Experience

S&S Technical, Inc.

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Compression Systems

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  S&S Technical is a team of skilled people who have come together to create an industry leading engineering and fabrication shop. Our goal is to create custom fluid handling solutions for the multiple industries we serve. Achieving this every time with every project requires us to build value added long term relationships that are supported by accountability, knowledge, quality and profitability.As the Gas Compression Division Director for S&S Technical, LLC, I am responsible for managing the growth and development of gas compression activities, compression system design and sales and technical support for our Strategic Market Development Team.



Industrial Gas Technology, Inc.

• Director of Operations

  • Oct 2009 - Feb 2014

  Our family owned and operated company specializes in service, applications and packaging of Corken, Blackmer & Sero industrial pumps and compressors and ancillary products. I began as a sales and technical service representative supporting such industries as oil & gas midstream process, refrigeration, coal-fired power generation SCR ammonia systems, LPG/NH3 and many others. I am now the Director of Operations, responsible for the oversight and execution of Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Applications, Technical Support and Project Management, Purchasing and Inventory Management as well as workforce development and management.



Mark Martin Ford

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  I was hired in August 2007 as the Finance Director for Mark Martin Ford. I served in this capacity until September 2008 when I was asked to assume the roll of Sales Manager. As Sales Manager, I was responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of all sales personnel as well as continued coaching and counseling to promote the highest productivity. I was also responsible for all marketing decisions for the sales department. Additional duties included but were not limited to: sales process management, F&I oversight and all sales department training.



Orr Nissan

• Finance Director

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  I was hired at Orr Nissan as their Finance Director when Jason and Joel purchased the franchise from Mike Baker. I helped establish the products and processes that would be utilized to carryout all of the finance office functions. I was hired at Orr Nissan as their Finance Director when Jason and Joel purchased the franchise from Mike Baker. I helped establish the products and processes that would be utilized to carryout all of the finance office functions.



North Point Toyota

• Finance Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Apr 2007

  I served as Finance Manger for North Point Toyota handling both prime and sub-prime financing. I served as Finance Manger for North Point Toyota handling both prime and sub-prime financing.



W & W Ford Sales, Inc.

• Finance Director

  • Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

  I returned to W&W Ford as a sales consultant but after my first month, moved back into the Finance Directors office. I handled all paperwork and financing for both prime and sub-prime finance customers as well all cash and wholesale deals. Additionally, I took part in training the sales staff and worked with the sales desk and internet sales manager to properly structure car deals to maximize gross profit. I returned to W&W Ford as a sales consultant but after my first month, moved back into the Finance Directors office. I handled all paperwork and financing for both prime and sub-prime finance customers as well all cash and wholesale deals. Additionally, I took part in training the sales staff and worked with the sales desk and internet sales manager to properly structure car deals to maximize gross profit.



Orr Toyota Lincoln Mercury

• General Sales Manager

  • Nov 2004 - Feb 2006

  In 2004, I was hired as the Finance Director for Orr. In January 2005, I was promoted to Used Vehicle Manager, responsible for managing used vehicle inventory, administering the Toyota Certifed Used Vehicle program and recruiting and training the sales staff. I was later promoted t General Sales Manager where I assumed responsibility for the training, coaching and counseling the sales and finance staff, all sales department marketing as well as new and pre-owned inventory. In 2004, I was hired as the Finance Director for Orr. In January 2005, I was promoted to Used Vehicle Manager, responsible for managing used vehicle inventory, administering the Toyota Certifed Used Vehicle program and recruiting and training the sales staff. I was later promoted t General Sales Manager where I assumed responsibility for the training, coaching and counseling the sales and finance staff, all sales department marketing as well as new and pre-owned inventory.



North Point Ford

• Finance Manager & Used Car Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Nov 2004

  I was initially hired as a Finance Manager at North Point Ford. After serving in this capacity for 5 months, I was promoted to Used Vehicle Manager where I excelled as a team builder and trainer. While serving as the Used Vehicle Manager, I achieved Ford's Master Level Certification as a Sales Manager, Finance Manager and Customer Relations Manager. I was initially hired as a Finance Manager at North Point Ford. After serving in this capacity for 5 months, I was promoted to Used Vehicle Manager where I excelled as a team builder and trainer. While serving as the Used Vehicle Manager, I achieved Ford's Master Level Certification as a Sales Manager, Finance Manager and Customer Relations Manager.



W & W Ford Sales, Inc.

• Finance Director

  • Sep 2002 - Mar 2004

  I was hired by W&W Ford as their Finance Director. I handled all paperwork and financing for both prime and sub-prime finance customers as well all cash and wholesale deals. Additionally, I took part in training the sales staff and worked with the sales desk and internet sales manager to properly structure car deals to maximize gross profit. I also acted as the back-up sales manager and ran the sales desk on the sales manager's days off and during his vacations. In this role I was responsible for desking and closing car deals as well as trade appraisals.



Steve Jones Chevrolet

• Special Finance Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2002

  This was a short hiatus as a special finance manager. I soon came to my senses! This was a short hiatus as a special finance manager. I soon came to my senses!



Machen Ford & Chrysler

• General Manager

  • Jun 1997 - Apr 2002

  I began with Machen Ford & Chrysler as a sales consultant. After being employed for only a month, I was asked to train as the backup Finance Manager where I excelled at building buyable deals and built strong relationships with our lenders. I served in this capacity until December 1999 when I was promoted to General Sales Manager. As the GSM I had complete responsibility for the profitability of both the new and pre-owned sales departments. I was in charge of all of the dealership's marketing and customer retention efforts as well as the recruiting, training and support of the sales department staff. As the GSM, we increased the per vehicle profit by 100%, warranty penetration was at 75% and overall profitability increased by 75%. We also increased our volume and market share on my watch.



Homer Skelton Ford

• Sales Professional

  • Apr 1997 - Jun 1997

  This is where it all began.....I was hired as a sales consultant on the promise of riches beyond my wildest dreams by a guy wearing $400 shoes and a $1000 suit. Ok, I bought it, so I cut my hair, shaved my face and showed up wearing a well pressed white shirt and tie (as required back in the day) ready to make my fortune. I was properly introduced to the huddle and told, "Now, go catch you an up!" A couple of days later I sold my first car and the rest is history! I was hooked! This is where it all began.....I was hired as a sales consultant on the promise of riches beyond my wildest dreams by a guy wearing $400 shoes and a $1000 suit. Ok, I bought it, so I cut my hair, shaved my face and showed up wearing a well pressed white shirt and tie (as required back in the day) ready to make my fortune. I was properly introduced to the huddle and told, "Now, go catch you an up!" A couple of days later I sold my first car and the rest is history! I was hooked!



Dealers LP Equipment Company

• Inside Sales & Technical Service

  • Nov 1995 - Apr 1997

  I served as an inside sales and technical service representative serving customers in the LPG & NH3 industries. I served as an inside sales and technical service representative serving customers in the LPG & NH3 industries.



American Compressor Company

• Service Technician

  • Jul 1995 - Nov 1995

  Served as an air compressor maintenance and overhaul technician. Served as an air compressor maintenance and overhaul technician.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Machinist Mate 3rd Class

  • Feb 1992 - Jul 1995

  Steam propulsion plant and auxiliaries mechanic. Achieved a specialty rating in electro-hydraulics and served as the lead mechanic for underway replenishment electro-hydraulic winches and the ship's hydraulic steering gear. Steam propulsion plant and auxiliaries mechanic. Achieved a specialty rating in electro-hydraulics and served as the lead mechanic for underway replenishment electro-hydraulic winches and the ship's hydraulic steering gear.