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Overland Park, KS, US

Pittsburg, Kansas, US

President of Railway Sourcing Solutions, LLC - Rail Industry Supply Chain Specialists

Jacksonville, FL, US

Led team of 26 management employees responsible for the purchase and distribution of $1.2 billion in infrastructure and terminal related materials and services including rail, ties, ballast, communication and signal materials, construction design services, intermodal equipment & services and work equipment. Much of the focus was on improving department.

Omaha, NE, US

Directed team of 9 employees responsible for the procurement of infrastructure materials for the Union Pacific Engineering Department. Led multiple strategic sourcing efforts to ensure supply of critical materials and reduce Total Cost of Ownership for Union Pacific's Engineering materials. Successfully led a project to outsource the Union Pacific signal.

Omaha, NE, US

Directed strategic joint sourcing efforts, including activities with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Overnite Transportation, and RailMarketplace.com, a rail industry joint venture. Annual purchase savings to Union Pacific from these efforts exceeded $5.0 million. Drove the implementation and integration of a new web-based eProcurement system. Led Union.

Omaha, NE, US

Directed the procurement and distribution of diesel fuel for the eastern portion of Union Pacific (Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast). Designed new e-fuel pricing system. Managed the sale of waste fuel oil and waste lubricants.

Jacksonville, FL, US

Directed all activities involved in the procurement of $350 million of energy products. Ran interdepartmental team that was responsible for improving locomotive fuel efficiency, optimizing locomotive utilization, and reducing fuel costs. Found over $7 million in annual fuel cost savings through improved logistics, competitive pricing and innovative tax.

Fort Worth, Texas, US

Managed the scheduling, distribution, and inventory of 1billion gallons of annual diesel fuel purchases. Coordinated shipments on pipelines, barges, trucks and a fleet of 590 rail cars to ensure proper supply at all Burlington Northern Santa Fe fueling facilities. Traded over $100 million in energy futures.

Managed the personnel function for 76 union employees including payroll, job placements, time claims, and other labor relations related issues. Managed $8 million of locomotive, freight car, work equipment and track material inventories.

Negotiated contracts with truck load and rail carriers. Coordinated shipments of inbound company material and audited freight bills to reduce freight expense. Achieved annual savings of $800,000 through negotiations and routing improvements. Developing an innovative LTL flat bed strategy.

Learned about railroad operations by working with several departments throughout various parts of the U. S.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management