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Shelbyville, In

Developed and commercialized new proprietary residential & light commercial products. Patented the fiberglass Integrated Roof Deck System (IRD) in 2019 for insulating underneath roof decks. Creating cost effective solutions for customers by offering solid value propositions.Creating business opportunities that allow Customers to differentiate themselves and be first movers in the market.

Greenville, South Carolina

Proven ability to create and lead companies into new profitable markets utilizing sustainable sales strategies and strong value propositions for the client. Key accomplishments:- Established initial outside sales team for Guardian Fiberglass.- Full business-unit management, including market strategy and sales team responsibility- Managed sales team that was responsible for insulation contractor, commercial distribution and metal building insulation sales channel- $75MM+ annual… Show more Proven ability to create and lead companies into new profitable markets utilizing sustainable sales strategies and strong value propositions for the client. Key accomplishments:- Established initial outside sales team for Guardian Fiberglass.- Full business-unit management, including market strategy and sales team responsibility- Managed sales team that was responsible for insulation contractor, commercial distribution and metal building insulation sales channel- $75MM+ annual sales- Proficient at sales budgeting and production planning- Invented and commercialized several proprietary products and systems (21 patents issued) for Guardian that have resulted in excess of $50MM in sales. Developed several products which other manufacturers adopted that quickly became industry standards.- Known throughout the industry as an innovative market expert and strong individual sales contributor maintaining strong relationships with key accounts-Built an international fiberglass export business that achieved in excess of $30MM in sales by the third year-Created value for the company by consistently delivering new products, programs, and strategies to increase profitable sales Show less

Worked as a branch mgr for the Owens Corning Supply Division- Louisville, KY location, increased sales 30% each year for three consecutive yearsPromoted to Zone Marketing Manager responsible for sales & marketing growth of Insulation Contractor & Independent Lumber Dealer business segments.- Key account sales responsibility- Annual sales forecasting- New account development- Sales team responsibility - Led all Supply Division regions in sales growth for insulation… Show more Worked as a branch mgr for the Owens Corning Supply Division- Louisville, KY location, increased sales 30% each year for three consecutive yearsPromoted to Zone Marketing Manager responsible for sales & marketing growth of Insulation Contractor & Independent Lumber Dealer business segments.- Key account sales responsibility- Annual sales forecasting- New account development- Sales team responsibility - Led all Supply Division regions in sales growth for insulation contractor sales for two years Show less