A transportation industry leader specializing in the transportation of products for industrial manufacturers and related companies throughout the Midwest. Rock Transfer maintains a near perfect on-time arrival and claim rate so you can trust your product will get to its intended destination on time and in one piece.- Conducted assessment of sales process and identified, proposed, and implemented process improvements. - Achieved revenue and profitability growth through business development. - Led evaluation of multiple Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems. Made proposal and recommendation to business ownership team. Implemented and rolled out final CRM solution to the sales staff and serve as system administrator.

Innovative and entrepreneurial executive with in-depth, international, technical business experience leading leaders and teams, driving programs and achieving favorable revenue, profitability, and cost results. In the face of challenge, able to quickly assess needs, assemble people and resources, and maintain a stabilizing presence while developing practical solutions. A straightforward communicator, skilled at translating organizational vision into action and successful plan implementation. I help your company and team to grow and flourish by:- Building High Performing Leadership Teams- Developing worldwide vision and business strategy for growth including strategic planning- Creating new profitable revenue streams- Reducing cost with best-in-class policy, process, and efficiency Executive Leader - Sales, Business Development, Operations, Technology, Manufacturing, DistributionLeadership Competencies &

ZÜND SYSTEMTECHNIK AG, Altstätten, Switzerland | 2018-2021Global private Swiss equipment manufacturer and distributor with 10 multinational private subsidiaries providing flatbed digital cutters sales and service to customers worldwide in the automotive, aerospace, graphics, packaging, apparel, and furniture Industries.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO), ZUND AMERICA | Franklin, WI and Oak Creek, WI Recruited to lead Zund America and establish first HQ outside of Switzerland. Zund America is largest of 10 private subsidiaries, with 83 remote and on-site employees, serving customers throughout the US, Canada, and Caribbean. Charged with transforming company performance and culture to achieve founder’s goals and objectives by adding accountability, improving processes, and cultivating communication. Formed leadership team and managed up to 8 director and senior level reports, with overall accountability for Sales, Service, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Warehousing, and Workflow Engineering. Full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the business. Reported to Global CEO based in Switzerland.• Achieved revenue growth from 2018 to 2021 through a sales transformation strategy that grew the sales force, segmented it by industry, increased upgrade and consumables sales, and drove web shop improvements. • Grew company despite difficult 2020 and 2021 with COVID pandemic economic shutdowns by placing a greater focus on virtual demonstrations and virtual selling in addition to traditional in-person efforts. • Planned and opened new state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Oak Creek, WI and new west coast demonstration center in Irvine, California. Both allowed for more effective customer demonstrations and training and reduced barriers to purchase which increased sales.

ALL TESTING SPECIALISTS (ATS), Oconomowoc, WI | 2017-2018Private independent Wisconsin-based multi-location geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing company spun-off from Wolf Paving. GENERAL MANAGERRecruited to lead spinoff company ATS and integrate a new business acquisition, Wisconsin Testing Laboratories (WTL), while managing corporate activities and operations at Oconomowoc, Menomonee Falls, and Sun Prairie, WI locations. A member of the senior leadership team with full profit and loss (P&L) and budget responsibility. Reported to the Chief Operating Officer.• Integrated and led a team of 12 including managers, professional engineers, technicians, and support personnel. • Formulated vision and strategy and implemented business process improvements across the entire business including sales, proposal development, marketing, website, social media, IS/IT, engineering, accounting, quality, and supply chain.• Overhauled bid process which led to more than a 40% increase in bids won.

LANG COMPANIES, Waukesha, WI / IG DESIGN GROUP, Atlanta, GA | 2/2016-2/2017LANG, a Waukesha, WI headquartered home décor, calendar, and greeting card company, owned by Sun Capital Partners P.E. firm, was in the process of being acquired by the public IG Design Group, headquartered in Eversholt, UK, a $700M+ multinational greeting, celebration, and gift company. Acquisition completed in July 2016.DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS - IG Design Group (Post-Acquisition)Retained to integrate Atlanta operations with Waukesha operations, creating one unified 11-person team. • Took on additional responsibilities of leading the Atlanta Purchasing Team, the Asia Souring Team, P&L approval, invoice approvals, and department budgeting.• Developed 3 year $1M cost reduction plan for Sourcing and Logistics, which included resourcing printing from China to India at 1/5 the labor cost. DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS – Lang Companies (Pre-Acquisition) Recruited to newly created position to prepare supply base, logistics and 3rd party warehouse for acquisition and integration into IG Design Group. Managed team of 8 supply chain, sales operations, logistics, and purchasing professionals located in Waukesha, WI, Atlanta, GA, and Columbus, OH. • Managed forecasting, planning, global sourcing and logistics, supplier contract negotiation, sales operations, and product testing for suppliers in China for an annual spend of $12M.• Transformed and created culture of team cohesiveness and performance through assessment, training, coaching, transparent communication, and weekly team meetings and bi-weekly 1-1’s. 2 team members promoted within a year. • Managed performance of Columbus, OH and Chino, CA third-party warehouses. Managed department budget and P&L.• Coached and advised 7-member Asia Sourcing Team in Shenzhen, China on product improvements, negotiation strategies, and supplier selection.

BADGER COMPONENTS, Jackson, WI | 2013-2016Privately held leading nationwide distributor of components to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of Specialty Trailer. Recstuff.com, a B2C rapidly growing ecommerce channel, is a wholly owned subsidiary.DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & GLOBAL SOURCINGRecruited to assist President/Owner in scaling distributorship with 20 employees. Led global sourcing, purchasing, assembly operations, warehousing, logistics. Supported growth of subsidiary Recstuff.com. • Increased revenue through new product development programs for components of specialty trailers, bringing new wire harnesses, lights, wheels, and tires to market, from OEM customer needs assessment through design, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery. • Improved relationships with suppliers in China, Taiwan, South Korea, and developed new suppliers worldwide.• Reduced costs by $500K over 2 years by negotiating supply agreements and freight programs.

DIRECT SUPPLY, Milwaukee, WI | 2009-2012$1.5B company and leading nationwide distributor of one million products and services to the Senior Living Industry. SEGMENT SOURCING MANAGER – Environmental SolutionsHired to lead 3-year project in the $50M Environmental Solutions product segment, one of 5 supply chain segments, to achieve $1.5M in cost reductions from key suppliers including GE, Amana, Whirlpool, Electrolux, Friedrich, Lagasse, P&G, GOJO, etc. Managed 2 direct reports. Collaborated with cross-functional Environmental Management Team. Internal cost reduction Subject Matter Expert; go-to mentor and coach for training associates across the organization.• Achieved goal 6 months early by approaching supplier relationships as opportunities to grow their businesses through partnership with DS and its resources. These favored suppliers had access to internal opportunities that gave them competitive advantage over outside suppliers, providing DS with leverage through competitive bids, spend aggregation, large sale opportunities, marketing flyers, rebate enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration.• Introduced new products, revenue streams, and cost reductions through new supplier onboarding.