Assertive, forward-thinking leader, specializing in business development,
sustainability, and clean energy solutions. Committed to achieving business growth through strategic planning and customer-focused initiatives. Experience
Propane Education and Research Council
Director of Business Development, Washington, DC, 2020–2023
• Orchestrated the launch of more than 10 new products, driving commer- cialization growth and boosting sales.
• Designed and executed impactful training programs and campaigns to promote propane as a clean and sustainable fuel.
• Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for new business development in material handling, power generation, and clean transportation markets.
• Collaborated with partners to secure government grant funding, regula- tory compliance, and regional environmental initiatives.
• Achieved business development growth, resulting in a significant in- crease of over 10 million gallons in off-road business. RegO Products.
Business Development Manager, Elon, NC, 2018-2019
• Manufacturer of process equipment for the propane and industrial gas markets.
• Managed the distribution of LPG and industrial gas products.
• Executed targeted marketing strategies for bobtail manufacturing and construction services.
• Successfully managed key accounts, including AmeriGas, Suburban Propane, Superior Plus, Thompson Gas, and Energy Distribution Partners. Robinson Pipe & Vessel
National Business Development, De Pere, WI, 2017-2018.
• Sales of custom fabricated process solutions to energy and industry. Midstream processing, downstream LDC Natural Gas Distribution and In- dustrial water filtration.
• Expanded client base by $10 million, securing strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Veolia, Suez, Kinder Morgan, and Nicor Gas.
• Played a key role in reducing methane gas leaks, contributing to envi- ronmental sustainability.
• Provided supervision and leadership to Account Managers and Estimators. TransTech Energy
Business Development Manager, Rocky Mount, NC, 2014-2017
• Solution provider to energy industry; midstream gas processing, termi- nals, and storage solutions.
• Achieved remarkable business development growth, adding $10 million in new revenue.
• Fostered partnerships with esteemed clients such as MarkWEST
(Marathon), Rice Energy, Sunoco Logistics, and Crestwood.
• Implemented effective flare reduction programs to support exploration and production (E&P) companies.
JOE
CALHOUN
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR, LEADER, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
CONTACT
ad1ipw@r.postjobfree.com
http://linkedin.com/in/joecalhoun
linqapp.com/joecalhoun
SKILLS
• Proven management of sustainable
initiatives
• Product development
• Process improvement
• Public speaking
• Industry leadership
• Policy engagement
EDUCATION
• Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
2003 MBA
• Franklin & Marshall College,
Lancaster, PA 1989 BA
LEADERSHIP
• NAWE annual meeting speaker
• AAPA speaker
• Mid Atlantic Propane Gas Association,
board director, VP
• Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association
• Appalachian Basin GPA Midstream
• NPGA Southeastern Expo speaker
Ray Murray Inc.
Sales Manager, Bensalem, PA, 2013-2014
• Propane retail equipment and appliance sales.
• Surpassed territory expectations, generating $8 million in propane retail equipment and appliance sales.
Falcon Technologies
Northeast Senior Sales Manager, Elmira, NY, 2011-2013
• Environmental services to oil, gas production, Marcellus / Utica.
• Spearheaded the growth of a start-up company, achieving $5 million in annual sales.
• Strategic client growth including EQT Production, Rice Energy, Chesapeake Energy, Noble Energy, CNX.
Paraco Gas Corporation
Corporate Business Development, Ryebrook, NY, 2009-2011
• Retail propane industry acquisitions; prospecting, modeling and closing.
• Leveraged “trusted advisor” relationships with business owners
• Closed on three acquisitions resulting in over 1,000,000 gallons of growth in one year. American Welding & Tank
Senior Manager of Customer Service and Logistics, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1998-2009 Growth / progression of roles from Sales Coordinator, Regional Sales Manager to Senior Sales Management
• Manufacturer of propane tanks.
• Management of national sales office: reporting, invoicing, warranty, shipping and customer loyalty program.
• Lead cross-functional lean management and cost reduction teams.
• Forecasting / budgeting annual revenue.
• Managed national consignment inventory and distribution network.
• National accounts and export account responsibility and P & L for pricing matrixes.
• Worked with Consumer Product Safety Commission to mitigate recall impacts.