Experience

Canyon State Electric

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Director of Special Systems

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2022

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Canyon State Electric has proudly served Arizona as a premier electrical contractor since 1978. We are continuously ranked as one of the top electrical contractors by The Phoenix Business Journal, and the #1 Best Place To Work for 2 consecutive years by Ranking Arizona. CSE Technologies, a division of Canyon State Electric, was launched as a response to our clients’ growing need for special systems. We are trusted partners with a passion for innovation and leading-edge… Show more Canyon State Electric has proudly served Arizona as a premier electrical contractor since 1978. We are continuously ranked as one of the top electrical contractors by The Phoenix Business Journal, and the #1 Best Place To Work for 2 consecutive years by Ranking Arizona. CSE Technologies, a division of Canyon State Electric, was launched as a response to our clients’ growing need for special systems. We are trusted partners with a passion for innovation and leading-edge expertise. CSE Technologies is dedicated to providing the latest state of the art technology and end-to-end solutions to our clients. We have substantially invested in our Technology Division, which has attracted professionals with a deep, diverse and leading-edge background in cost effective, flexible, scalable Fire & Line safety as well as the implementation of Large Integrated Network Systems. From design to owner-direct services, CSE is a partner for the full life cycle of your project! CSE Technologies helps its clients deliver trusted, convenient services.



Reliable Service Technologies LLC

• Owner - Operations Development

  • May 2014 - Feb 2019

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Chris has over 20 years of sales and operations leadership in the Fire Alarm industry with Fortune 500 companies. He has managed businesses that total over 60 million in revenue and managed teams of over 300 employees. His success has been demonstrated by winning over large clients with innovative technologies in Fire Alarm and turn key solutions. His skills include building successful teams and employee retention. When you work with Chris you have a partner in business for life. He has built… Show more Chris has over 20 years of sales and operations leadership in the Fire Alarm industry with Fortune 500 companies. He has managed businesses that total over 60 million in revenue and managed teams of over 300 employees. His success has been demonstrated by winning over large clients with innovative technologies in Fire Alarm and turn key solutions. His skills include building successful teams and employee retention. When you work with Chris you have a partner in business for life. He has built these successful teams with strong mentoring, employee training and goal implementation. His motivation is to empower employees and in turn they will work hard and provide the customers with impeccable customer service. Show less



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Area Manager

  • Apr 2012 - May 2014

  Los Angeles Area, San Diego, Salt Lake City & Phoenix Maintain full P&L responsibility for the Western United States territory for this $700MM division dedicated to providing intelligent traffic solutions for improving mobility on roads. Lead accountability and management authority over project and service lines valued at $40MM, while directing all sales and marketing initiatives throughout the region. Successfully restored an underperforming territory, reversing a $30MM decline in revenue and rebuilding an effective, engaged, and… Show more Maintain full P&L responsibility for the Western United States territory for this $700MM division dedicated to providing intelligent traffic solutions for improving mobility on roads. Lead accountability and management authority over project and service lines valued at $40MM, while directing all sales and marketing initiatives throughout the region. Successfully restored an underperforming territory, reversing a $30MM decline in revenue and rebuilding an effective, engaged, and motivated sales force dedicated to improved lead generation, follow-up, and deal production. Introduced a formal structure to govern all Sales and Operations in the territory while cultivating a pipeline of $85MM in new business opportunities. Innovated a proactive approach to account management that yielded increased client satisfaction, along with a new CRM tool (Salesforce.com) and KPIs to gauge the effectiveness of sales efforts. Improved the accuracy of forecasts to provide a solid foundation of data to guide strategic planning. Show less



Tolin Mechanical Systems

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Nov 2010 - Apr 2012

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Managed, coached, and developed all sales force members in the Arizona market for this $50MM provider of energy and service-based offerings. Delivered a substantial increase in revenue, from $5MM to $9MM over the course of two years. Shifted the sales culture to provide greater emphasis on personal contact with clients and solution selling, using Salesforce.com to effectively manage all sales efforts and outcomes.



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Southwest District Area Manager

  • 1997 - 2010

  Southwest Area - Nevada/Arizona/New Mexico A demonstrated record of success and achievement at the building technologies division of Siemens, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability. As Southwest District Area Manager for Energy Services, Fire, Security & Building Automation, provided executive oversight over the management of $60MM in client accounts throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. Grew revenue from $18MM to $60MM over five years. As General Manager… Show more A demonstrated record of success and achievement at the building technologies division of Siemens, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability. As Southwest District Area Manager for Energy Services, Fire, Security & Building Automation, provided executive oversight over the management of $60MM in client accounts throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. Grew revenue from $18MM to $60MM over five years. As General Manager for Energy Services, Fire, Security & Building Automation, led the integration of multiple business lines into a new consolidated operations model, aligning innovative new sales strategies with the OneSBT focus. Achieved above-quota performance, driving a 625% gain in revenue, from $4MM to $25MM. As Branch Manager for the Fire Alarm Division, maintained overall profitability while effectively managing and coaching sales personnel to outperform all sales and revenue targets. Recognized the first manager to achieve profits in the Las Vegas market in a decade. As Operations Manager for the Fire Alarm Division, worked with the Branch Manager to define winning market strategies, with responsibility for P&L and the development of an effective workforce. Show less



RFI

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Account Manager

  • 1995 - 1997