Adjunct professor

Mentor and Teach Research Design and Data Analysis and other Leadership classes to doctoral level students.

Grassroots conservative republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives for 4th District of Iowa Engaged with thousands of Iowans during one of the most unique elections in history. Covid-19 pandemic required innovative ideas and methods to meet voters where they were willing to have discussion. Engaged with media daily to maintain consistent message to the voters of 39 counties in the state of Iowa.

Led all aspects of operations for Retail, Wholesale and Transportation divisions and minor other business units including 15 direct reports, 300 employees, and full P&L accountability.• Grew business from $2M to $50M+ and staff from 40 to 300. • Established highly successful profit sharing program; managers typically reaped 30%-40% of the share of bottom line improvement.• Led marketing efforts to petroleum dealers throughout southwest Iowa. • Reduced costs each year through… Show more Led all aspects of operations for Retail, Wholesale and Transportation divisions and minor other business units including 15 direct reports, 300 employees, and full P&L accountability.• Grew business from $2M to $50M+ and staff from 40 to 300. • Established highly successful profit sharing program; managers typically reaped 30%-40% of the share of bottom line improvement.• Led marketing efforts to petroleum dealers throughout southwest Iowa. • Reduced costs each year through more cost-effective purchasing to maintain profitability.• Oversaw all staff training initiatives.• Ensured strict compliance to all state and local laws including government regulations in close partnership with contractors and government representatives.• Led successful divestiture; identified buyer and negotiated sale of the business.Specialties include:Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, P&L, Facilities Management, Cost Reduction, Capital Management, Finance Management, Policies & Procedures, Analytics, Project Management, Performance Improvement, Divestitures, Growth Strategies, Change Management, Budget Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiations, Reporting, Vendor Relations, Training, Regulatory Compliance Show less

Elected by Iowa petroleum and convenience store industry leaders to represent their interests at a national level and participate in shaping the industry's future with strategic vision and demonstrated market knowledge.Spearheaded the creation of the Alternative Fuels Taskforce focused on enacting legislation / regulations to proactively address impact of the use of alternative and renewable fuels in the US. Served as the taskforce's first Chairperson.