An entrepreneur building solutions for the utility industry. Built the industries first autonomous thermal patrol for powerlines at Fast Forward. In addition, I've personally flown thousands of poles and over 450 substation flights via sUAS in a prior startup. With vast and domain expertise in the utility industry, Iβve welcomed dozens of educational seminars including Infrared Training Institute (ITC), SERTC, Energy Drone and Robotics, DistribuTech, and many cooperative and public power trainings.
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Ceo And FounderFast ForwardKearney, Ne, Us -
Ceo & FounderFast Forward Jan 2022 - PresentKearney, Nebraska, United States+30,000 poles per week. Forward helps electric utilities prevent power outages and wildfires by automating line patrol and thermal inspections. We focus on simplifying inspection processes and use data captured from vehicle-based camera systems. We have created the fastest and most scalable system in the world! -
Co Founder & PresidentBig Hit Industries Nov 2020 - Dec 2021United StatesBusiness Acquired - 2021Established a niche distribution network, resulting in $3M of sales in first 7 months. Built out a turn-key distributor and service provider business model, profitable on year 1. BHI built some very nice laundromats!
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FounderUav Recon Feb 2017 - Sep 2020United StatesBusiness Acquired - 2020 -
Senior Sales ManagerGe Energy Connections Nov 2015 - Nov 2016Greater Denver AreaSenior Sales Manager for the Industrial Services segment of Energy Connections (previously known as GE Energy Management); was responsible for Colorado and Nebraska territory. My offering consisted of both on-site and shop repair services for Transformers, Motors, Switchgear, and Large Mechanical components. -
Market Sales ManagerEnerpac Dec 2013 - Nov 2015Greater Denver AreaAmbitious and dedicated technical sales professional with a track record proving to exceeded goals as a team player and a desire to remain customer oriented. Some Accomplishments Included:-While exceeding sales goals and requirements (Sales Growth +15% YoY), I designed & implemented a beta test group onto the Salesfoce.com platform, for a team of (25) sales and top tier management users. This brought visibility and structure to over $30MM of business. Beta test went very well; itβs now being launched internationally. * Awarded βCertificate of Excellenceβ award from management.-I designed a (45) day marketing initiative to support the product management, marketing, and sales team on a fairly new product. The marketing concept was unique and new to Enerpac. Initiative earned 14X ROI, increased sales activity +143%, and set historic high for unit sales. -Although market conditions have been fair, I have been able to average positive YoY growth, while my strongest month has been +80% YoY. Creativity in the sales process, lead follow-up, and technical sales are my strengths within this role.Enerpac Market Sales Manager supporting end-users, distributors, and service centers within CO, WY, and MT. My responsibility includes channel growth initiatives and a mining focused vertical market. While supporting a product line of high pressure (10,000 psi) hydraulic tools and equipment; product demo's, consultative selling, safety presentations, and developing/executing distributor business plans are a portion of my responsibility within this role. -
Industrial Sales ManagerGe Energy Management- Industrial Solutions Jan 2013 - Dec 2013Denver, CoUpon completion of GE's CLP (Commercial Leadership Program), my training complimented skills necessary for an Industrial Sales Manager role. I managed national account responsibility for a $13B end user for GE Industrial Solutions. This responsibility included negotiating a master sales agreement, technical sales, project management, and account growth initiatives. While in this Industrial Sales Manager role, I also established new accounts, sales through channel partners, and developed business skills necessary for future senior management responsibilities. Face-to-face consultative selling of electrical products and electrical services captured the extent of my annual budget responsibility.Customers commonly commended my responsiveness, work-ethic, and commitment to meeting deadlines. -
Commercial Leadership Program-ClpGe Energy Management- Industrial Solutions Jul 2011 - Dec 2012Multi-Location: Plainville, Ct; West Burlington, Ia; Denver, CoIn December 2012, I graduated GE's Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) and have began a Industrial Sales Manager role.While on my 3rd and final rotation in Denver, CO, my main accomplishments are outlined below:-Equipment services exceeded a 78% win-rate with no pricing appeals. -All orders CM% were won above company average.-Established sales plan for (2) main industries. (1) resulted in 100% win-rate, and (1) resulted in a 50% win-rate. In Jan 2012, my second training assignment was located in Burlington Iowa, learning/quoting low voltage switchgear. I excelled in product knowledge in less than 5 months, which then led to product training for our business. By the end of the 6 month rotation, I had earned switchgear certification and won +$1MM in orders with exceptional CM.I started GE's Commercial Leadership Program in July 2012 at Plainville CT. I learned extensive product knowledge in our Molded Case Circuit Breaker product line which greatly contributed to the launch of (3) NPI's. My most memorable experience was completing initial design and testing for a $.5MM, multi-year product configurator for our sales team. -
Sales InternEnerpac May 2010 - Aug 2010As part of pursuing my Bachelorβs Degree in Industrial Distribution, I successfully completed a sales internship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Actuant Corporations Enerpac. Enerpac has a wonderful establishment with firm future goals. -
Summer Experience InternG.L. Huyett May 2009 - Aug 2009To expand my knowledge about the distribution industry, G.L. Huyett did a remarkable job demonstrating distribution at its best during a summer experience in 2009. I was located at G.L. Huyett headquarters in Minneapolis, Kansas. -
Owner/MechanicBirge'S Repair Jan 2005 - Aug 2008Skills in marketing, advertising, sales, management, and operations Repaired over 200 small enginesBecame leading small engine business in Benkelman
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