Skip Paterson, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

1910 Legacy Enterprises is a 100% employee owned (ESOP) company and a holding company of White Electrical and Axis Energy. White Electrical is a full service industrial electrical contractor supplying a wide range of key industries in the southeast. Axis Energy delivers renewable energy solutions nationally. 1910 Legacy and its subsidiaries share common values and goals to become our customers’ preferred solutions provider.Skip joined the board in 2016 and serves as an Independent Director on the Board of 1910 Legacy Enterprises. He Chairs the Board and serves on the Finance and Audit Committee.

Fayetteville, Ga, Us

Concrete Supply Company is the leading industry partner for hauling sand, stone, topsoil, construction and bulk materials for the construction industry. After almost 70 years of family ownership, as of Dec 2019, company is 100% owned by its ESOP.Skip serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Concrete Supply Company. He is the Lead Director and Chairs the Compensation Committee and serves on Nominating and Governance Committee as well.

Lawrenceville, Georgia, Us

Essential Ingredients is a 100% employee owned (ESOP) company. It is a specialty chemical distributor which contributes to the success of its customers and suppliers in the person care, household/ industrial cleaner, cosmetic and related industries by meeting their peer for technical sales support, exceptional customer service, superior products, timely delivery of raw materials and, very importantly, innovation. In pursuit of this mission the Company strives for excellence and demonstrates integrity in an environment where people can develop their skills and potential while being rewarded for their contribution to a profitable company. Skip serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Essential Ingredients. He Chairs the People and Culture Committee and serves on Nominating and Governance Committee as well.

Recognizing an entrepreneurial opportunity, I founded a consulting firm to provide onsite/remote HR services, as part of temporary or Board assignments, with international and domestic companies and non-profit organizations. PeopleThought, LLC serves telecommunications, energy, software, manufacturing, distribution, retail sales, financial / professional services, and management consulting organizations, with annual revenue ranging from $1million to $4 billion.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Recruited from a consulting assignment to lead this $400 million global manufacturer of engineered components and technology solutions through significant change, I led change management and leadership development for top 35 executives; reviewed 560 positions for high potential and at-risk employees; and upgraded talent across organization. Implemented “Working to be the Best,” improving levels/span of control 50%. Vacation accruals and US hourly retirement plan unfunded liabilities were significantly reduced. Successfully implemented North America HRIS project, redesigned sales incentive plans and drove new performance management process resulting in 100 % PfP completion. ITT Cannon was named top employer in Nogales, Mexico and ITT China was named 100 Best HR Management Companies.Achieved 0.45 injury rate vs. 1.78 in one year, reduced water usage 20%, reduced non-hazardous waste disposal 60%. Obtained Company’s first global certification Health and Safety OHSAS 18001 and Environment ISO 14001. Through LSS project achieved over $14Min one year savings.

States, Amercia, Us

Reporting to the CEO, I served as Senior Executive responsible for human capital management leadership and facilities for this Private Equity owned international software supplier of retail, lumber, auto, and wholesale distributions with $400 million annual sales and 2200 employees. Transitioned Management Team’s mindset from $100 million company to a highly profitable midsize company and accomplished this during a severe economic downturn. Introduced a talent management program instrumental to 30% EBITDA improvement and increased sales productivity 30%. Led multi-million dollar operating expenses reduction. Increased Customer Service NPS scores from -20 to +30.

Madison, Wisconsin, Us

I was recruited to provide human capital management leadership for this international Fortune 1000, NYSE-listed supplier of electricity, natural gas, nuclear, wind energy, professional services, and railroad services, with more than $3.4 billion annual sales and 5300 employees. Negotiated 5 Union contracts, affecting 2500 employees. Increased stock price 30%. Downsized international operations in China/Brazil, delivering multibillion cost savings. Implemented new HR delivery model, with significant cost/tax savings. Alliant Energy was named Top 50 Best Diversity Companies during my tenure.

Reporting to the Chairman and CEO, I provided leadership for the HR organization of this Fortune 1000, NYSE listed supplier of enterprise software solutions, with nearly $1 billion annual sales, operating in 40 countries and 5000 employees. Rebuilt management leadership team. Increased EPS 72%. Drove multi-million cost savings in employment costs and operating expenses. Implemented pay for performance. Introduced succession planning for 193 high potential candidates. Led Development’s offshore resourcing project, adding 30% more capacity without increasing cost. JD Edwards was named 100 Best Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

Reporting to Chairman and CEO, served as Senior Executive for this natural gas pipeline company, with $4.4 billion annual revenue, $9 billion in assets, 3500 employees, and operations in 16 states.

Reported to Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Was responsible for all human resource programs to support over 12,000 employees in the fourth largest wireless communications company in the United States. Company grew from $800 million to more than $4 billion in 6 years. BellSouth was named Best Practice Company for HR Measurements.

B.S, General Management

M.B.A, Marketing

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