Experience

Duncan and Son Lines

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Buckeye, Arizona, United States



4 GEN LOGISTICS LLC

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  California, United States Responsible for California drayage operations, within our Long Beach yards and Rialto terminal. Also leading our Class 8 electric truck initiatives. This project includes an initial purchase of 60+ power units from multiple OEM’s and high speed 350kW charging infrastructure at our Port of Long Beach and Inland Empire locations. We are on schedule to transform our California operations to 100% electric by 2025.



Green CO2 Systems

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President Of Operations

  • May 2017 - Mar 2021

  Here, I innovated and executed strategic initiatives for a leading carbon dioxides systems company, overseeing warehouse operations and fulfillment across Nevada, Oklahoma, and Colorado. As a hands-on leader, I supervised the VP of Operations, customer service department, delivery drivers, and service team. This role held comprehensive operational and P&L accountability, responsibilities I fulfilled as I achieved the company vision. Some of my accomplishments at Green CO2… Show more Here, I innovated and executed strategic initiatives for a leading carbon dioxides systems company, overseeing warehouse operations and fulfillment across Nevada, Oklahoma, and Colorado. As a hands-on leader, I supervised the VP of Operations, customer service department, delivery drivers, and service team. This role held comprehensive operational and P&L accountability, responsibilities I fulfilled as I achieved the company vision. Some of my accomplishments at Green CO2 include: • Structured company growth strategy plan, opened new facilities, boosted revenue by 10% with a $1.2MM YoY. • Spearheaded new ERP implementation along with Roadnet integration to forecast orders and improve routing efficiency. Reduced expenses by 20%, generating $300K+ in cost savings. • Designed systematic inventory control and asset tracking program within ERP to provide real time visibility for $10M+ in rental equipment. Show less



Transdev North America

• Ground Passenger Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2017

  Fort Collins, Colorado, United States At this location, I led operations for SuperShuttle and Yellow Cab, overseeing marketing, capital planning, budgeting, P&L, contracts, HR, and IT. Shortly after coming on board, I noticed some areas of opportunity for improvement. I optimized productivity by bringing in that 1A/1B principled leadership style that I love, dynamically managing 130 employees and 70 contractors, as well as a fleet of 140 vehicles. I also raised morale and revenue by drafting and implementing $1.1MM capital… Show more At this location, I led operations for SuperShuttle and Yellow Cab, overseeing marketing, capital planning, budgeting, P&L, contracts, HR, and IT. Shortly after coming on board, I noticed some areas of opportunity for improvement. I optimized productivity by bringing in that 1A/1B principled leadership style that I love, dynamically managing 130 employees and 70 contractors, as well as a fleet of 140 vehicles. I also raised morale and revenue by drafting and implementing $1.1MM capital improvement project, which achieved market leadership for our organization. In this role, I: • Cultivated relationship with professional sports club and structured official transportation partnership. Improved annual ridership by 10% and opened door to similar strategic partnerships. • Negotiated critical contract agreements to drive to the bottom line. Reduced propane contract price from $2.95 to $.98 per gallon and generated additional $450K by way of Medicaid partnership Show less



Full Scale Logistics

• Director Of Operations

  • 2010 - 2014

  Oversaw business strategies, staffing, contract negotiations, and maintained P & L accountability for startup coast-to-coast transportation company, and contributed to its 2 distinctive subsidiaries, Horizon Coatings and KB Custom Ag Services. Led team of managers, drivers, dispatchers, maintenance, and service technicians As Director of Operations, I: • Expanded the company to include van, refrigerated, flat-bed, and tanker services. Increased revenue by 100%… Show more Oversaw business strategies, staffing, contract negotiations, and maintained P & L accountability for startup coast-to-coast transportation company, and contributed to its 2 distinctive subsidiaries, Horizon Coatings and KB Custom Ag Services. Led team of managers, drivers, dispatchers, maintenance, and service technicians As Director of Operations, I: • Expanded the company to include van, refrigerated, flat-bed, and tanker services. Increased revenue by 100% YOY. • Increased Horizon Coatings revenue by 80% YoY, grew KB Customs from $2.2MM to $3.8MM annually. Show less



VINYL ADVENTURE PLAY SYSTEMS

• President & COO

  • 2005 - 2009

  Co-founded, launched, and operated startup business manufacturing high-quality swing sets and play structures. Established concept, business plan, organizational infrastructure, and acquired start-up funding . Led design and construction of production and distribution facility. Oversaw all aspects of sales, marketing, product procurement, transportation, and business development. Implemented strategies to define brand, expand market footprint, and grow e-commerce platform. Here, I… Show more Co-founded, launched, and operated startup business manufacturing high-quality swing sets and play structures. Established concept, business plan, organizational infrastructure, and acquired start-up funding . Led design and construction of production and distribution facility. Oversaw all aspects of sales, marketing, product procurement, transportation, and business development. Implemented strategies to define brand, expand market footprint, and grow e-commerce platform. Here, I accomplished: • Rapidly established 17-state dealer network, doubled production in Y2, and elevated sales by 80%. • Acquired prestigious client roster inclusive of US president and received top customer reviews for play set quality. Show less



Insight

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President North American Logistics

  • Mar 2001 - Mar 2005

  I absolutely loved my role as VP of Logistics at Insight. Here, I was able to demonstrate just how a people-first approach can drive results in distribution center operations. As the leader of multiple DCs in US and Canada, I guided directors and a large team of salaried managers and hourly team members in addition to managing $150MM of inventory, and 40K SKUs. Thanks to a great team, focus on warehouse best practices and commitment to continuous improvement we processed 1MM+ shipments to… Show more I absolutely loved my role as VP of Logistics at Insight. Here, I was able to demonstrate just how a people-first approach can drive results in distribution center operations. As the leader of multiple DCs in US and Canada, I guided directors and a large team of salaried managers and hourly team members in addition to managing $150MM of inventory, and 40K SKUs. Thanks to a great team, focus on warehouse best practices and commitment to continuous improvement we processed 1MM+ shipments to generate $1.2B+ annually. As VP, I had responsibility over all facets of logistics - P&L, capital & operational budget, distribution, 3PL services, and transportation in 4 cities. I conducted site visits at our 3PL partners across the US to ensure contractual contractual and KPI compliance. To further optimize operations, I leveraged my industry knowledge and network in every possible way. I brought in key partnerships and conducted contract negotiations with FedEx, UPS, and LTL carriers. Keen on discovering new revenue streams, I developed 3rd-party logistics service inclusive of storage, kitting, integration, and real time inventory visibility for 50+ customers. As Vice President at Insight, I: • Spearheaded $4MM redesign of 500K sq. ft. warehouse to accommodate consolidation of 2 facilities and absorb 40-50% order volume increase. Project included building expansion, multiple automation upgrades, and SAP WMS implementation. • Assertively negotiated $30-40MM contacts with major shipping partners including FedEx and UPS.

• Director of Distribution & Transportation

  • Feb 1998 - Feb 2001

  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States One of my career highlights was being recruited to spearhead the startup of high-volume pick, pack, kit, and ship distribution center for this rapidly growing Fortune-500 company. I designed the facility layout and coordinated procurement of racking, automation, and material handling equipment. I recruited, hired, and used 1A/1B principles to lead and develop one of the industry’s best teams. As Director, I accomplished the following: • Leveraged DC location and relationship with… Show more One of my career highlights was being recruited to spearhead the startup of high-volume pick, pack, kit, and ship distribution center for this rapidly growing Fortune-500 company. I designed the facility layout and coordinated procurement of racking, automation, and material handling equipment. I recruited, hired, and used 1A/1B principles to lead and develop one of the industry’s best teams. As Director, I accomplished the following: • Leveraged DC location and relationship with FedEx to extend next day shipment cutoff time to 10pm and saved 15% in annual shipping expenses. • Designed $2.5MM custom integration facility that allowed Fortune-500 company to capture an additional $75MM in annual hardware and service revenue.



Walmart Distribution Center

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager - Sam's Club DC

  • Apr 1996 - Feb 1998

  Greenfield, Indiana, United States Led a team of managers, supervisors, and 80 hourly associates within all operational departments including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and safety. Also responsible for all facility and fleet maintenance. Acted as onsite HR and IT. Played a major role in P & L and contract management, along with creation of annual operational and capital budgets. ♦ Developed new loading procedures that reduced damage claims by 50%. ♦ Selected to attend Walton Institute for 2 weeks of… Show more Led a team of managers, supervisors, and 80 hourly associates within all operational departments including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and safety. Also responsible for all facility and fleet maintenance. Acted as onsite HR and IT. Played a major role in P & L and contract management, along with creation of annual operational and capital budgets. ♦ Developed new loading procedures that reduced damage claims by 50%. ♦ Selected to attend Walton Institute for 2 weeks of senior leadership and human resource training. ♦ Conducted site visit and managed the relationship for over 30 club locations.

• Receiving/Shipping Manager - Sam's Club DC

  • Jan 1994 - Apr 1996

  Loveland, Colorado, United States Promoted to manager to assist with the start-up of a new cross dock facility. Part of the team that designed the layout and identified needed equipment. Spent 3 weeks at another DC learning process flow, procedures, and safety rules. Before go-live I was responsible for training all new staff. Led multiple supervisors and 65 hourly associates in the shipping, receiving, and inventory control departments. ♦ Conducted site visits and managed relationships for over 25 club… Show more Promoted to manager to assist with the start-up of a new cross dock facility. Part of the team that designed the layout and identified needed equipment. Spent 3 weeks at another DC learning process flow, procedures, and safety rules. Before go-live I was responsible for training all new staff. Led multiple supervisors and 65 hourly associates in the shipping, receiving, and inventory control departments. ♦ Conducted site visits and managed relationships for over 25 club locations. ♦ After 3 months of operation, developed new slotting and loading procedures that reduced process time by 20%.

• Distribution Breakpack Supervisor

  • Apr 1992 - Jan 1994

  Selected to enter extensive 3-week leadership program and upon completion was promoted to supervisor. Led a team of 50 hourly associates in the less than full case seasonal department. ♦ Facilitated introduction of new put-the-light and pick-the-light technology and the training of all associates. Increased picks per hour by 125% and reduced shipping errors by 20%.