As a small or medium-sized business owner, finding the right partner to escalate your growth is pivotal. That’s where I come in. With a robust background as a Senior Executive and Business Leader, I have consistently delivered tangible improvements in sales, profits, and operational efficiency. My journey through various high-impact roles in startup, turnaround, and growth phases has equipped me with a multifaceted skill set that spans operations, sales, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

I possess a strategic aptitude for diagnosing core issues within a business, crafting a visionary strategic blueprint, and deploying actionable roadmaps to unlock new revenue streams, enhance operational efficiencies, and reduce costs. My hands-on leadership style has been instrumental in fostering environments that nurture future leaders and forge highly motivated, performance-driven teams.

EXPERTISE

AI Lead Generation/Marketing Creation/P&L / Operations Management/Sales / Business Development/Organic Growth and Market Expansion/Leadership Development/Employee Engagement and Growth

LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS

Developed and implemented a transformative sales system that realized a jump from $38 million to over $108 million in revenue, achieving an organic growth of 100% over 11 years. Played a pivotal role in securing and expanding major national accounts, doubling business with a leading global beverage company to over $33 million annually. Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives, saving $1.4 million annually in operational and material costs through strategic process efficiencies and waste reduction. Led robust growth strategies through the 2008 economic downturn, overturning an $8 million loss with $11 million in new revenue by 2009. Cultivated a corporate culture focused on engagement, resulting in the promotion of numerous team members to executive roles, aligning with long-term strategic goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Emerge Now LLC

(Owner, 2018-Present)

Offering unprecedented ai based Lead Generation and cost effective marketing assistance. Founded a cutting-edge executive coaching and sales training company, enhancing client skills in real-time through Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, and more.

Inland Label

(COO, 2011-2017; VP of Sales, 2004-2010)

Led the company to substantial growth, increasing revenue from $38 million to over $130 million, while also driving product innovations and market expansions.

Intech

(COO, 2011-2017)

Transformed business operations by consolidating plants and shifting towards a high-tech, digital-based business model, significantly improving profitability.

Education and Additional Information

Bachelor of Arts, Communication – College of St Francis, Joliet, IL

Author of “Sales it’s that Simple” and mentor to sales students at Kansas State University.

My track record speaks volumes: I thrive on challenges and am driven by rapid business activation and growth. If you’re ready to navigate your business towards unprecedented growth and profitability, let’s connect and make it happen.