Experience

Good Earth Minerals

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Business Development

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Good Earth Minerals produces, engineers, and distributes proprietary Calcium Sulfate and Calcium Carbonate based products to global markets. Our technology is revolutionizing the world’s plastics, agriculture, water purification, and food production. Good Earth Minerals produces, engineers, and distributes proprietary Calcium Sulfate and Calcium Carbonate based products to global markets. Our technology is revolutionizing the world’s plastics, agriculture, water purification, and food production.



Superior Agricultural Solutions

• President

  • May 2022 - Present

  As a global consultant specializing in Ag Tech, M&A, and Regional and Global Sales and Operational structures, I bring a wealth of management, sales, and business development experience to the table. With a deep understanding of the Agricultural industry, I am well-equipped to help businesses drive growth and profitability while promoting sustainable and profitable practices. I leverage my strategic and operational expertise to provide valuable insights and solutions to my clients, whether working directly with private equity firms or businesses. In addition, through my experience mentoring companies and teams, I am able to guide and support organizations as they navigate complex business challenges, always with a commitment to exceeding expectations and delivering results. If you want to take your business to the next level, I am here to help. So let's connect and explore how my expertise can assist you in achieving your goals. Show less



Alltech

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Commercialization Officer

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  My role focused on executing the commercial strategy and organizational development plan, designed to align all functions with strategic business vision, mission, and ethos to drive growth and operational excellence. I motivated and led a team of 11 direct reporting managers, overseeing customer experience, global species marketing, and national accounts teams. I acted as a representative on the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, United Egg Producers, and National Pork Producers Council. I coordinated regular high-level calls in North America to share success stories, build relationships, and provide training. I interacted with four key species divisions covering all markets through monthly meetings, as well as the R&D team to prioritize market projects. My key contributions included: • Improved key account management by implementing a sustainable CRM and BI tool. • Created clarity and quality in the sales team for leaders, using real-time order reporting tools. • Set up and chaired the growth council to scale up all concepts in the Innovation Hub. • Capitalized on potential business growth opportunities in partnership with the R&D team. • Doubled customer retention as leader of standardized rebates and price clarity programs. • Boosted morale and productivity via automated compensation schemes for the US sales team. • Built highly focused senior division managers through training and thought leadership. • Encouraged global collaboration to resolve challenges and develop new product leads. Show less



Big Dutchman International GmbH

• Germany
• Farming
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Business Unit President

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

  With full accountability for regional and global P&L, I reported to the Global CEO of a German-based market leader in pre-engineered buildings and feeding systems for the agriculture industry. I created and executed a market growth strategy involving partnership development, resource management, team building, process optimization, and exploiting untapped opportunities. I administered a portfolio of business units, factories, engineering functions, and third-party suppliers in the US, China, Brazil, Spain, Poland, and the Philippines to create alliances and meet objectives. My key contributions included:• Increased exports and buying power by implementing a global ERP and sourcing system.• Launched global design hubs for sourcing and production management in four locations.• Introduced cost-saving measures in liaison with cross-functional teams and senior leads.• Expanded startup business and integrated into the group to achieve $multi-million sales. Show less

• President China

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2017

  Head of Greater China business. Pre-Engineered Buildings and Complete Equipment for Turn Key Poultry, Swine, and Egg production facilities.In a leadership role, I was tasked with setting up four operations in China, combined with strategically expanding Tianjin WOFE from a 2,500m2 to 11,000m2 manufacturing and distribution facility. Built and led a supply team to distribute globally qualified products. My key contributions included:• Established and developed all four operations in China to achieve sales growth.• Satisfied market demands by expanding workforce from 88 to 348 local and expat staff.• Instigated a program of localization across the entire product portfolio from zero to 70%.• Built the largest Asian layer farm with three million layers and one million pullets.• Delivered 65 diverse farm construction projects, leading 100 mech/electrical installers. Show less

• Vice President Sales, Asia

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  As a regional VP of Sales, I covered a geographical territory from New Zealand to China, reporting to the President of Asia Pacific. I motivated and led 31 direct sales specialists in nine regions of the Far East and Oceania and a network of 10 distributors. In addition, I orchestrated and directed the activities of marketing functions in coordinating trade shows, chairing sales discussions, and training dealers, as well as producing online content, localized marketing materials, and innovative sales tools. My key contributions included:• Maximized regional business development to increase sales by over 50% in two years.• Expanded business via opening a rep office in Vietnam and set-up of an Indonesian arm.• Identified and sourced dealers in Australia, Vietnam, and South Korea to add to network. Show less

• Managing Director

  • May 2002 - Jun 2008

  I joined the company during a period of establishing a legal entity and preparing for the transition to a position of Board of Investment company. I reported to the President of Asia Pacific and led an office of 38 direct reports and distributors.



Hired Hand Inc

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• International Sales Manager

  • Jul 1997 - Apr 2002

  Managed International Accounts in Europe, Asia, and Africa by developing a strong self-sufficient network of distributors. Managed International Accounts in Europe, Asia, and Africa by developing a strong self-sufficient network of distributors.


American Coolair Corporation
• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• International Sales Manager

  • Oct 1992 - Jul 1997