My current position is Chief People Officer, and my charge is to manage the strategy and processes related to building and retaining an exceptional team of professionals. CPOs act as advisors and consultants—but must also be able to roll up their sleeves and execute solutions. Their job is to optimize people-centered activities such as hiring, professional development, leadership training, and performance management to ensure these efforts support the company’s growth and bottom line. Truth at Work Roundtable Member--Kokomo 2020--Hammer Award Fight Club2019--Secretary Huston Electric, Inc. Board of Directors2017--Spirit of Fight Club Award2017--Fight Club Men's Ministry Core Team2011--Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year--Huston Electric2011--Tippy Connect Young Professional of the Year2001-2014--Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service Award2011--Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the YearCommunity Involvement/ Board of Director Experience:2012--Appointed as a member of the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau by the Mayor of Kokomo, Greg Goodnight.2012--Selected as the Liaison from the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau to the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance.2013--Appointed as a member of the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau by the Howard County Commissioners. 2006-2007--President, Board of Directors--Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce.Huston Inc. Board of Directors, Secretary of Division 8 World Sign Association, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors, Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, Kokomo Humane Society Board of Directors, Haynes Apperson Board of Directors and The Crossing Board of Directors.Past Chairman,Treasurer & Secretary of the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman of Leadership Kokomo, Region 4 Workforce Development Board of Directors, GKEDA Finance Committee, GKEDA Bylaw Committee.Specialties: 25 + years in Sales & Marketing has led me to my current position. Servant Leadership, Community Involvement & Professional Networking are the keys to my success. 25 + years of Sales Management, Training and Personal Development of new Account Executives.Certified Customer Service Professional by the Center for Customer Driven Quality Center at Purdue University.