Responsible for providing prominent US grain companies with targeted business development, risk management, and supply chain efficiency strategies in order to drive revenues and gain market share.

Developing North American Supply Chain for Grain and Feedstuffs for TRC Trading. This includes developing freight lanes, risk management and back office functions. Target markets include Asia, East Mediterranean and North Africa.

Responsible for leading a team to establish grain-trading business, systems, and framework from the ground up. Oversaw the design and implementation of supply chain solutions, identified profitable partnerships, and managed day-to-day trading operations. • Built proprietary ERP solution that captured and tracked core business processes from source to final destination. • Solidified key supply chain relationships with suppliers, port authorities, and major railroads.

Responsible for leading the transformation of Lansing’s international operations into a globally recognized industry leader via a 20-member cross-functional team focused on logistics, trading, and exports. • Designed and implemented business improvements that increased ability to deliver product by 1000%, and increased annual gross revenue by 1100%.• Held key role in the 20% equity interest purchase by largest global feed manufacturer, and added $200M in market capitalization by integrating new investment partner. • Positioned Lansing as China’s largest U.S.-based grain supplier, increasing market share to 20% from <1%. • Participated in China-U.S. negotiations during American corn product embargo.

Responsible for leading a team of 15 to build international supply chain business. Duties included managing risks, logistics, and day-to-day operations.• Top performing subsidiary in the Touton group by ROE.• Managed the successful start-up of United States subsidiary office for the firm. This included the incorporation, tax preparation, credit facilities and firm strategy.

Responsible for the day-to-day management and financial goals for a subsidiary of the Canadian based Upper Lakes Group. This included every aspect of the business including trading, business development, accounting, treasury, risk management and human resources.• Initiated 4 programs on the Great Lakes utilizing Upper Lakes bulk carriers and barges.• Initiated a bulk container export program of grain and grain bi-products expanding the groups’ reach to Asian destinations.

Responsible for identifying and forging profitable alliances and programs for this agricultural commodity trading firm. Conceptualized and instituted supply chain model to control costs, accelerate service levels, and optimize partnerships. • Boosted margins 25% by launching multiple product export programs, negotiating contracts with shippers, and sourcing products at a discount.• Doubled domestic wheat program, company’s highest-margin commodity, in 1 year. • Orchestrated procurement agreement with Suncor for new Canadian ethanol plant, with guaranteed service revenue and expanded trading opportunities. • Established new export programs to Asia, Middle East, and Mexico, capitalizing on supply chain efficiencies and eliminating credit risk via strategic partnerships.

Responsible for overseeing the Eastern U.S.’s commodity-trading operation for a global merchant company. Developed and leveraged supply and demand balance sheets, price and weather forecasting models, and delivery economics. • Promoted to helm North American Soft Wheat Trading division with oversight for worldwide import, export, and marketing programs. • Trained and developed 5+ new employees, accelerating timeline to full productivity.

Recruited to establish and sustain a grain-trading business serving a multi-state region for North America’s largest agricultural cooperative. • Directed domestic and export trading program with a $100M speculative cash position, and increased sales 900%. • Cultivated strategic joint ventures and alliances to optimize operations, reduce costs, and amplify market share.