Todd Garretson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

HANDS-ON GUIDANCE AT EVERY STEPWe help business owners and leaders plan-for and overcome the toughest of challenges in areas such as strategy and performance, leadership development, team cohesion and succession planning.Part of a leadership team for a family business, multi-generational family enterprise or a privately held company who is focused on building long-term value in your enterprise? Let's plan a time to chat.You can learn more about CircleMakers at www.circlemakers.co.

Georgia

At the Cox Family Enterprise Center, we value the Family Enterprise Community above all else. As the oldest family business center in the world, we have developed and explored a variety of strategies for enhancing the collective interests of families and businesses – in our region, and beyond.We holistically support business families by creating comprehensive education tailored to their needs. For those working within family enterprises, we offer programs designed to foster greater strength and services intended to generate synergy in both family and business contexts. For those working as advisors to business families, we have designed education to deepen their perspectives and equip them with the necessary skills for working in the field.Bookending these efforts, we engage in industry-shaping research and undergraduate and graduate education through the Coles College of Business. At the core of these efforts perpetually remains our commitment to education as a crucial tool for enhancing the wealth and success of the entire community.

Greater Atlanta Area

HopeWorks is a Christian Ministry that restores and rebuilds lives.Have you ever thought of your backyard as a mission field? For many parts of the greater Atlanta region, that’s exactly what it is. A short 30 minute drive can bring you within arms reach of close to 170,000 seniors and widows living below the poverty level.Our committed and compassionate family of partners and volunteers bring Caring Hearts & Helping Hands to low income widows and at risk fatherless youth in the city of Atlanta.For over 30 Years, we have been helping low income widows in the metro Atlanta area with:Weatherization assistance for their homesGas furnace and gas water heater repairsGeneral home maintenanceOn average, HopeWorks helps over 400 senior homeowners each year to warm their homes, lower utility costs, and ultimately remain independent longer.HopeWorks is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Christian Ministry.

Atlanta, Ga

Lead start-up initiative; build and launch new growth platform for home products at critical retailers. Key executive on leadership team for $500M+ organizational segment (four major product categories, three consumer brands). Manage direct reports and multimillion-dollar budget. Report directly to the President of GBU. Oversee growth strategy development, execution, and P&L. Designed and implemented two new business models / platforms to redefine consumer experience in home products. Led cross-functional team in design and commercialization of end-to-end, multi-channel experience for home products. Designed, delivered, and led implementation of managed, in-home service networks across North America which expanded market. Key thought leader in accelerating new product and category development areas.

Upper Saddle River, Nj

Following Hunter Douglas acquisition and subsequent consolidation of Elmar Inc., promoted to direct second largest of seven US sales regions ($83M and 3,000+ active accounts). P&L responsibility for number one US sales market. Managed direct and indirect reports, and multimillion-dollar budget. Reported to President of $400M division of Hunter Douglas North America.

Willow Grove, Pa

Key executive and principal on leadership team. Accountable for annual strategy for $66M+ organization in multiple states, representing 20+ product lines of custom products and business programs sold across NA. Managed direct reports, 39 indirect reports across US, and multimillion-dollar budget. Reported to company President. Transformed division to produce consistent double digit sales; significantly reduced turnover. Implemented corporate level marketing programs, national product launches, customer loyalty programs, and dealer training events. Secured volume of independent retailers (70% of company revenue) to customer segmentation and alliance program, yielding consistent double-digit organic sales growth per year. Implemented new business strategies generating $2.1M in new business sales each year.

Charlotte, Nc

Supervised sales, marketing, and customer service operations in Charlotte, NC. Managed 10 direct reports and million dollar budget. Directed and led sales and call center teams and activities across six states. Reported to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Expanded regional sales from $4 -$7M.

Willow Grove, Pa

Eastern Pa