Gary W. Posati
Greenville, Mi. 48838
*******@*********.***
Summary: Exploring positions that take advantage of my extensive sales, relationship building and accounting experience.
Experience: Commercial Bank Greenville, Michigan
Commercial Lender 2006 to 2009
Prospected for customers, collected and spread financial information, presented and closed commercial loans for local community bank. Reported directly to the president and board of directors.
West Michigan Produce, Inc. Belding, Michigan
Vice President/Treasurer/Owner 1997 to 2006
Worked with produce growers nationwide to move their product to chain stores and produce terminal markets. Managed all financial & accounting aspects of the company.
Michigan Potato Packers, Inc. Greenville, Michigan
Sales 1995 to 1997
Sold owners/growers produce to chain stores and terminal markets.
Michigan Onion Producers Coop, Inc. Grant, Michigan
Sales Manager 1984 to 1995
Headed up sales department of multi-grower cooperative. Responsible for buying, selling and trucking product. Managed all financial aspects of the department.
Topco Associates, Inc. Greenville, Michigan
Office/Sales Manager 1980 to 1984
Managed multi-million dollar sales office and reported directly to Vice President of Produce Operations. Took office from $9,000,000 to $28,000,000 first year.
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. Montvale, N.J.
Buyer/Inspector/Accountant 1973 to 1980
Ran computer payroll and accounting functions for 3 warehouse operations. I was also responsible for inspection, buying and sales of produce from Long Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Education: The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pa.
B.S., Business Management, Minor: Economics 1973
Allegheny Community College Monroeville, Pa.
A.A., Business Administration, Minor: Accounting 1971
Additional Training:
1) Computer course work on programming and working with computers.
2) Numerous classes and seminars at the Michigan Bankers Association.
3) Construction work while attending school.
Community Involvement:
1998-2000
Chairman-Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, Greenville, Michigan
Chair Teen Action task force also chair YMCA feasibility task force.
2002-2006
Coach Greenville Middle School football team; acted as head coach last 3 years.
2006 to Present
Board member of Greenville Rotary
2006 to Present
Board member of Montcalm County Habitat for Humanity.
2006 to Present
Member BOMA (Business Owners and Managers Association) of West Michigan.
References:
1) Mike VandenAkker
Sparks Belting
2) Pastor Mark Shaw
Calvary Baptist Church
3) George Bosanic
Greenville Michigan City Manager
4) Kathy-Jo VanderLaan
Director Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce