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Tampa, Fl, Us

Des Moines, Iowa, Us

Landus Cooperative is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, with 600 full-time employees at locations in more than 60 communities, sixth largest licensed grain storage in the United States and approximately 7,000 member-owners. A diversified cooperative offering precision agronomy sales and services; expert risk management services; grain management; domestic and global grain merchandising; and manufacturing of feed, SoyPlus® and SoyChlor®, for herds across the globe.Why Landus Cooperative? Navigating a major merger to deliver even higher value for their customers; strong focus on customer service, innovation and profitability; a nice blend of retail products and services along with manufacturing and logistics, and best of all a passion to leveraging technology and data to fuel the mission.Positions: CITO - September 2017 to PresentHighlights: • Launched a business transformation project including the selection of a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and the completion of joint process designs. • Implemented customer relationship management (Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM) contact management, activity tracking, and service management. • Championed new customer digital experience. Delivered a new grower web-based and mobile app experience. • Completed the first two phases of our data warehouse strategy enabling CRM and new customer digital experience. Started business intelligence journey with select KPIs, data visualization, and broader datasets. • Begun cybersecurity transformation by implementing user awareness and training, performed third-party assessments with dark web exploration, upgraded vital technologies, and launched new detection and prevention solutions. • Advanced the use of automation to improve receiving and load out of grain at nine of service centers. • Implemented significant technology projects to provide improved business operation and communication.

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Ingram Barge Company is a privately held North America marine transportation and logistics company with 2,600 associates, 140 towboats (floating offices), 4,500 barges, and 14 shore-side facilities along the inland river system. Ingram is at the cross-roads of the world economy moving some of the most critical mass cargo in the United States.Why Ingram? Industry leader, family owned and operated, strong integrity, focus on customer service, values associates and their families, a legacy of community support, and leveraged technology as a differentiatorPositions: SVP and CIO - January 2013 to January 2017 (4 years) VP of Information Services - December 2010 to January 2013 (2 years)Lead technology strategy, delivery, and services for Ingram Home Office and Marine Group. Successfully improving associate engagement, customer service, business alignment, delivery velocity, supporting services, and technology relevance.Highlights: • Implemented a business intelligence strategy, company-wide KPIs, and technology stack • Improved customer satisfaction (Net Promoter Score 90+) • Modernized a customer facing system utilizing a mobile first approach • Built a customer-driven cyber security program and exploration of the dark web • Christening of the M/V Robert J. Barker (5000 HP twin screw towboat)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. crane division is a global industry leader in lift solutions and aftermarket services with manufacturing, distribution, and facilities in 20 countries. Manitowoc is recognized as one of the premier innovators and providers of crawler, tower, and mobile cranes for the heavy construction industry.Why Manitowoc? Industry leader, innovative, excellent at strategy with a focus on growth, strong value for customer service and quality, global operations, and great employeesPosition: Director, IT - July 2005 to December 2010 (5.5 years)Oversaw technology strategy, project execution, and service delivery for the Crane Americas division. Successfully aligning technology services with the business, delivering value for the technology investment, improving customer service, and increasing the relevance of technology.Highlights:• Launched a new commercial web-based telematics solution• Established service management program improving customer satisfaction• Delivered $17,000,000 in investment-generated savings over three years by directing and implementing value-added technology investments through delivery of 160 projects

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Ford Motor Company is an innovative Top 10 Fortune 500 global automotive company. As a car aficionado, it was an exciting place to work, great place to learn the automotive industry, and apply leading edge technologies.Why Ford? Industry leader, innovative, large company experience, global operations, strong value for customer service and quality, great employees, and the ability to work with so many different cultures.Positions: Senior Strategic Portfolio Manager – February 2002 to July 2005 (3.5 years) Strategic Portfolio Manager – March 2001 to February 2002 (1 year) Application Group Manager – June 1999 – March 2001 (2 years) Senior Systems Analyst/Developer – April 1997 to June 1999 (2 years) Packaging, Testing, Deployment Specialist – September 1996 to April 1997 (1 years) Ford College Graduate Program (3 years): Developer – March 1996 to September 1996 Application Support & Internet Analyst – June 1995 to March 1996 Analyst/Developer/Site Management Support – March 1994 to June 1995 Analyst/Developer – June 1993 to March 1994Highlights: • Executed customer-driven Six Sigma Green Belt project identifying root cause of major product issue, resulting in a cost savings of $2M. • Developed an e-commerce application enabling Lean supply chain replenishment, yielding ROI of 292% within one year. • Executed $68M technology program that raised the company’s manufacturing competitiveness by increasing productivity and reducing process waste, resulting in a cost savings of $80M. • Built a subscription-based messaging information bus used for Lean supply chain replenishment. • Designed and developed a strategy for performing high-volume data collection. Deployed over 800 data collectors across 16 countries. • Developed a scheduling system using real-time web-based application, resulting in over $700k annual savings and a nomination for the 1996 Henry Ford Technology Award.