Gary W. Kughn Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

CENTEGIX creates safer spaces. We innovate technology to empower and protect people, and leaders nationwide trust our safety solutions to provide peace of mind. With the simple push of a button on our wearable CrisisAlert badge, an alert instantly reaches administrators and responders. CrisisAlert is unique for its ability to deliver precise alert location, immediate audio and visual incident notifications (including lighted strobes, screen messages, and intercom integration) for campus-wide incidents, and 100% full-campus coverage. We go well beyond the limitations of legacy communications devices and single-dimensional apps, because in a crisis: Every. Second. Matters.

Major Responsibilities;Deliver solutions to law enforcement and government agencies that save time, allow for better communication, and save lives. Collaborate with law enforcement to implement ballistic shields, body armor, weapons, and suppressors while providing schools, hospitals, and various other organizations with software with a direct link to first responders.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Major Responsibilities;Coordinated and liaised with local politicians and government affairs agencies on expanding use of state-wide Pre-K programs. Explored and established new territories for PreK-6 software and services and provided oversight and direction for curriculum and instruction, teacher support and coaching, professional development, school culture, assessments, and student support services.Key Deliverables;• Consistently maintained a 100% contract renewal rate and doubled size of company.• Exceeded yearly sales goals by 50% and contributed to organization’s most profitable financial year by leading team.

Major Responsibilities;Oversaw all aspects of business, including sales, operations, and delivery of educational software and virtual programs. Directed cross-functional team with direct ownership of sales, customer service, and technical departments, including managing the end-to-end lifecycle of major projects. Closed millions of dollars in state contracts, including with Michigan department of corrections by hiring quality people and providing the training necessary to hit key benchmarks. Organized current program utilized by Michigan department of corrections for educating inmates.Key Deliverables;• Retained lost relationships and critical logos by spearheading a culture of success.• Won General Motors contract to provide training for retirees and displaced workers.• Grew company into an industry leader over next 20 years by driving a turnaround in environment.• Produced millions of dollars in revenue each year, playing a key role in improving sales and margin performance.• Launched two additional companies and introduced a truck driving school that ran successfully for seven consecutive years.• Delivered subject matter expert (SME) and industry resource presentations nationwide on design and implementation of state-wide computer learning systems.Additional ExperienceRecovery Diver - Marine Patrol, Office of Genesee County Sheriff, Flint, MITechnology Facilitator & Job Placement Specialist, Flint Community Schools, Flint, MIMilitary ExperienceSergeant | Airborne Ranger, United States Army, Fort Benning, GA

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Organizational Administration, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Associate Of Science - As, Accounting