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Chicago, IL, US

Lead the team responsible for maintenance, engineering, capital planning, and operational strategy of a large and diverse client portfolio across 15 states. Portfolio includes retail, admin, and critical facilities.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Launched a new and unique highly-automated Flow Center supporting on-line fulfillment and store replenishment operations. Built a team of 12 executive direct reports and 150 team members. Responsible for managing all areas of engineering, maintenance, regulatory compliance and environment health & safety for a 1.2M square foot distribution center.

Responsible for overall operational and financial performance of the property. Lead the executive team in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive growth and increase revenue. Daily operational oversight of 600+ slot machines, 10 table games, 400-person bingo hall, 3 food and beverage outlets, and 400+ employees.

Tuolumne, CA, US

Responsible for leading strategy, growth, and performance for the resort. Managed team of 3 directors, 14 exempt leaders, and 300+ team members supporting all non-gaming activities: including facility maintenance, housekeeping, public safety, security, transportation, IT, and entertainment venue operations for a diverse casino resort property. Maintains.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Led six executive direct reports and 50 hourly team members responsible for all aspects of engineering, maintenance, regulatory compliance, information technology, security, and environmental health and safety for 1.4.
• Full P&L/operational accountability for $6 million annual operating budget
• Overhauled struggling department; built executive team and created strategic focus, drove department performance to top 10% in company and changed $500K budget overspend to $130K positive variance in 11 months

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Led 14 engineers/maintenance technicians in 2.2 million sq ft distribution center
• Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, CAPEX planning and execution, training, BMP adherence and creation, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EPA, HAZMAT, SWPPP, OSHA)
• Spearheaded network wide asset maintenance system (Maximo) rollout
• Served as interim Outbound Senior Operations Manager for six months, led 8 executives and 100 hourly team members responsible for outbound shipments to west coast stores, generating $2.5 billion in sales

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Honorably discharged veteran with a distinguished career, spanning multiple assignments and overseas deployments. Notable accomplishments include:
• Responsible for all maintenance activities on 73 fighter aircraft valued at $2.45 billion, managed $56 million budget to accomplish a 9,000 sortie and13,000 flying hour program
• Led first ever deployment of F-15E aircraft to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan; established maintenance and logistics operations, generated 100% of tasked sorties
• Led maintenance production for 425 personnel U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Unit comprised of military, civilians, and contractors; managed 16 U-2 aircraft and $150 million equipment account