SENIOR OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE PROFILE


Dynamic management career providing operating, strategic, technical and business leadership for high technical service organizations. Strong combination of engineering and general management qualifications. Experienced in start-up, turnaround, high growth and established corporate environments. Successful in identifying and capitalizing upon market opportunities to drive revenue growth, expand market penetration and win dominant market share. Track record of building and retaining highly motivated teams and loyal customer bases.

Operating and General Management qualifications:
Multiple-Unit Operations Management Budgeting & Expense Control
P&L Management Presentations & Training
Strategic & Business Planning Price & Contract Negotiations
Sales & Business Development Customer Relationship Management
Distribution Channel Development Staff Development & Motivation


RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KIRKPATRICK INDUSTRIES, Inc. d/b/a KTECHFebruary 2002 to Present
President
KTECH was created to address the industry needs in the areas of consulting engineering and project management with a focus in healthcare. The main areas of strength are in the customer service and satisfaction. This has allowed KTECH to develop a reputation of excellent service and design to perform continual services for customers. In charge of the day-to-day operations of the business. Broad scope of responsibility includes full P&L accountability, strategic business and market planning, business development, sales forecasting, marketing, and control of operating and capital budget.
Responsible for the start-up and establishment of an engineering and project management based corporation.
Development of the company vision and mission, and incorporating these statements into a dynamic business plan.
Providing project management services for $53 million of a $254 million bond program that includes the design, upgrade, renovation, and construction of existing and new schools in Omaha, Nebraska.
Responsible for the design of a chain of retail stores in Kansas City, Missouri.
Development of key contracts with the Government and various departments of the Government.

TSP CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Inc.October 2005 to March 2009
President (by Succession Plan)
Responsible for developing and refining processes for internal operations, business development, project management, and personnel management. Working with management staff on a 3 year succession plan for the position of President. Responsible for managing the staff in five office locations in the mid-west and expanding the core services to eight offices. Broad scope of responsibility includes full P&L accountability, strategic business and market planning, business development, sales forecasting, marketing, and control of operating and capital budget.
Plan and direct execution of all aspects of the organization's operational policies, procedures, objectives and initiatives related to the developing, managing, and selling of construction management services.
Direct short-term and long-range planning along with respective budget development to support the strategic business goals and financial performance of the company.
Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policy and procedural needs for directors and senior management for related divisions.
Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company products and services.
Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.
Participate and drive market development for sales initiatives including participation through networking and relationship management.
Direct the development of the organization to ensure future growth through measurable objectives
Oversee the human resource function, identify staffing needs, maintain an environment of counseling and mentorship as well as promote training for direct reports to foster personal and professional development.
Take a leadership role in community and industry organizations to raise the profile of the company within its peer group.
Responsible for the execution of a $21.6 million new hospital facility through a design/build delivery method.
Successful completion of a $3.9 million new healthcare clinic facility and front entrance remodel project delivered through a design/build delivery method.

BALLANTYNE of OMAHA, Inc.April 2000 to February 2002
Chief Operations Officer
Responsible for providing direction for internal operations, product development, and long range business planning and financial analyses for feasibility and impact of company products and direction in the marketplace. Direction and setup of company procedures and policies for daily operation of engineering, maintenance, safety, and quality. Development of key relationships with partners and key players in the industry. Utilization of skills and techniques that support production and operations management of the company through use of quantitative analysis, modeling and data analysis, linear programming, forecasting, inventory control modeling, queuing theory, decision theory, scheduling of projects, networks and their applications. Utilize advanced analysis of subtleties and nuances associated with fundamental financial issues relevant to the corporations operations and the capital market. Responsible for capital equipment evaluation and purchases.
Directed the creation of a new product line for the company increasing yearly revenues by $1.3 million
Improved workplace safety and increased safety awareness by implementing company into an OSHA program and reduced number of incidents by 34%
Increased productivity by 12% by implementing material flow layout to plant and identification of areas in production activity to be more efficient in processes
Evaluated an existing $5 million project that involved venture capital funding and risk, cutting edge technology, new product development, critical project scheduling, and full industry entity involvement. Through input and direction, saved the company approximately $4 million by putting proper constraints and deliverable expectations on project.
Developed a key relationship with Eastman Kodak Company and their senior level executives. This relationship utilized a joint effort in product development, technology information, and co-branding marketing strategies for global markets.
Instrumental in identifying and resolving areas of inefficiency, production loss, and profit gain.
Created the foundation for a market-driven organization by initiating an operating structure of autonomous business units, each with decision-making authority and accountability, and full P&L responsibility.
Identified a business opportunity based on utilization of companys core competency, and developed it into a fully integrated, stand-alone business unit, with potential of grossing more than $15 million over a 3 year period.
Developed strategic direction and operating plans that would deliver 12% growth over 4 years. This provided additional revenue to the company by creating two new product lines, enhancing existing product lines, and strengthening quality assurance.


EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration
Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of Missouri - Kansas City, Missouri
Associate in Engineering
Metropolitan Community Colleges Kansas City, Missouri


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Registered Licensed Professional Engineer, Missouri, Nebraska
Construction Management Association of America, Member
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour Training Course Certified
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Member
Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, Member