Ken K. Rundus

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SUMMARY

An achiever, grower, connector, and relationship focused executive leader / advisor with global, multi-industry experience, specializing in process improvement, culture transformation, change management, organizational development, post mergers and acquisition integration, program and project management, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and stakeholder relations. Excels at infusing organizations with the ability to effect change quickly and deliver timely results. A proven track record of assessing complex situations, identifying critical opportunities, and designing actionable plans to affect real change. A dedicated and insightful leader who optimizes strategic business drivers with people, process, and technology to drive business value.

EXPERIENCE

Austin Lane Technologies, Denton, Texas ($3 million private company)

Fractional COO and EOS Integrator January 2023 – May 2023

Partnership with EOS Implementer to establish EOS model and disciplines in the organization. Learned and implemented Culture Index for hiring and organizational development and culture transformation to fuel growth. Hired IT manager and restructured IT Services portion of the business. Instilled processes for improved billing, hiring, and onboarding.

LXCouncil, St Petersburg, Florida ($6 million private company)

Certified Licensed Partner to Moderate Executive Boards, February 2022 to January 2023

Build and lead CEO Peer Board Councils for business growth and process improvement. Executives meet monthly with 7-12 Business Owners / CEOs. Emphasize purpose and value driven culture to attain ultimate productivity and company growth.

Established corporate partnerships with Hexa Ventures and Carson Wealth to host peer councils.

Formed Peer Boards to meet in person in Richardson, Addison, and Southlake Texas and in virtual format on Zoom.

MICHAELS CORPORATION, Irving, Texas ($5 billion private company)

Technology Director, Tech Org Start-Up, August 2020- February 2022

Formed an in-house software engineering organization, in a technology start up, sponsored by CEO and CIO, to develop Digital Products in a Customer Ecosystem for Makers to grow market share using a transformational Customer Experience.

Hired 150+ Software Engineers, Managers, and Team Leads from Top 50 Engineering Programs. Onboarded, mentored, and led formation of teams to build Technology Products with open-source tools in the new Platform.

Developed Career Path Towers and growth paths for each professional discipline in the Technology organization.

Led Employee Engagement action plan and implementation.

Utilized DISC assessment for individual development and job alignment.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD / HCSC, Richardson, Texas ($1.2 billion private company)

Executive Leader, Data and Analytics Solutions (DAS), 2019-2020

Transformed a failing Pharmacy program to deliver capabilities in process and systems as a top priority for the CEO. Replaced Deloitte Consulting for Pharmacy start up Initiatives in 2019. Aligned programs for 2020 Pharmacy Strategy with IT, PMO and Pharmacy Operations. Directed engagement with Inspire11 to deliver a Data Analytics Package on Teradata in six months that monitors, measures, and improves Pharmacy Benefits Manager performance to contract metrics resulting in cost savings directly to members and for HCSC overall.

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES/DAL-TILE CORPORATION, Dallas, Texas

Executive Leader, Digital Transformation, SAP Implementation, Dal-Tile Corporation, 2013-2019

Program director for Digital Strategy and Data Governance. Worked with CIO, CHRO, VP of sales operations, and VP of marketing to prepare and execute digital road map after evaluation and selection of a Digital Partner. Implemented Salesforce Communities, websites on Sitecore, and Stibo PIM & Adobe DAM. Established central MDM team for product and customer data. Guided creation of data architecture and data governance to support digital transformation.

Led ERP evaluation and selection of SAP. Led Dal-Tile division in SAP Blueprint and Global Chart of Accounts.

Executive Leader for the SAP implementation at Dal-Tile from 2013-2016. Directed Executive team and functional business units to instill process and organizational disciplines required to deploy SAP as a global platform.

Acquisition lead for 2014’s integration of Marazzi USA into Dal-Tile for Logistics, Stores, Plants, and Sales locations regarding Sales, Distribution, Financial, HR, and IT functions.

Divisional CIO, Relationship Manager, Mohawk Industries, 2006-2013

Directed IT integration of $600,000,000 acquisition of Unilin Flooring Company into Mohawk Industries. Led the organization integration, relationship management, and IT integration with international partners in US, Canada, Mexico, and Belgium. Created executive and operational steering teams for alignment of IS and BU strategy/plans. Led organizational development and implementation of global IT strategic initiatives, including centers of excellence for SAP, Project Management Office, and Enterprise Integration.

Converted application systems, selected, and implemented Hyperion for international ledger consolidation, and transformed private business in Belgium to SOX-compliant financial operations and systems in six months to meet acquisition deadline.

Developed and implemented Lencioni team building workshops. Utilized Strength Finder, Hartman Profile, and Lencioni Teams model to assess talents, job alignment, hiring selection, career development, and team building.

Implemented KPIs for IS applications development teams to complete all projects and maintenance requests on time at greater than 97%.

Reduced rework to less than 0.5% with increased productivity and stability.

Senior Director, Information Technology, Mohawk Industries, 2001-2006.

Implemented POS integration with new order and inventory management software for 300 company owned stores.

Built custom user interface on top of Sterling Commerce order and inventory management modules to increase daily sales margins, reduce inventory cost per store, and drive revenue growth.

Prepared and sold business case/ROI, selection, and implementation of Red Prairie WMS for all US distribution facilities on standardized business processes for 20% increase in productivity in every RDC.

Developed business plan and advised leadership of market options to selected cloud solution for PM Portfolio software (IT and business).

Director, Information Technology, Dal-Tile Corporation, 1997-2001. (Family-owned private company to public)

Advised leaders in finance, HR, payroll, plants, and manufacturing accounting on solutions for Dal-Tile and Mohawk Industries business units in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Completed business strategy, ERP selection, and implementation of Oracle HR, Purchasing, and Financials for Dal-Tile prior to integration with Mohawk.

Led business evaluation and selection of ADP payroll and human resource system then led the cut over with integration across 230 field locations with Kronos timekeeping in all US plants and distribution centers.

Directed transformation of private company to public with turnaround of failing acquisition. Led process reengineering with executives and department heads to streamline processes and stabilize systems in company's turnaround following AO merger which aligned leadership and employee goals including an accelerated monthly financial close from 18 days to 3 days.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, Dallas, Texas, Director of IT Solutions, 1995-1997.

Established organization for all applications development teams aligned with business and IT strategy, solution definition, and implementation with business unit VPs and leaders across all operational functions within company. Led hosting company, technology teams, and functional teams to upgrade Rapid Rewards frequent flyer application. Established market-based organization with single point of contact per function. Formed and directed team to develop Integrated Flight Tracking system to manage aircraft and crew schedules and adapt quickly as dynamic weather patterns dictated changes. Staffed and developed a new solutions organization to advise business leaders with people, process and technology solutions from start up to four senior managers, 12 group leaders, and 100+ team members.

PEPSICO CORP/FRITO-LAY, Plano, Texas, Group Manager, Systems Manager, and Project Manager, 1986-1995.

Project manager for corporate team to roll out and support communications and systems across 32 countries. Collaborated with corporate, region, and in-country CFOs. Established global strategy and tactical plan for Pepsi Foods International. Developed portfolio with joint development and package selection for global deployment. Analyzed business operations across organizations to identify points of leverage and strategic value. Led and managed teams in US and Mexico to implement solutions supporting plant and distribution systems in 22 locations. Migrated solutions supporting route sales operation in Spain and consolidated staff from Twenty-four to six.

ENSERCH EXPORATION, Dallas, Texas, Applications Development Manager, 1982-1986.

Analyzed business processes to develop applications for oil and gas exploration and production in company with revenues of $5,500,000,000 and more than 35,000 employees. Acted as first manager for strategic applications group formed to drive revenue growth.

EXXON CHEMICAL AMERICAS, Houston, Texas, Systems Analyst, 1980-1982.

Plant representative to advise business leaders on solutions offered by Corporate IT. Led business value assessments, project management, and business solutions support at one of world's large petrochemical plants in Baytown, Texas. Negotiated plant requirements with central development team in Houston.

EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, Texas, M.B.A., Administrative Management

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, Texas, B.S., Computer Science

Hartman Value Profile Certified and SIMA Certification for Leadership Skills Assessment and Coaching

Dale Carnegie Leadership, Center for Creative Leadership, SMU Leadership for Leaders

DISC Profile Certification for individual and team development

Culture Index Training and Certification for use within Licensed companies

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Scrum / Agile Coach Certification, SAP, Oracle ERP, ASI and GEAC ERP, Salesforce CRM and Communities, Oracle Financials, Purchasing, Supply Chain and JDE Purchasing and GL, Red Prairie WMS, Sterling Commerce SIM & SOM, PeopleSoft, ADP, Infinium Payroll, Numerous In-House developed systems including POS, Inventory Management, Order Management, PO and Shipment Data Exchange, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Products.

VOLUNTEER AND NON-PROFIT

Founding member and Program Alignment as Governing body member for Dallas CIO Executive Summit

Founder and Chair for Biblical Leadership Community, a CEO Advisory Forum, Dallas, Texas

Curriculum Board Advisor at Texas A & M University and University of North Texas

Business Advisor for Advisory Cloud and HEXA Ventures for startup companies in Digital Transformation, Technology selection and implementation, and Business Services Solutions.

Mentor for HIS Bridgebuilders and University of Texas at Dallas STEM Program

Part time chaplain for Marketplace Chaplains

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