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Beloit, Wi, Us

For over 50 years, STE has been recognized for manufacturing some of the most rugged tanks and trailers in the industry. STE equipment is Made in America by this country’s top engineers, fabricators, and welders.

Columbus, Wi, Us

Hughes Equipment manufactures engineered food processing equipment, based on more than 55 years of experience. Our turnkey solutions provide clients with the most efficient and productive complete lines for food processing and handling.We are known for our strategic partnering approach to food processing systems, combining highly experienced sales consultants and management, engineering and high quality design with skilled manufacturing to produce innovative solutions for customers’ unique food processing and handling needs.We serve a wide variety of markets, including the Fresh Market and the Prepared, Ready-to-Eat Meals sector.We take a total-solution attitude to customer plant and processing requirements, considering both immediate and long-term needs. We sell through Hughes sales teams covering the United States, and through some of the most experienced food processing sales representatives in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Stoughton, Wi, Us

Assumed full leadership role as President and implemented 80/20 business model to support facility production growth and launch of company’s new refrigerated trailer product. Led efforts to create internal self-sustaining processes to isolate and protect division’s growth and profitability. Increased revenue run rate from 2 units per day to 7 per day in 3 months.Key

Stoughton, Wi, Us

Defined vision and reduced product offering to streamline manufacturing and maximize profitability. Turned around underperforming business with revenue of less than $2M annually and 37 employees that grew to $18M in just 2 years with 181 employees. Restructured sales strategy and dealer networkInitiated product redesign.Key Skills:Manufacturing Best Practices, Product Redesign, Cost Reductions, Innovation, Sales Strategy, Client Identification, Business Restructuring, Profit Maximization, Technology Introduction & Integration.

Assumed full leadership role as part of launching this startup tank and trailer manufacturer. Directed key hiring decisions, negotiated contracts with vendors, oversaw sales and marketing efforts, and developed and reported on P&L. Designed patent pending 600-barrel frac tank that moved while loaded. Generated business from large tank leasing companies, owner operators, and fit up companies, driving 9-month revenues to $6.1M.Key

Established a manufacturing facility and designed a vacuum trailer and frac tank product line for US market. Identified manufacturing site, led lease negotiations, commenced equipment purchases, and developed facility production flow.➤Established manufacturing flow for 100,000 sq. ft. facility, including procurement of equipment and materials handling. ➤Designed patent pending insulated frac tank for a large publicly traded leasing company.

Initiated and drove efforts to take procurement and contract manufacturing model to commercial level. Developed opportunities in oil & gas marketing for contract manufacturing work. Vice President (2006-2009)Developed government sales program and new product line for C&J Services and Supplies, Inc., as well as C&J Security Solutions (DBA).➤ Set up contract manufacturing at 5 central locations to support oil & gas demand for tanks and trailers across Midwest. Evaluated and implemented various trailer designs, manufacturing operations, and best practices.➤ Managed Indiana Toll Road procurement program for Indra Systems; developed contract to become Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) procurement and supplier in the US, a program that generated $1M+ in revenue.

Houston, Tx, Us

Led growth and development of 12 sales representatives selling food to independent restaurants. Improved district performance from -18% to +6%. Previous Positions:District Sales Manager (2004-2006)Marketing Associate (2000-2004)➤Generated $2.6M in sales 2002-2003; achieved 31% growth in 2nd year.➤Recipient: Extra Mile Award 2002-2003.

Managed multi-million-dollar budget. Formed local team into multi-million-dollar professional race team. Initiated partnerships with corporations for sponsorships.