J.R. Tapper
V.P. of IT / Web Development at Rigid Hitch Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Tim Sunde, CSM, A-CSPO, CSP, CPPM, 6σ
Life has many mysterious blessings. When I was a fresh kid out of college, Adams Nut & Bolt placed me next to JR. For the next few years, JR coached me on the difference between "relevant and irrelevant data," how to gracefully release technology, working with a company and how to plan around disasters. JR was the first guy I called when starting my own Marketing Automation consulting firm. He was placed on retainer to be a technical advisor (was the biggest line item expense on my P/L). Later... I once again spent my own money hiring him to clean up my WindowsNT mistakes (when I owned a wholesale distribution company). He had the unique acuity to understand what I could handle on my own and when someone else should be brought in. He's unique as can speak nerd, sales guy and CEO. He's blessed to have a strong foundation and beautiful family (yes I've met them personally). In the world of bogus LinkedIN references "ask my friends how great I am referrals" I can honestly say I've taken money out of my pocket and placed it in JR's - multiple times with multiple companies over multiple problems. I welcome personal calls, Tim PS - He spends company money like it was his own... very unique in IT.
Tim Sunde, CSM, A-CSPO, CSP, CPPM, 6σ
Life has many mysterious blessings. When I was a fresh kid out of college, Adams Nut & Bolt placed me next to JR. For the next few years, JR coached me on the difference between "relevant and irrelevant data," how to gracefully release technology, working with a company and how to plan around disasters. JR was the first guy I called when starting my own Marketing Automation consulting firm. He was placed on retainer to be a technical advisor (was the biggest line item expense on my P/L). Later... I once again spent my own money hiring him to clean up my WindowsNT mistakes (when I owned a wholesale distribution company). He had the unique acuity to understand what I could handle on my own and when someone else should be brought in. He's unique as can speak nerd, sales guy and CEO. He's blessed to have a strong foundation and beautiful family (yes I've met them personally). In the world of bogus LinkedIN references "ask my friends how great I am referrals" I can honestly say I've taken money out of my pocket and placed it in JR's - multiple times with multiple companies over multiple problems. I welcome personal calls, Tim PS - He spends company money like it was his own... very unique in IT.
Tim Sunde, CSM, A-CSPO, CSP, CPPM, 6σ
Life has many mysterious blessings. When I was a fresh kid out of college, Adams Nut & Bolt placed me next to JR. For the next few years, JR coached me on the difference between "relevant and irrelevant data," how to gracefully release technology, working with a company and how to plan around disasters. JR was the first guy I called when starting my own Marketing Automation consulting firm. He was placed on retainer to be a technical advisor (was the biggest line item expense on my P/L). Later... I once again spent my own money hiring him to clean up my WindowsNT mistakes (when I owned a wholesale distribution company). He had the unique acuity to understand what I could handle on my own and when someone else should be brought in. He's unique as can speak nerd, sales guy and CEO. He's blessed to have a strong foundation and beautiful family (yes I've met them personally). In the world of bogus LinkedIN references "ask my friends how great I am referrals" I can honestly say I've taken money out of my pocket and placed it in JR's - multiple times with multiple companies over multiple problems. I welcome personal calls, Tim PS - He spends company money like it was his own... very unique in IT.
Tim Sunde, CSM, A-CSPO, CSP, CPPM, 6σ
Life has many mysterious blessings. When I was a fresh kid out of college, Adams Nut & Bolt placed me next to JR. For the next few years, JR coached me on the difference between "relevant and irrelevant data," how to gracefully release technology, working with a company and how to plan around disasters. JR was the first guy I called when starting my own Marketing Automation consulting firm. He was placed on retainer to be a technical advisor (was the biggest line item expense on my P/L). Later... I once again spent my own money hiring him to clean up my WindowsNT mistakes (when I owned a wholesale distribution company). He had the unique acuity to understand what I could handle on my own and when someone else should be brought in. He's unique as can speak nerd, sales guy and CEO. He's blessed to have a strong foundation and beautiful family (yes I've met them personally). In the world of bogus LinkedIN references "ask my friends how great I am referrals" I can honestly say I've taken money out of my pocket and placed it in JR's - multiple times with multiple companies over multiple problems. I welcome personal calls, Tim PS - He spends company money like it was his own... very unique in IT.
Experience
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Rigid Hitch Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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V.P. of IT / Web Development
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Aug 2014 - Present
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President & Principal Consultant
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Jan 2010 - Present
Founder of independent computer consultancy focused on serving the wholesale distribution industry with high quality service at a reasonable cost. Started with 2 primary customers, grew rapidly to serve 25+ distributors around the country. - Lead 2 successful ERP conversions in 2 years using Epicor Eclipse and Epicor Prophet21. Both fully functional on planned go live date with no significant business interruption. - Built 5 E-commerce web sites. (list of sites available at http://www.hitchfinderstores.com)- Manage IT department with staff of 4 through ERP conversion.- Provide support for Epicor Acclaim ERP system for 25+ other wholesale distributors.
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Director of MIS
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May 1999 - Dec 2009
JH Larson is a $100 million, 80 year old, family owned distributor of electrical, plumbing and HVAC supplies. Their 7 branches are organized with an independent, decentralized model. Managed all technology aspects of the business, reporting to the General Manager and Owner. - Rescued failed ERP installation. Achieved stability in the business systems within 2 years.- Streamlined and optimized systems and processes to save hundreds of labor hours per year.- Managed department of 4-5. Maintained low employee turnover and high job satisfaction.- Implemented award winning B2B web site (2001 IMARK Best Web Site). Web site served as model for industry for years. - Converted 6 different phone systems to one unified VOIP communications system.- Sourced and installed warehouse automation systems for 2 branches.- Coordinated IT and operational aspects of new branch creations.- Remotely supported 7 branches' IT issues. - Planned and managed physical move of data center to new building.- Served on company's Strategic Planning Committee and integral member of senior management team.
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Director of MIS
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Oct 1992 - May 1999
ADAMS was a $40 million, family owned, 4 location fastener distributor that was acquired by the $4 billion German Würth Group. The Würth Group is organized with loosely related, independent subsidiaries that compete for sales and corporate resources. Was the first formal IT employee at ADAMS and managed all technology aspects of the business, reporting to the President and Owner. - Built formal structure for IT leading to more stable systems. - Managed and maintained critical phone system, providing exceptional system availability. - Implemented multiple updates to ERP systems, driving employee productivity.- Developed EDI programs and processes with customers and vendors providing more efficient transaction processing.- Supervised IT staff, continuing high level of IT service as company grew.- Planned and managed physical move of data center to new building.- Managed IT integration into the Würth Group while maintaining daily operations.- Member of customer sales presentation team.- Integral member of senior management team.
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Graco
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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production supervisor
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Sep 1990 - Aug 1992
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Education
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1989 - 1990
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Operations Management -
1983 - 1987
Boston University
B.S.B.A., Management Information Systems -
1979 - 1983
Minnetonka High School
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