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Garret  McCullar

Garret McCullar

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Owner and Chief Executive Officer of a regional media and marketing company serving clients across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Responsible for executive leadership, strategic planning, financial management, personnel oversight, contract administration, business development, and daily operations while driving organizational growth and building strong community and business partnerships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner & Chief Executive Officer

Apex Content Co
United States
01.2025 - Current

Own and direct all aspects of a regional media, marketing, and technology company serving clients throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Provide executive leadership for strategic planning, financial management, personnel, operations, contract administration, business development, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities
  • Own and manage all business operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, financial oversight, and long-term organizational development.
  • Lead the company's growth strategy, expanding operations across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
  • Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate employees, independent contractors, and strategic partners.
  • Develop, administer, and monitor operating budgets while maintaining financial accountability and sustainable growth.
  • Negotiate and administer contracts, vendor agreements, and client partnerships.
  • Establish organizational policies, operating procedures, and performance standards that improve efficiency and accountability.
  • Oversee project management, scheduling, quality assurance, and customer relations.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business leaders, local governments, community organizations, and industry partners.
  • Direct marketing, public communications, technology implementation, and business development initiatives.
  • Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, and public engagements while maintaining strong relationships throughout Southern Colorado.
Selected Accomplishments
  • Successfully built a regional business from the ground up, serving clients across the nation.
  • Established long-term partnerships with leading real estate firms, commercial businesses, and community organizations.
  • Created employment opportunities and managed a growing team of employees and contractors.
  • Implemented operational systems and technology that improved efficiency, scalability, and customer service.
  • Continued to invest in Southern Colorado through local business partnerships and community involvement.

Operations Manager

Peabody Energy Corp.
Steamboat Springs, CO
01.2020 - 04.2025
  • Directed daily operations for a major industrial facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
  • Led and supervised approximately 60 employees, including operations, maintenance, and technical personnel.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets while maintaining fiscal accountability and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw large-scale industrial water infrastructure, including process water systems, pumps, pipelines, clarifiers, stormwater management, reservoirs, and water distribution systems critical to plant operations.
  • Worked directly with engineers to plan and implement infrastructure improvements using AutoCAD, engineering analysis, and long-term asset management strategies.
  • Planned, prioritized, and executed capital improvement and maintenance projects to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
  • Negotiated contracts, managed outside contractors, and coordinated project execution across multiple departments.
  • Conducted incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implemented corrective actions to strengthen safety and operational performance.
  • Directed emergency response activities involving industrial incidents, severe weather, equipment failures, and infrastructure emergencies.
  • Ensured compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and company policies.
  • Developed operating procedures, maintenance strategies, workforce training programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership, regulatory agencies, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Built a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

LCCC
Cheyenne, WY
04.2020

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Operations Management
  • Financial & Budget Management
  • Personnel Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Directed operations and supervised teams of up to 60 employees in a complex industrial environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar operational budgets, capital improvement projects, and critical infrastructure systems, including large-scale industrial water management.
  • Founded and grew Apex Content Co. into a successful regional business serving clients across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
  • Built strategic partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and industry leaders, contributing to regional economic growth.
  • Led emergency response operations and incident management through extensive industrial leadership and NWCG Wildland Fire training and experience.
  • Improved operational efficiency through strategic planning, process improvements, workforce development, and organizational leadership.
  • Successfully managed contracts, vendor relationships, personnel, budgeting, and daily operations across multiple organizations.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to public service, community engagement, transparency, and long-term organizational success through leadership in both the private sector and community initiatives.

Certification

  • Firefighter I (FFI)
  • Firefighter II (FFII)
  • Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper (ADOP)
  • Mobile Equipment Training (MET)
  • NWCG Wildland Firefighter (Red Card)
  • ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • S-130: Firefighter Training
  • S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
  • IntraSafe Certified Incident Investigator
  • Cat I Vibration Analysis Certification
  • Cat II Vibration Analysis Certification
  • MSHA Certified Miner
  • MSHA Annual Refresher Training
  • AutoCAD Training
  • Root Cause Analysis & Incident Investigation
  • Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance
  • Emergency Response & Incident Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Owner & Chief Executive Officer

Apex Content Co
01.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

Peabody Energy Corp.
01.2020 - 04.2025

Associate of Science - Fire Science

LCCC