Experience

MaxLite

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Residential and Utility Programs

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  • Responsible for Utility Division for all U.S. Residential based programs • Strategically positioned company’s value proposition in the utility industry for continued success • Introduced new and innovative products to portfolio of utility residential programs across the U.S. • Responsible for top-line and market share growth through strategic planning and execution of sales, marketing, and key industry partnerships • Achieved significant sales/revenue growth in the utility sector • Responsible for Utility Division for all U.S. Residential based programs • Strategically positioned company’s value proposition in the utility industry for continued success • Introduced new and innovative products to portfolio of utility residential programs across the U.S. • Responsible for top-line and market share growth through strategic planning and execution of sales, marketing, and key industry partnerships • Achieved significant sales/revenue growth in the utility sector



Mertz Racing Enterprises

• Owner / Driver

  • 2005 - Present

  Owner Of Mertz Racing Enterprises. NASCAR Whelen modified tour car owner. 2015 NASCAR Whelen All American Series Track Championship Team Car Owner Owner Of Mertz Racing Enterprises. NASCAR Whelen modified tour car owner. 2015 NASCAR Whelen All American Series Track Championship Team Car Owner



Globe Electric

• Canada
• Consumer Goods
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Responsible for Utility Division for all US and Canadian Programs • Instrumental in guiding the residential utility division into an industry leadership role by introducing new retailers and products into programs across the country • Introduced new retailers such as Dollar General allowing residential EE programs to reach lower income and rural customers previously underserved in EE programs • Directed all aspects of the Utility team including decisions that impacted staff, productivity, and cost effectiveness • Instrumental in Globe’s recognition in the national front that included multiple ENERGY STAR awards Show less



CLEAResult

• Director of Retail Strategies

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2016

  With over 30 years experience in the retail industry, Stan has worked with retailers in both the home center and supermarket channels. In his role at CLEAResult, Stan is responsible for the daily management and oversight of all CLEAResult retail based programs ensuring that client goals are met and that service is provided at the highest level of customer satisfaction. CLEAResult is involved in retail programs in states ranging from the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast and Pacific Northwest regions. Stan is involved in all aspects of program management, planning and implementation and has an in depth understanding of the many retailers involved in CLEAResult programs. He brings to APT an extensive list of national industry contacts spanning government agencies, retailers, and manufacturers and works closely will all of CLEAResult clients on both program design and implementation. Stan has played a major role in the design and implementation of new and progressive upstream residential lighting incentive programs that will soon be adopted by program sponsors in several regions of the United States. Stan also works with retailers as a consultant for Merchandising Concepts. Show less



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Merchandise Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Aug 2007

  Stan was responsible for selecting merchandise and negotiating terms of purchase with vendors in order to be more than competitively priced in the New England market. By monitoring and researching market trends and consumer buying habits, Stan was able to respond quickly and appropriately to new opportunities, while maintaining positive business relationships with manufacturers, utilities, and other partners. He continuously surveyed global markets to identify and develop new sources of supply. Stan was responsible for developing strategic initiatives and creating long range plans for operations and merchandising growth. His 30+ years in the retail trade have allowed him to provide stores with direction in merchandising presentation, point of purchase information (i.e., signing, product knowledge, etc.) and space allotment. Stan was also the Home Depot ENERGY STAR Captain for all Regional Merchandising Managers across the country. He was instrumental in The Home Depots efforts to win the ENERGY STAR partner of the Year Award two years in a row. Due to his extensive retail background, Stan has been called to testify on behalf of retailers as a Subject Matter Expert in Retail Merchandising Concepts. His testimony played a significant role in successful The Home Depot litigation in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Stan was also the lead Subject Matter Expert in Real Estate litigation that led to the opening of The Home Depot in Hyannis, MA . Show less



Hechinger / HomeQuarters / Builders Square

• Operations Merchant Kitchen,Bath and Appliances

  • 1991 - 1998

  Stan was responsible for developing strategic initiatives and creating long range plans for operations and merchandising growth in the Kitchen, Bath and Appliance Departments. He developed new Commission Incentive Plans for the sales force in these Departments. This incentive plan allowed the stores to attract and retain highly successful sales associates and helped to foster successful relationships with the Manufacturers and vendors. Stan was responsible for developing strategic initiatives and creating long range plans for operations and merchandising growth in the Kitchen, Bath and Appliance Departments. He developed new Commission Incentive Plans for the sales force in these Departments. This incentive plan allowed the stores to attract and retain highly successful sales associates and helped to foster successful relationships with the Manufacturers and vendors.