Dec 2018 – Jun 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Bradenton, Florida, United States · On-site

• President & Chief Executive Officer | SunPro Motorized Awnings & Screens (Retired June 2025)
• As President & CEO of Sunpro Motorized Awnings & Screens, I led the company through a period of significant growth and operational transformation in the outdoor living and sun protection industry. Working alongside a leadership team, committed dealer partners, and key vendors, we strengthened Sunpro’s position as an industry leader in quality, service, and innovation.
• Key Contributions and Outcomes:
• Strategic Growth: Scaled operations meaningfully while elevating service standards and preserving long-term discipline. Built collaborative, durable dealer partnerships that supported mutual growth and shared success.
• Industry Leadership: Positioned Sunpro as a differentiated manufacturer by consistently delivering the shortest turnaround times for custom products in the industry—improving dealer cash flow, delivery confidence, and market reputation.
• Operational Excellence: Expanded and managed the largest company-owned delivery fleet in the sector, overcoming logistics constraints and materially improving the customer experience. Led investments in quality systems, ERP upgrades, and talent development to establish new benchmarks for reliability.
• Service Philosophy: Championed a relationship-driven operating model that prioritized long-term partnerships and collaborative problem-solving over transactional thinking, strengthening trust and loyalty across the dealer network.
• Technical Support & Innovation: Built a highly capable technical support organization and invested in advanced manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and value delivery.
• Ethical Leadership: Operated with a clear “do the right thing” principle, reinforcing a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization.
• Change Management: Guided the company through periods of transition while maintaining operational continuity, performance standards, and team engagement.

Mar 2017 – Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Livonia, MI

• AutoFloorGuard is the original and best-selling garage containment mat, designed to keep garage floors clean and dry from moisture, ice, snow, dirt, and mud. As Business Development Partner, I played a key role in significantly growing the business across multiple channels. I was instrumental in expanding our reach through successful partnerships and new channel launches, including the highly successful rollout of AutoFloorGuard products on Costco.com, which contributed to rapid brand growth and increased market share.
• I also helped strengthen our presence on Amazon and other major e-commerce platforms, while supporting product innovation and operational improvements that reinforced AutoFloorGuard’s position as the number one brand in the industry. My efforts focused on driving sales, building relationships with key retail partners, and ensuring our products met the highest standards for quality and customer satisfaction.
• AutoFloorGuard continues to be recognized for its durable, easy-to-use containment mats and remains the industry leader in garage floor protection.

Jun 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Livonia MI

• Recruited and hired by the highly successful Marygrove Awning company in Michigan, I was tasked with building a national wholesale business and establishing a robust network of awning dealers across the country. This opportunity marked my entry into the awning industry and allowed me to apply my expertise in business development, channel expansion, and operational leadership to a new and rapidly growing market segment.
• I led the creation and execution of a national dealer recruitment strategy, implementing scalable systems for onboarding, training, and supporting independent dealers. My efforts helped Marygrove Products expand its reach well beyond its Michigan roots, positioning the company as a premier wholesale distributor of industry-leading retractable awnings and outdoor living solutions. By fostering strong relationships with dealers and focusing on service excellence, I enabled Marygrove to deliver value and innovation to partners nationwide.
• A key outcome of my tenure was driving the successful merger of Marygrove Products (the wholesale part of the awning business) and Marygrove Roll Screens in Bradenton Florida. This strategic move combined complementary product lines and operational strengths, forming the foundation for what would become Sunpro Motorized Awnings & Screens—a national leader in motorized awnings and screens. This experience provided me with deep industry insight, a robust dealer network, and the operational expertise necessary to lead large-scale growth initiatives.

Sep 2015 – May 2016 · 8 mos · Acworth, Georgia

• The founder brought me in to build the foundation for taking the company national. ABC was a strong regional replacement window business that needed corporate structure and a scalable dealer model to grow beyond its footprint.
• I built the corporate platform, developed the core value proposition for our dealer partners, and led the recruiting, training, and support infrastructure for a network of independent licensed dealers. The work was all about creating a model where dealers could plug in and succeed quickly, with the right systems, training, and support behind them from day one.

Mar 2002 – Aug 2014 · 12 yrs 5 mos · Kennesaw, GA · On-site

• As President & CEO of The Home Service Store, Inc. (HSS), I led the company through a transformative 12-year period, harnessing technology and innovation to reinvent our business model and deliver results for stakeholders across North America. After initial rapid results, I was elected CEO and became the key visionary behind HSS’s turnaround and sustained growth.
• I built and developed a high-performing, agile team dedicated to operational excellence, client relationship management, and continuous improvement. My hands-on leadership guided HSS through all economic cycles, positioning the company as an industry benchmark for service delivery and innovation.
• Key accomplishments:
• Strategic Turnaround & Growth: Championed a strategy that expanded HSS’s operations to all 50 states and Canada, transforming a struggling company into a market leader.
• Innovation & Technology: Developed and implemented advanced operational systems and technology that streamlined processes, improved scalability, and delivered measurable value to partners.
• Retail Partnerships: Established product sales and installation programs for leading retailers such as Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Lumber Liquidators, and Floor & Décor, delivering custom solutions that met the highest industry standards.
• Profitability & Resilience: Achieved substantial profitability and revenue growth, even during industry downturns, by building critical infrastructures and fostering a culture of agility and results.
• Client-Centric Solutions: Designed branded programs tailored to the unique needs of each partner, ensuring exceptional service and long-term relationships.
• Leadership by Example: Fostered a culture of integrity, collaboration, and accountability, consistently attracting and developing top talent.
• During my tenure, HSS became recognized for visionary leadership, operational excellence, and delivering innovative, scalable solutions for major retailers and manufacturers in the home improvement sector.

Sep 1998 – Feb 2002 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• I started on the sales floor and spent 22 years growing through every level of retail operations at Circuit City. This was during the company's Good to Great era, when Circuit City was the best-performing stock on Wall Street. That run shaped everything about how I lead.
• General Operations Manager
• Sep 1998 – Feb 2002 · Greater Atlanta Area
• Ran back-end operations for the $3B Southern Division, 190 stores. Led large-scale Six Sigma initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, and productivity. The work delivered significant annual savings and set new standards for how the division ran operationally.

Jan 1985 – Sep 1998 · 13 yrs 8 mos

• Led multiple high-volume districts over 13 years, including Atlanta (12 stores), Tampa (9 stores), South Carolina (8 stores), and Tennessee (7 stores). Ended up running one of the company's largest districts, a $220M region with 1,100 employees and 80 managers. Won District Manager of the Year five times. Those years were all about building teams, developing people, and running operations that performed at the highest level.

Feb 1980 – Jan 1985 · 4 yrs 11 mos

• Managed stores in Charleston, Durham, and Chattanooga. Won Store Manager of the Year three times. This is where I learned the fundamentals, taking care of customers, building teams, and developing future leaders.