
BS Accounting and Sales Professional
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Highly accomplished, versatile and respected professional presenting more than 25 years of extensive accomplishments in the industrial supply and supply chain management arena. History of accepting full accountability for divisional direction and strategic management, development of new services and operations, and revenue performance and enhancement strategies. Dynamic leader who consistently achieves outstanding results in challenging environments while building and maintaining strong, loyal relations with both clients and colleagues.
Communicates effectively across all levels of management.
President Allied Systems & Controls, Inc. 2016 -2025 Manufacturer of Wire Harnesses and Cable Assemblies, Tucker, GA.
Business Development Manager at Milwaukee Valve Company (2008 – 2016)
Major valve manufacturing Company involved in the Mechanical Contracting and Industrial end user marketplace. Responsible for sales growth and market penetration with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. in North America. Interaction required at all levels within the Ferguson Organization. Additional responsibilities include attaining and maintaining Supplier Accreditation at major Engineering and Construction firms in North America.
President & Managing Director at BDS ENTERPRISES (2006 – 2008)
Supply Chain Consultant specializing in Supplier Enablement & Transaction Management. Started a new business representing various less known software application (SaaS) companies assisting them with sales and marketing initiatives in several verticals including the Energy, Pulp & Paper, Contractor, and Design / Build Construction Industries.
Corporate Sales Manager - Commercial Industrial Division at FERGUSON ENTERPRISES (1993 – 2006)
Preeminent national wholesale distributor of industrial supplies with more than 900 locations in 50 states. Promoted division growth through highly visible initiatives to prominent base of clients in the Power / Utility Industry and Engineering and Construction business sectors. Client base consisted of well-recognized companies including Dominion Resources, FirstEnergy Corp., Colectric Partners, Southern Company, Utility Service Alliance, Xcel Energy, Bechtel Corporation, Black & Veatch, Jacobs Engineering, Fluor Corporation, CH2M Hill, and Foster Wheeler Corporation.
Managed final contract negotiations, collaborating with regional management, legal and credit department, and branches. Primary individual responsible for all aspects of Ferguson's Supplier Relationship Agreement with Fluor GS&S. Instrumental in the development of supply chain channel to help clients lower costs; administered supply chain process, functioning as purchasing arm for indirect materials.
Created and promoted customized business solutions, designed specifically for individual clients; presented offerings directly to clients' decision making teams. Frequently utilized as internal resource by other departments within company to troubleshoot and resolve customer problems.
President of Industrial Division (acting VP Sales) at HUB, INC. (1991 – 1993)
Wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings with $120 Million annual revenues, catering to Contractors and the industrial plant sector (sold to Ferguson in 1993).
Vice President – Sales Industrial Division at HUB, INC. (1989 – 1991)
Wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings with $120 Million annual revenues, catering to Contractors and the industrial plant sector.
Branch General Manager at HUB, INC. (1983 – 1989)
Wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings with $120 Million annual revenues, catering to Contractors and the industrial plant sector.
Sales Manager - Energy and Process Division at HUB, INC. (1979 – 1983)
Wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings with $120 Million annual revenues, catering to Contractors and the industrial plant sector.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Georgia State University
Certificate in Industrial Distribution – American Supply Association (ASA), at Texas A & M University
Certificate in Executive Training – ASA Executive Seminars, at MW Kellogg School at Northwestern University