Chris Acker
Whitney,TX
Summary
Results-driven individual with forward-thinking approach centered on the success and growth of the White Bluff Community. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
DSI, Inc. DBA Acker Bradbury Construction
Waxahachie, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Secure financing for all construction projects
- Oversee all transactions for construction projects
- Recognize opportunities for expansion and direct company growth
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing budget and payroll operations.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
President
Southfork Capital, LLC
Waxahachie, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and grew a portfolio of $7,500 in capital to assets in excess of $52M
- Supported and supervised team of real estate development professionals.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Continue to grow developments in Ellis, Hill, Navarro, and Kaufman counties, while expanding in other counties across Texas.
CEO
DSI, Inc. DBA Acker Construction
Waxahachie, TX
05.2002 - 12.2020
- Designed and constructed residential, commercial, and multi-family buildings.
- Grew the company from an initial $1,500 personal loan in 2002 to $19M in sales for 2020.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of 100+ building trade professionals.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
Education
Certified Professional Building Designer - Architectural And Building Sciences
American Institute of Building Design
Houston, TX06.2008
Associate of Arts - Business
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.1998
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, TX05.1994
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Executive Leadership
- Industry Expertise
- Organizational Development
- Leadership and People Development
- Profit and Loss Management
- Business Development
- Portfolio Management
- Board Oversight
- Change and Growth Management
- Thrive Under Pressure
- Mission and Vision
- Contract Negotiation
- Innovative and Visionary
Accomplishments
- Certified Member, Professional Building Design
- Certified Member, American Institute of Building Design
- Waxahachie Beautification Award, 2019
- Waxahachie Downtown Residential New Construction, 2019
- Waxahachie Downtown Renovation, 2019
- Waxahachie Downtown Commercial New Construction, 2019
- Ellis County Museum Board of Directors, 2019-2021
- Best-Dressed Business Waxahachie, 2010
- Southwest Securities, FSB, Board Member, 2008
Timeline
Vice President
DSI, Inc. DBA Acker Bradbury Construction
01.2021 - Current
President
Southfork Capital, LLC
06.2015 - Current
CEO
DSI, Inc. DBA Acker Construction
05.2002 - 12.2020
Certified Professional Building Designer - Architectural And Building Sciences
American Institute of Building Design
Associate of Arts - Business
Navarro College
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School