As a strategic Operations Executive I specialize in driving next-level growth and leading high-performing sales and operations teams for organizations ranging from publicly traded companies, Privately-held, to small to mid size manufacturing, distribution, OEM, and transportation businesses. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between sales and operations, streamlining communication, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and profitability. Contact tjsondag@yahoo.com.I am recognized as a thought leader and frequent conference speaker regarding for my strategic customer engagement approach, which drives profitability through solutions like Customer Stratification. By aligning customer needs with operational capabilities, I consistently deliver value for both customers and my organization.As Vice President of Operations at Minneapolis Oxygen Company, I played a key role in the strategic leadership team, overseeing compliance, safety, and distribution across five facilities. I managed DOT compliance of vehicles, vendor relations, service contracts, building and maintenance, and acquisition of new equipment. Prior to this, as Vice President of Sales and Operations, I oversaw the sales staff and operations of all locations, delivering a double-digit growth in profitability. At Interstate Powersystems, I served as General Manager of Transport Refrigeration, where I managed sales and operations for five locations and significantly grew the Carrier Transicold business YOY. As Branch Manager for the company's largest location, I oversaw parts, sales, and service, navigating complex union relationships and achieving operational excellence. I also held the role of General Sales Manager, driving substantial growth in parts and service. Previously, I served as Sales Manager at Rotary Systems, Inc., where I led a team to increase revenue by 10% in seven months while maintaining profitability. I streamlined the sales lead process and hired and trained new sales staff to sustain growth. At Allstate Peterbilt Group, I turned around a struggling department, transforming it within five months, while also increasing average profit per truck by double-digits in six months.My career began at Caterpillar, where I held key sales and operations roles, supporting a team of 12 Account Managers across five states and supporting dealer organizations in the U.S. and Canada. As an engineer, I contributed to the successful launch of a new EPA-compliant engine platform and strengthened dealer relationships across multiple regions.