Steve Calkins Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Fl, Us

Tampa, Florida

Responsible for global legal affairs of the company and leads human resources team. Advises company, executive management and board regarding diverse international operations, including manufacturing, distribution and supply chain, trade and customs, wholesaling, e-commerce, franchising, licensing and retail. Ashley Furniture is one of the largest furniture manufacturers and retail brands (1,000+ store fronts) in the world with over 35,000 employees.

Boca Raton, Fl

Led Business Solutions Division ("BSD"), a $5B publicly-reported business segment, comprised of selling and distributing supplies and services across various customer segments through e-commerce, inside sales and field resources in U.S. and Canada. Managed the division P&L and set strategic direction to grow profitable sales across customer segments and vertical markets. During tenure, led other significant functions, including e-commerce, global marketing, customer service and B2B merchandising. Occupied role of both President and Chief Legal Officer while a successor CLO was recruited.

Bocar Raton, Fl

Responsible for the global legal affairs of $15B publicly-traded company and served as Corporate Secretary. Provided legal counsel to executive and other senior management, as well as the board of directors. Led restructure of legal department arising from prior OfficeMax merger. Managed the governance aspects arising from the retirement of the CEO and Chairman and on-boarding of new CEO. Continued as CLO for several months after being promoted to President.

Boca Raton, Fl

Managed the North American contract (B2B) field sales organization, which services small, medium and large businesses, education and government customers. Led division P&L, setting strategic direction to grow profitable sales across customer segments and vertical markets, and developing and managing emerging services and solutions, including furniture, copy and print, janitorial, break room, technology and managed print services (MPS). Also responsible for the Company's North American Print & Services business (Copy & Print Depot), including for online, B2B and retail customers, the Canadian operations (Grand & Toy), and Customer Service for all Company channels.

Boca Raton, Fl

Prior to the merger with Office Max, managed Office Depot's legacy $2.3B US inside and field sales organization, which services small, medium and large businesses, education and government customers. Established Inside Sales Organization (which has since grown 6X) and a more centralized Sales Operations team, leading to improved pricing strategy, sales capabilities, incentives and performance.

Boca Raton, Fl

Led legal team in the U.S. supporting the North American operations, including with respect to litigation, advertising, employment law, real estate, IP, and corporate agreements. Handled select international, corporate and M&A matters.

Delray Beach, Fl

Delray Beach, Fl

Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

Tampa, Fl

Summer Associate, 1997

Columbia, Sc

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law