FRANK CLEPPER
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE ? CHIEF OPERATING ? CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CORPORATE STRATEGY, DEVELOPMENT, & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
PROFILE & VALUE
Successful and accountable in high-profile executive roles -
Experienced-backed judgment, strong work ethic, and impeccable integrity
directed to surmount complex business challenges and yield winning high-
stake decisions. Comfortable interacting at the highest levels of both
public and private enterprises.
Corporate Strategy & Operational Excellence - Adeptness and sophistication
in identifying opportunities and capitalizing on available resources.
Consistent record of delivering results in growth, revenue, operational
performance, and profitability.
Indomitable achiever delivering mission-critical results - Inspired to lead
people in attaining game-changing performance. Naturally skilled with the
vision, instincts, and timing to succeed no matter how difficult the task.
Exceptional leader leveraging human capital - Engender loyalty and
intellectual discourse while driving organizations to exceptional
performance. Accomplished public speaker and communicator to both internal
and external constituencies.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE
Strategy, Vision, Execution, Alignment
Executive Leadership & Staff Inspiration
P&L, Budgeting, Forecasting
Business Expansion & Growth
Product Innovation & Launch
Finance, Legal, Compliance
Contract Negotiations & Bargaining
Quality & Process Improvement
Board Relations, Roles, Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Management & Controls
Facilities, Real Estate, Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Envision, Inc 2012 -
Present
Not-for-Profit Manufacturing and Social Services Company
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Focused on rebuilding a completely fragmented leadership team and
operations areas (manufacturing and health clinic operations) by returning
the enterprise to a strategy-based planning and execution model. Repaired
damaged relationships in both the community and within our industry
partners, focused on cost and quality control returning an immediate 2% to
the bottom-line.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Returned the company to a strategy-based planning methodology by a
deep focus process early in my tenure. Began alignment of key
departmental objectives, goals, and measures.
. Focused on cost control, inventory management, and facilities
eliminating $1.2 MM in total overhead.
. Converted a heavily governmental sales channel to a more balanced mix
between commercial and government eliminating risk of the impending
government reduction in spending.
. Drove additional efficiencies and increases in patient volume into our
clinical operations increase the clinic operations net income by
nearly $300,000.
Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc / Surency Life & Health Insurance Co. 2007 to
2011
Dental Benefits Company (not-for-profit) / Multi-line Ancillary Insurance
Products Company (for-profit)
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Significantly contributed to a change in the company's strategic direction
delivering new ancillary product lines under a new for-profit subsidiary
which increased company revenues during the '08-'10 recession. Drove
operational and technological strategy instrumental in achieving industry
leading operating expense ratios while providing continuous process
improvement and efficiencies.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Provided strategically key new company / new product line development,
operational and roll-out expertise positioning the company for revenue
growth during a period of economic contraction. Revenues increased
from $196MM to $243MM in the four years from '07 to '10.
. Drove operating expense ratios to historical low of 7.69% while
improving industry-leading service delivery metrics within critical
departments including call center, claims administration, and
information technology. Emphasized universal best practice adoption as
key to successes.
. Negotiated key partnerships significantly improving speed to market
for the new ancillary product lines and ensuring best-value / best-
return on capital investments.
Value Place Property Management LLC 2005 to 2006
Entrepreneurial Hospitality Start-up recognized as one of the top 25 best
franchises to own.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Designed, modified, and refined an operating model for a highly successful
start-up hospitality company providing high-value, low-cost extended stay
accommodations across the full spectrum of functions including HR, finance,
legal, project management, marketing and sales, facilities and contract
management, information technology and call center.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Instrumental in driving company performance enabling Value Place to be
a leader in the franchise community, ranked 22nd best franchise to own
by franchisees in Franchise Business Review in 2006.
. Responsible for sales and marketing staff that maintained occupancy at
90% or greater for 2005 and 2006 for all operating properties.
. Developed and refined the most efficient operating model in the
extended stay hospitality market driving return on investment to
exceed 14% on every operating property.
UBS Financial Services, Inc. / UBS Wealth Management - Americas 2000 to
2005
Global Financial Services Company - WM Americas providing wealth management
services to US clients
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, ACCOUNT AND GENERAL SERVICES
Managed / Lead 8 direct reports and 200 employees in six operational
departments providing account transfer, opening and maintenance services,
client verification / USA Patriot Act compliance, retail credit card and
check processing, e-commerce delivery platforms, client communications and
retail reporting - in-house printing and fulfillment operations, prospectus
and proxy support, trading support, project management group, and corporate
distribution services.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Re-engineered / redesigned majority of departmental processes over 3
years; notably improved customer service, reduced operating costs by
over 20%, outsourced non-core functions, and renegotiated all
supporting contracts.
. Transformed transaction processing and deployed document imaging
technology to enhance operational performance in a transaction heavy
environment. Resulted in a 700% cycle-time improvement and over $5.5MM
in annual savings while dramatically improving customer service for
both clients and brokers.
. In response to the Patriot Act requirements for financial services;
collaboratively created a new 46 person operational department
responsible for compliance with the Acts provisions.
New York Area Command, Fort Hamilton NY 1998 to 2000
US Army Installation Command over five geographically separate installation
activities and serving over one-quarter million active, retired, and
reserve members of the US Armed Forces.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Managed / Lead 14 direct reports and 300 employees across a multitude of
disciplines including human resources, intelligence operations, security,
facilities/real estate management, hospitality services, restaurant
operations, community recreation programs, various retail establishments,
logistics, financial management, and technology. Operated both for-profit
and not-for-profit businesses.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Improved profitability of hospitality and catering facilities by over
50%; developed extensive marketing plan. Developed a master plan for
facility renovation and community housing.
. Managed $17MM annual operating budget, $30MM annual new construction
budget
. Managed over 2MM square feet of facilities, three sites, and 467 acres
of grounds.
. Performed numerous media relations responsibilities with local, state,
federal officials and private entities.
Installation Command, Fort Ritchie, Site R, and Camp David, Maryland
1996 to 1998
US Army Installation Command over three geographically separate
installation activities and serving over 150,000 active, retired, and
reserve members of the US Armed Forces. Logistical support to Camp David.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Managed / Lead 11 direct reports and 350 employees across a multitude of
disciplines including human resources, intelligence operations, security,
facilities/real estate management, hospitality services, restaurant
operations, community recreation programs, various retail establishments,
logistics, financial management, and technology. Operated both for-profit
and not-for-profit businesses.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Accelerated the mandated closure of the Fort Ritchie by over 2 years
resulting in an additional $78MM in savings. Developed an extensive
collaborative partnership with local redevelopment agency, local,
state and federal officials.
. Implemented an advanced leasing program for divested facilities;
returned over $1.5MM to the operating budget and lessened the
community economic impact by nearly $15MM annually by introducing new
business.
. Managed 2.5MM square feet of facilities, three sites, including a
unique, environmentally sensitive underground facility, and 758 acres
of grounds.
. Accomplished public speaker sponsoring numerous community outreach
programs and invited keynote speaker at annual Antietam National
Battlefield memorial ceremonies.
Additional Experience, Various US Army Commands
Command and control of various US Army combat and combat support units in
the capacity of commander or operations officer including management of
manufacturing operations and processes.
Management & Leadership Successes
. Managed / lead on average 5 directs and 50-100 employees responsible for
the daily operations of US Army units. Developed extensive training
regimens and programs for unit operations; recognized as a pre-eminent
training provider.
. Developed, coordinated and supervised multi-million dollar training
exercises including management of facilities, programs, logistics, and
daily activities.
. Presented operational plans and reviews to senior Army and Federal
leadership to include the President of the United States, Congressional
Leaders, and numerous Uniformed Services leaders; comfortable with public
presentations and speaking at the highest level.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Financial Industry Executive Program, Wharton School of Business,
Philadelphia PA
Masters of Business Administration, Management, Golden Gate University, San
Francisco, CA
Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering, United States Military Academy,
West Point, NY
Certificate of Directors Education, NACD Corporate Directors Institute
Community Activities: Communities In Schools, Angel Flight Central, United
Services Organization, Association of the US Army, Armor Association,
Association of Graduates - US Military Academy