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Denver, Colorado, United States

Rocky Mountain West

Responsible for all aspect of newly acquired acquisitions in Colorado \ Montana \ Wyoming \ North Dakota. Worked daily with local leadership teams to implement company policy and procedures. Directly responsible for 100+ employees.Implemented game plan to build and expand service area’s in multiple area’s.Dramatically increased coverage area through successful start-up operations. Built new business units from the ground up creating new opportunities for growth and adding additional cash flow. Maintain an active Class B CDL with the tanker endorsement/hazmat.Consistently met and exceeded companies financial budgets expectations by focusing on a Safety Culture, Employee focused, and Growth minded business decisions. Actively participated in operational business reviews to ensure current business models met financial obligations. Actively involved from hire date to September of 2023 in helping ThompsonGas grow from 350+ employees to currently over 1200+ and top 6 in the United States for Propane providers.

North Region Us

Responsible for all aspects of propane distribution and refined fuels and all related services. Worked closely with VP of Business Development to acquire multiple acquisitions from East Coast to West Coast. Integral in working with local leadership to transition operating platforms and process into company structure. Directly responsible for 400+ employees.Implemented game plan to build and expand service area’s in multiple area’s.Dramatically increased coverage area through successful start-up operations. Built new business units from the ground up creating new opportunities for growth and adding additional cash flow. Maintain an active Class B CDL with the tanker endorsement/hazmat.

Midwest \ Central Us

Responsible for all operational aspects of propane distribution and refined fuels to multiple segments : Residential , Commercial, Agricultural, AutoGas. Directly responsible for 125+ employees.Implemented game plan to build and expand service area’s in multiple area’s.Dramatically increased coverage area through successful start-up operations. Built new business units from the ground up creating new opportunities for growth and adding additional cash flow. Maintain an active Class B CDL with the tanker endorsement/hazmat.

Colorado/Wyoming/Utah

Responsible for all aspects of propane distribution and related services to multiple segments: Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, Auto Gas, Tank Exchange.Ferrellgas, L.P. is comprised of three divisions including: Ferrellgas, Blue Rhino, and Ferrell North America, and is the second largest propane distributor in the United States. Ferrellgas serves over 1 million agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial customers in all fifty states, with annual sales exceeding 2 billion. Received multiple corporate annual performance awards including Safety, Customer Service Performance, and Cash Flow excellence.Successfully manage a fleet of over 100 commercial vehicles, drivers, customer service representatives, and account managers. Implemented game plan to build and expand service area’s in multiple area’s.Dramatically increased coverage area through successful start-up operations. Built new business units from the ground up creating new opportunities for growth and adding additional cash flow. Maintain an active Class B CDL with the tanker endorsement/hazmat.Comply with federal and state regulations for transporting, storing, and distributing propane from multiple distribution centers. Active member and participant in CPGA and CPERC.Consistently one of the top producing Service Centers.Excellent experience in P&L management and improving margins, while exceeding strategic and tactical goals across an organization.

Colorado/Wyoming/New Mexico

Responsible for all aspects of propane distribution and related services to multiple segment types in seven states.Ferrellgas, L.P. is comprised of three divisions including: Ferrellgas, Blue Rhino, and Ferrell North America, and is the second largest propane distributor in the United States. Ferrellgas serves over 1 million agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial customers in all fifty states, with annual sales exceeding 2 billion. Received multiple corporate annual performance awards including Safety, Customer Service Performance, and Cash Flow excellence.Successfully managed a fleet of over 150 commercial vehicles, drivers, customer service representatives, and account managers.Implemented game plan to build and expand service area’s in multiple states.Dramatically increased coverage area through successful start-up operations. Built new business units from the ground up creating new opportunities for growth and adding additional cash flow. Involved in one of the most successful acquisitions of an independent propane company based on performa. Personally started the process by building the relationship with the owner then worked with the acquisition team to complete the deal.Comply with federal and state regulations for transporting, storing, and distributing propane from multiple distribution centers. Consistently one of the top producing EBITDA RegionsExcellent experience in P&L management and improving margins, while exceeding strategic and tactical goals across an organization.Managed multiple sales account managers. Setting weekly, monthly, and yearly sales and retention goals. Active member and participant in CPGA and CPERC

Portland Oregon

Responsible for all aspects of propane distribution and related services in greater Portland Oregon territorty and Southwest Washington.Ferrellgas, L.P. is comprised of three divisions including: Ferrellgas, Blue Rhino, and Ferrell North America, and is the second largest propane distributor in the United States. Ferrellgas serves over 1 million agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial customers in all fifty states, with annual sales exceeding 2 billion. Received multiple corporate annual performance awards including Safety, Customer Service Performance, and Cash Flow excellence. Successfully managed a fleet of over 25 commercial vehicles, drivers, service technicians, and customer service representatives.Implemented game plan to build and expand service area’s in multiple area’s.Dramatically increased coverage area through successful marketing and sales tactics. Maintain an active Class B CDL with the tanker endorsement/hazmat.Comply with federal and state regulations for transporting, storing, and distributing propane from multiple distribution centers. Participated in NWPAGA.Consistently one of the top producing Service Centers.Excellent experience in P&L management and improving margins, while exceeding strategic and tactical goals across an organization.

Colorado / Oregon / Florida

Directed merchandising and operational aspects of a store that generated 67 million in sales per year. Supervised a staff of 250+ employees and trained over 20 to assume supervisory positions.Assumed a vital role in human resource management through interviewing, placing new employees, developing and promoting internal candidates, counseling, and terminating.