With over 34 years of experience in the Lawn & Garden & Flooring industry my passion is fostering relationships & building teams to drive results beneficial to both the retailer and corporation through creativity, innovative thinking and implementation.Results driven leader with experience in developing & managing large sales force, national account management, marketing, strategic planning, brand development, sales & program development. Strong problem solving skills able to quickly assess and deliver actionable plans providing desired results. Excel in building strong, lasting business partnerships internally and externally enabling for quick resolve & accomplishment.» Current role: EVP of Sales for The Home Depot. Full P&L responsibility driving sales, marketing & product development for US, Canada.» 2 yrs. as VP of Sales for QEP Leading The Home Depot team. Responsible for sales, marketing and product development.» 3 yrs as VP of Sales South Region (Scotts Miracle-Gro) I was responsible for development and execution of sales and marketing strategies delivering market share growth» 5 yrs experience leading team of sales/marketing associates managing The Home Depot account ($1B in sales) as Director of Sales for Scotts Miracle-Gro.» 6 yrs experience with direct merchant responsibility driving Scotts Miracle-Gro brands as Business Development Director.» 6 yrs as national account manager working with multiple retailers in the Lawn & Garden industry.When not working I enjoy exercising, a few rounds of golf and spending time with my wife of 27 years and two daughters.