Travis Potts Email & Phone Number

Roswell, Ga, Us

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

Following the sale of the Boral business to Westlake, I transitioned from President (Stone) to VP-Operations of the larger combined business. Currently, I manage the operations of the combined $700M businesses through 9 direct reports, 2.5K employees, and 24 sites in the US and Mexico.➟ Partnered with VP of Sales to merge the 2 businesses; designed the organizational structure for the combined businesses and supporting functions. Identified and upskilled internal candidates to fill key leadership positions within the new organization.➟ Lowered fixed costs in the overall business as well as freight; developed strategy to reduce the network by 4 sites while bringing products closer to market by better utilizing existing resources.➟ Developed and implemented a safety strategy that reduced injuries by ~50% and serious injuries by 80%+.

Roswell, Georgia, United States

With the sale of Boral Industries on the horizon, I was promoted to drive profitability and represent the company in the sale. I held full line accountability of the $300M decorative stone business, overseeing finance, sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and dotted-line HR.➟ Replicated success achieved in Operations for Commercial side of the business, driving a 20% lift in EBITDA through margin improvement.➟ Simplified the brand strategy by streamlining good/better/best product offerings, discontinuing a poor-performing brand, and boosting exposure to high-performing brands.➟ Represented the Stone business in the successful $2.15B sale to Westlake in October 2021. Provided stability and transparency to the Stone team, customers, and suppliers to sustain business performance through the change of ownership.➟ Developed a pipeline of strategic initiatives and capital projects later adopted by Westlake post-close.

Roswell, Georgia

In 2018, I was promoted to instill a renewed focus on safety, as well as cost and execution improvements in the operations of this $300M decorative stone business across 8 sites in the US, Mexico, and the Philippines, managing a $50M Capex budget.➟ Created a safety culture focused on proactive risk management by introducing robust safety strategies, which reduced injuries by 50% and serious harm events by 70%+.➟ Developed the Pandemic Response Plan, navigating the pandemic without a work-related outbreak.➟ Executed Network Optimization projects, including 2 site closures, to capture $14M annual savings.➟ Introduced a framework for Continuous Improvement, which offset more than $7M annual inflation YOY.➟ Collaborated with VP of Sales and VP of Finance to develop a margin-based pricing structure and product hierarchy.

Atlanta, Georgia

I was appointed by the CEO to support the Boral North America businesses during the integration of the $2.6B Headwaters acquisition.➟ Reviewed assets of the 2 organizations, identifying $20M+ synergies in the Stone Division.➟ Supported the Stone Division to create the new organizational structure, merge 2 businesses, and develop new go-to-market (GTM) strategy.

Darwin, Australia

In 2012, I was promoted as the youngest general manager (GM) in the company, earning an expanded scope from winning and supplying the $36B INPEX LNG Project, to leading a $50M multi-territory, integrated business of aggregate, sand, concrete, and transport. Throughout this role, I led a direct team of approximately 30, and upwards of 300 contractors at peak.➟ Bid for and secured several critical quarry material packages, representing more than $30M TCV (total contract value) to the INPEX project.➟ Guided my team in tough, remote conditions through 24/7 operations to deliver a safe and efficient 5X scale-up of operations.➟ Created step-change in financial performance of the business, reducing costs by 40% via process improvement, employee engagement, compensation structure, and procurement initiatives.➟ Chosen by the CEO to join a select team of 20 global employees to participate in the Transformational Strategy Task Group.

Brisbane, Qld

➟ Leveraged my technical background to transition into working on commercial projects—bringing together multiple subject matter experts, quickly building rapport and a collaborative environment, and working closely with the team as well as the client(s) to execute projects. ➟ Seconded to 2 joint ventures (JV) for major infrastructure projects, working with designers and construction companies to develop material supply strategies.

Milton, Qld

➟ Completed geological assessments of greenfield, brownfield, and potential acquisition targets. ➟ Developed whole-of-life mine plans for integrated Southeast Queensland business. ➟ Planned and project-managed contract earthworks for stripping and pit development for the division.

Greystanes, Nsw

➟ Conducted geological assessment and mine planning for current and future quarry sites. ➟ Uncovered significant contamination within greenfield reserves, eliminating it from the long-term strategy.

Castlereagh Quarry, Penrith, Nsw

➟ Prepared and tested samples for R&D projects.➟ Reviewed and sampled drill samples from exploration projects.

Cooma Road Quarry, Queanbeyan, Nsw

• Complete an academic research project on the geology and geochemistry of the Cooma Road Quarry.• Interpret academic results and present to Readymix’s internal operational and technical team.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Honors

- Best Academic Achievement (Valedictorian) - Beta Gamma Sigma (Honors) - Organization and Management Faculty Award - American Marketing.

Bsc.Hons, Geochemistry, First Class Honours

- Best performance in BSc Honours (Valedictorian) - Deans Honour List - Best performance in third year geology - Best performance.