President

• Oct 2021 - Present

Vice President, National Account Sales

• Jun 2003 - Oct 2021

Franke is a worldwide leader in providing custom equipment solutions and project management for quick service restaurant chains and retailers. Manage Americas’ customer account support, regional sales and product data management relative to new store projects and resupply distribution. Started as Accounts Manager (2003), was promoted to Director, National Accounts (2007) and transitioned to current position (2012) absorbing all domestic and International sales activities.• Develop new and value engineered Fabrication and Swallwares to meet customers needs.• Provides leadership and support by closely working with operations, finance and other supporting departments to ensure strategies are properly communicated and resources are available to properly execute. Show less

Director, Supply Chain

• Jul 1998 - Jun 2003

Director, Supply Chain (1998 – 2003) Managed $80 Million in equipment purchases. Led all purchasing and warehouse personnel to ensure optimum stocking levels and timely shipments. Negotiated terms and conditions with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing, the highest quality, and uninterrupted supply of key components and equipment. Started company as Senior Buyer & Production Planner in 1998 and was promoted to Purchasing Manager in 2001. Transitioned to Supply Chain Director in 2002 and absorbed all procurement and warehouse functions. Show less

Inventory Control / Logistics Manager

• 1997 - 1998

Regional building products facility located in Nashville, TN that supports all of Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Managed all purchasing and inventory control activities. Responsible for routing of regional flatbed truck deliveries. Client experience includes: 84 Lumber, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. Regional building products facility located in Nashville, TN that supports all of Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Managed all purchasing and inventory control activities. Responsible for routing of regional flatbed truck deliveries. Client experience includes: 84 Lumber, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot.

Branch Manager

• 1994 - 1997

An integrated Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) purchasing Co-Op for Kantus Corporation; An interior, tier one supplier for manufacturers including Nissan, Isuzu and Ford. Inventoried and purchased industrial supplies, mechanical supplies, electrical supplies, office supplies, and janitorial supplies for the tool crib. Responsible for all customer stock and non-stock purchasing activities, excluding capital expenditures. An integrated Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) purchasing Co-Op for Kantus Corporation; An interior, tier one supplier for manufacturers including Nissan, Isuzu and Ford. Inventoried and purchased industrial supplies, mechanical supplies, electrical supplies, office supplies, and janitorial supplies for the tool crib. Responsible for all customer stock and non-stock purchasing activities, excluding capital expenditures.