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COO · VP OPERATIONS · ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

The
executive story

Different industries. One commitment: performance.

I lead complex, distributed operations—building accountable teams, improving reliability, and turning operating priorities into measurable results across logistics, fleet, warehousing, production and enterprise transformation.

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From operations to transformation.

I've built my career leading people, solving complex operational challenges, and turning strategy into measurable results. Across industries, I bring a practical, hands-on approach to drive performance, develop high-performing teams, and create lasting impact.

25+Years of leadership
across industries
6+Operational
environments
Measurable
Results
People. Process.
Performance.
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01 Executive Leadership

Build alignment. Drive action.

From boardrooms to frontlines, I bring people together around a clear vision and a practical path to results.

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02 Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Solve complex challenges.

Connect product development, suppliers, quality and delivery with clear operating ownership.

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03 Warehouse & Distribution Operations

Warehouse operations at scale.

Drive accuracy, productivity, and throughput in complex distribution and fulfillment environments.

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04 Logistics & Transportation Operations

Logistics that deliver.

Optimize networks, improve service, and drive efficiency across complex logistics and transportation operations.

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05 Fleet & Field Operations

Fleet performance in motion.

Maximize asset utilization, driver performance, safety, and total cost of ownership across diverse fleet operations.

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06 Transformation & AI Innovation

Turn strategy into measurable results.

Put dashboards, automation and practical AI workflows to work on a defined operating problem.

Operations are the common thread.

Trucking, transportation, fleet and warehousing are significant parts of my experience. The broader capability is leading the work: understanding constraints, developing leaders and establishing a management rhythm that supports execution.

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Different industries.
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