000 sq. ft. facility. Recruited to lead a $7.7M dealership operation with a staff of 18. Reported to CEO and COO. Led a team of 18 in sales of agricultural, commercial, and consumer equipment (ag/utility/compact tractors, hay equipment, harvest equipment, UTVs, and mowing equipment).  Ranked #1 from 14 branches for profitability in 2016 for achieving 7.3% profit. Grew sales from $5.6M with profits of $58K in 2008 to $8.5M with profits of $626K in 2016. Optimized customer service and sales through smart hiring and scheduling. Reduced expenses by 15% overall by eliminating overtime, improving vendor selection ordering of shop supplies, optimizing energy efficiency, and streamlining recycling costs by 50%.

Asheboro, Nc

Educational and coaching responsibilities in all phases of livestock production, forage and waste management Conducted educational programs that focused on the profitability and sustainability of North Carolina livestock utilizing best practices based on research to include the adoption of proven technology, business, and financial practicesResponsible for applied research development in the program areaProvided leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program that met the needs of Randolph County in the areas of livestock production, forage and waste managementDeveloped and marketed educational programs with measurable impacts and collaborated with other agencies, groups, and organizations in order to more effectively reach intended audiences throughout the county

Roxboro, Nc

Provided farmers with consultation in soil, water, and resource conservation programs, applying proven scientific principles to assure sound land use and to improve the quality of the environment.