David Burggraf
Summary
Pragmatic and driven professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Passionate about being involved and giving back to the communities that I live and work in.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President
Ace Hardware
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Provided executive-level leadership to large multi store corporation with over $30 million in sales and 200 employees
- Cultivated and maintained strong industry relationships and partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success
- Navigated the company in adapting to the ever-changing needs of its customer base through the pandemic
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments
Outside Director
Ultima Bank Minnesota
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Provided leadership through new market expansions, record growth
- Approved loan applications, bank policies, goals, and helped to make strategic business decisions for performance of the bank
- Provided industry expertise, experience, and advice
Vice President
Fosston Economic Development Authority
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Increased economic development in the City of Fosston by providing bridge financing, low interest loans and creative solutions to economic obstacles faced by small business
- Helped board navigate the relocating of actively operating businesses and residential homes to bring a $12 million investment into the community
- Represented the EDA board on panel with MDOT for major highway corridor reconstruction through the city.
Director
Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Assisted communities and individuals to achieve better quality of life through lending money to businesses to create jobs in rural America
- Chaired the Real Estate Development Committee, guiding, advising, and approving real estate acquisitions and development
- Chaired the Technology Committee, created and maintained technology policies, worked with vendors to keep technology updated and secure
Chief Operations Officer
Select Communications Verizon Wireless
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Lead the company through major growth and transition
- Hired, trained, evaluated, and retained a high-performing, effective, and diverse team embodying organizational culture
- Guided the company and employees through a successful acquisition.
Store Manager
Ace Hardware
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths, and unique training
- Achieved top recognitions from national brands including YETI Gold Dealer, Traeger Gold Dealer, Big Green Egg Platinum Dealer, and #1 Milwaukee Tools dealer in the nation, under the hardware channel
- Hired, trained, and managed team of 20 associates, including evaluating performance and enforcing disciplinary actions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2010
Skills
- Purpose Driven
- Strategic and Analytical
- Great Communicator
- Problem Solver
- Leadership experience
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Process Improvements
Involvement and Community
- Past President, Fosston-Lengby Lions Club, Increased club membership, member involvement, funds raised, funds donated, and number of service projects to 50-year record levels, by recruiting new younger members and improving culture. Created new fundraising projects that continue to be the most profitable and successful for the club. Earned Club Excellence Award for exceeding goals in membership, service, organizational excellence, and marketing/communication. Served at the district, multi district, and international levels, on Global Service Team, including working on Brian Sheehan’s successful campaign for International President of Lions International. Served as a delegate at two international conventions and a conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY.
- UND Student Managed Investment Fund - Served as Senior Economist, providing independent research and analysis on financial market trends that were valuable to the fund. Including analyzing how economic forces like exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices affected the funds positions
- Dakota Venture Group - Worked with a team to identify high return investment opportunities, including deal sourcing/evaluation, investment decision-making, and fundraising
Timeline
Outside Director
Ultima Bank Minnesota
01.2018 - 01.2023
Vice President
Fosston Economic Development Authority
01.2017 - 01.2023
Director
Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2023
Executive Vice President
Ace Hardware
01.2016 - 01.2024
Chief Operations Officer
Select Communications Verizon Wireless
01.2015 - 01.2019
Store Manager
Ace Hardware
01.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting
University of North Dakota
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