Jim Grotrian Email & Phone Number

Plattsmouth, Ne, Us

Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

I decided to go back to my roots and was lucky enough to be hired by a great company which has been serving Nebraska for 90 years. I am a Land Manager and Sales Associate for UFARM in southeast Nebraska . I look forward to hearing from my LinkedIn friends who might be looking for a trusted professional who can take care of your family treasure or important investments. No more suits and ties. Just boots, jeans and pickup trucks! UFARM offers a full range of farm and ranch… Show more I decided to go back to my roots and was lucky enough to be hired by a great company which has been serving Nebraska for 90 years. I am a Land Manager and Sales Associate for UFARM in southeast Nebraska . I look forward to hearing from my LinkedIn friends who might be looking for a trusted professional who can take care of your family treasure or important investments. No more suits and ties. Just boots, jeans and pickup trucks! UFARM offers a full range of farm and ranch management services, including real estate sales, rural property appraisals, auction services, consultations and crop insurance. UFARM has operated in Nebraska since the early 1930’s. Show less

Nebraska, United States

Bellevue Nebraska

■ Strategically planned ahead for expected 100% growth in customer base; created the SOPs, reengineered processes, and workflow tools to seamlessly double customers and only add 5 FTEs.■ Key leader in preparing an organization to hit new revenue goals in large part due to new strategic corporate partnerships.■ Insightfully created core operations team to leverage unique B2B strategic partnership program, largest of its kind nationally, after 3 leadership changes in under 5 years; drove… Show more ■ Strategically planned ahead for expected 100% growth in customer base; created the SOPs, reengineered processes, and workflow tools to seamlessly double customers and only add 5 FTEs.■ Key leader in preparing an organization to hit new revenue goals in large part due to new strategic corporate partnerships.■ Insightfully created core operations team to leverage unique B2B strategic partnership program, largest of its kind nationally, after 3 leadership changes in under 5 years; drove up new partner agreements by 47% in less than 2 years and a 10% increase in revenue. Show less

Bellevue, Ne

■ Negotiated 93% reduction on licensure expense from $90K to $6K for a new relationship projected to generate $1M in new revenue. ■ Grew an effective market channel by 62.5% with a focus on relationship development with marketing partners.■ Successfully grew student enrollment by 10% in one channel with new leadership and powerful staff training and coaching.

Omaha, Ne

Former titles: VP of External Relations (2005-2008), Executive Dean of Campuses & Student Services (1999-2005).■ Spearheaded a $95M, 250K sqft construction project that set a gold standard in its industry nationwide, while personally securing 78% of the $45M in private donations. ■ Managed all acquisitions of real estate and hiring of contractors for over $100M in building projects. Incredible foresight led to negotiations with the Senate Armed Services Committee to secure property… Show more Former titles: VP of External Relations (2005-2008), Executive Dean of Campuses & Student Services (1999-2005).■ Spearheaded a $95M, 250K sqft construction project that set a gold standard in its industry nationwide, while personally securing 78% of the $45M in private donations. ■ Managed all acquisitions of real estate and hiring of contractors for over $100M in building projects. Incredible foresight led to negotiations with the Senate Armed Services Committee to secure property in a Defense Authorization Act years in advance of future expansion, including a 142-acre parcel for $7.9M. ■ Revamped strategies for all fundraising programs, provoking $50M in donations for capital projects, integrated partnerships and direct support.■ Uniquely navigated around state approval requirements to build $4.2M fiber optic network; slashing annual expenses by 50% and securing infrastructure for 40 years to come. ■ Produced 400% explosion in funding from acquisition of federal grants. ■ Teamed up with executive director of Nebraska Community College system to secure $24M in additional funding. Made visionary go/no-go decisions involving millions of dollars that would impact physical operations and long-term expenses for decades.■ Incredibly organized, has led operating budgets of $100M, 51 locations, and teams up to 400.■ Forged a path of civility serving as the public face, media spokesman, and active lobbyist during controversial leadership of one organization. Show less

■ One the largest chambers in the nation serving 3800 members of the local business community. ■ Responsible for public policy and advocacy work on behalf of members.■ In the face of the recession, created a unique ‘fly-back’ event gathering state representatives from D.C. and 1000 local business attendees to enable continued influence on federal policy issues while being sensitive to members’ budget constraints.■ Known for being an honest, transparent listener with the ability to… Show more ■ One the largest chambers in the nation serving 3800 members of the local business community. ■ Responsible for public policy and advocacy work on behalf of members.■ In the face of the recession, created a unique ‘fly-back’ event gathering state representatives from D.C. and 1000 local business attendees to enable continued influence on federal policy issues while being sensitive to members’ budget constraints.■ Known for being an honest, transparent listener with the ability to formulate large cohesive strategies that are both strategic and impactful. Show less

M.A., Education

B.S., Business