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Youngstown, Oh, Us

• Orchestrated global expansion strategies, forging international partnerships to amplify market presence and drive sustainable growth across diverse regions.• Spearheaded digital transformation efforts, revolutionizing operational workflows, and launching innovative products to expand market presence.• Cultivated a culture of collaboration, mentoring executive teams and facilitating leadership development for long-term organizational success.• Leveraged data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, enhancing operational efficiency and competitive positioning in global markets.• Drove measurable growth and innovation through strategic partnerships, improving efficiency and expanding market share across international markets.

• Directed strategic diversification, expanding services beyond incineration to Fortune 50 companies and government agencies, driving revenue from $22MM to $50MM while boosting EBITDA from $1.2MM to $11.9MM through enhanced service offerings, strategic pricing, process enhancements, and cost controls.• Pioneered industry-first ISO, Safety, and MACT certifications, setting new compliance standards while implementing continuous improvement strategies.• Invested in Leadership Development. Partnered with industry leaders to enhance safety and compliance. Secured critical regulatory permits, resulting in an annual backlog increase of $20MM.• Facilitated merger of five subsidiaries, improving operational efficiency. Then, merged and integrated Von Roll America, Inc. into Heritage.

• Established regional expansion, diversifying services, and enhancing team capabilities, driving revenue growth from $3MM to $25MM while aligning with corporate objectives.• Revitalized sales team performance through targeted training programs, emphasizing industry expertise and resource utilization metrics for enhanced outcomes.• Led offshore facility acquisition initiative, assembling cross-functional team to assess market opportunities and expansion potential for long-term growth.• Executed strategic asset evaluations, negotiating sales from closed operations, resulting in $1.5MM annual cost savings and improved operational efficiency.• Cultivated strategic partnerships and fostered cross-departmental synergies, aligning regional objectives with corporate goals to maintain market leadership.

• Directed implementation of innovative financial technologies, streamlining operations. Restructured debt portfolio, yielding significant interest expense reductions.• Implemented innovative financial technologies, automating processes, and streamlining operations for substantial efficiency gains. Revolutionized financial processes, driving sales from zero to $21MM and securing a $72MM contract through strategic third-party collaboration. • Fostered cross-functional partnerships, aligning financial objectives across departments and mentoring teams to elevate overall performance.• Drove cost-reduction initiatives, optimizing bottom-line performance. Negotiated favorable vendor terms and resolved tax disputes, enhancing cash flow management.• Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives and debt restructuring, significantly reducing interest expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.Other positions held included CIO/Controller @ Von Roll Inc.; Director IT & Development @ Ed Taylor Construction; Executive VP & GM @ Centennial Computer Services; Senior Analyst @ APAC Highway Construction Co.; Teacher/Tutor @ Austintown Local Schools (part-time)

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration; Emphasis: Economics And Finance

Associate'S Degree, Computer Science