Heartland Paving Partners is a key player in the upper mid-western U.S. paving industry. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, Heartland Paving Partners delivers high-quality paving solutions and actively forges partnerships within the sector. Beyond our dedication to superior craftsmanship, Heartland’s collaborative approach enhances industry capabilities, fostering an environment conducive to sustained growth and expansion.

As a contract Operating Partner for select private equity firms, my primary role revolves around enhancing commercial excellence, sales effectiveness and the strategic direction of portfolio companies. I specialize in driving value-creation initiatives, from the formulation of strategic plans to the execution of business improvements.

The Valcourt Group is a Littlejohn portfolio company.The Valcourt Group specializes in waterproofing, window cleaning, façade restoration, and other essential exterior building maintenance services for Class-A commercial offices, high-rise residential condominiums, hospitality businesses, healthcare facilities, and other clients. Reporting to the CEO, I was responsible for organic growth and improved recurring contract pricing revenue operations. I built marketing, sales operations, and sales enablement teams, capabilities, and playbooks from scratch. This includes CRM (Salesforce) implementation and a lead-to-cash optimization program.

I operated as a VP of Portfolio Operations, in interim leadership roles within a portfolio company, and as a contracted operating partner across the portfolio.Supported seven different portfolio companies specializing in commercial transformation, go-to-market strategy, sales management, interim leadership roles, and revenue operations within construction equipment, professional services, CPG, distribution, SaaS/technology, and education vertical markets.

BlueLine Rental was a Platinum Equity portfolio company and acquired by United Rentals.BlueLine Rental was a $900M construction equipment rental with 110 US locations Platinum Equity portfolio company that was acquired by United Rentals in 2018.Responsible for driving sales effectiveness and revenue growth across the organization. I lead a dynamic team of professionals including a CRM Director, Senior Administrators, and Analysts, focusing on implementing regional sales plans and activities. My role expanded to overseeing Sales Effectiveness on an organizational level, reflecting my commitment to driving sales excellence and innovative strategies.

As the largest equipment rental company in the world, United Rentals, Inc., established in 1997, boasts an extensive network with over 1,000 rental locations across 48 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Our leadership in the industry is underscored by our expansive reach and commitment to excellence.Sales Culture Development: Successfully cultivated an "industry expert" sales culture within my team, leading 14 outside and 11 inside sales representatives to excel in their roles and deliver outstanding results.Honored with the prestigious 2013 United Cup Champion Award, recognizing my management of the top-performing district in the company. This award is a testament to my commitment to excellence and my ability to lead teams to achieve exceptional results.

AEM membership is made up of more than 800 companies and represents 200+ product lines. AEM’s role is to provide trade association services on a global basis for companies that manufacture equipment worldwide in the following industries: Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Utility.AEM provides a wide variety of services that help members compete effectively in the global marketplace. Our core services include Global Public Policy, Market Information, Technical and Safety, and Trade Shows; along with additional services which include: Global Business Development, Education, and Workforce Development.Responsible for leading all Workforce Development programs including the award winning "Construction Challenge: