Qualifications
Experienced in taking customers to the next level in partnership and revenue growth
Skilled in developing strategies and tactics, working closely with service line leaders, partners, end users and other sales executives, that drive targeted programs and wins business
Exceptional ability to evaluate and prioritize the creation of new market development plans
Ability to develop and secure relationships with key stakeholders, decision makers and other referral sources across a variety of industries
Work History
Realtor
Remerica Hometown One – 2019 to Present
2019 to Present
President / CEO / Partner
ToolWorx Information Products, Inc. – 1999 to 2019
Annual Sales Volume: $19.0 MM
Co-founder, CEO and Partner
Developed and sold customizable software and hardware solutions for middleware plant floor distribution which included food industry data collection and acquisition
Experienced in all acquisition methods, SaaS, RFID, PLC’s, GPS and IoT
Worked directly with Fortune 500 customers including Abbott Labs, Chrysler, Delphi, Dole Foods, Ford and General Motors
Maintained a 70% close rate on qualified leads by meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers’ requirements
Managed the team through the creation of a revolutionary standalone Lot Traceability solution to a cloud-based offering managing asset pedigree throughout the life cycle of products, food items and beyond.
Negotiated the implementation of the ToolWorx TWLot product with Dole senior management to all their facilities worldwide
Acquired largest RFID deal for Honeywell (at the time; $750,000) with the United States government - Defense Intelligence Agency
Toolworx Information Products (continued)
Largest North American reseller of Intermec printers generating largest North American Smart Printer revenue
Secured patent for the SmartVision system
Positioned ToolWorx products, licenses, and accounts for sale
Secured a deal with Fiat Chrysler Automotive and managed and grew the project over 1.5 years from $500,000 to over $2,000,000
Responsible for closing multi-million dollar deals with GM
Director, Solutions Sales
Raco Industries, LLC - 2016 to 2017
Developed, trained, and supervised sales team on ToolWorx brand software and hardware, resulting in an increased sales volume of 5 million
Vice President Sales
Freedom Technologies - 1996 to 1999
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Increased sales from 1 million to 9 million over 2 years
Catalyst for sales growth with automation solution to front end QAD ERP System
Senior Sales Executive
Kronos – 1992 to 1996
Results driven sales of time & attendance solution software and hardware
Increased sales by 20% year over year
Highest producing sales representative for the AS400 software group
Director of Sales
CMI – 1989 to 1992
Directed shop floor data collection solutions into Fortune 500 customer base which included Textron, United Technologies and Lear Corporation.
Increased growth by 200 percent during tenure.
System Sales Representative
Lowry Computer Products – 1987 to 1989
Closed the largest sale, over 6 million, in the company’s history to Perot Systems for implementation at all Kelsey Hayes plants
System Sales Representative
Harris –Lanier Corporation - 1983 to 1987
Education
Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University, Dual degree: Economics and Industrial Psychology
Community and Volunteer Involvement
Board member for The Phoenix Players theater group for over 15 years. Held numerous positions, including VP.
Board Member for the Oakwood Meadows Homeowners subdivision. Currently serving as Treasurer.
Board Member and active member of the South Lyon United Ski Team for over 15 years
Certified ski instructor with Vail Resorts