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Glenn Gardner
Livingston,NJ
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and results-oriented executive with over 40 years of leadership experience in building, expanding, and successfully selling a multi-state, full-service manufacturing and wholesale enterprise in the flooring industry. Proven excellence in sales management, product design, sourcing, brand development, and operational management has consistently driven profitable growth and fostered long-term customer loyalty. Committed to channeling entrepreneurial energy and strategic vision into a forward-thinking company poised for innovation and success. Leverages deep industry insights and global sourcing expertise to enhance sales, operations, marketing, and product strategies for sustainable growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President
ACF-GARDNER
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Directed the successful merger and integration of ACF of Farmingdale, AFS of Boynton Beach, and Gardner Industries to form a dynamic, multi-state manufacturing and wholesale organization specializing in floor coverings and sundries.
- Spearheaded Sales Management, Product Design, Product Development, and Marketing initiatives across diverse product categories, creating new private-label brands and expanding product reach across trade channels.
- Managed multi-state operations, uniting sales, logistics, and production teams under one cohesive business model.
- Consulted and sold to other flooring and home-improvement companies on product sourcing and business development, leveraging decades of global vendor relationships.
- Enhanced profitability through streamlined sourcing, strategic partnerships, and product innovation.
- Oversaw branding, digital presence, and marketing campaigns that elevated company visibility and market share.
- Expanded product offerings to include major national brands
President & CEO
GARDNER INDUSTRIES, INC.
01.1985 - 01.2021
- Transformed Gardner Industries, a 2nd generation family business, into a highly-respected in-demand regional leader in the wholesale floor covering trade, supplying retailers, contractors, builders, property managers, designers, and architects throughout the Northeast.
- Developed exclusive Spectrum branded product lines including carpet, artificial turf, vinyl, LVT, SPC, rubber, and specialty flooring solutions.
- Led all aspects of the business: sales, product design/development, marketing, purchasing, vendor management, logistics, and financial operations.
- Created long-standing relationships across the flooring industry, emphasizing style, quality, and value.
- Oversaw company growth into a multi-million-dollar enterprise with a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and service.
Global Operations - Founder
SPECTRUM IMPORTS
01.1990 - 01.2020
- Established Spectrum Imports to leverage global experience in flooring, connecting international manufacturers with U.S. distributors and retailers.
- Served as an import/export agent and sourcing consultant, identifying product opportunities and facilitating partnerships worldwide.
- Built a trusted reputation as “Your Source for Sourcing Floor Coverings Around the World.”
- Introduced exclusive product lines and special-buy programs, increasing competitive advantage and customer profitability
Education
BSBA – Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Washington University
St. Louis, MO01-1983
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Industry networking
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations management
- Operations oversight
- Process improvements
- Partnership development
- Revenue generation
- Account management
- Budget forecasting
- Performance analysis
- Business plan development
- Product rebranding
- Executive coaching
- Logical thinking capability
- Global business expansion
- Creativity
- Strategic business planning
Interests
Timeline
Executive Vice President
ACF-GARDNER
01.2021 - 01.2025
Global Operations - Founder
SPECTRUM IMPORTS
01.1990 - 01.2020
President & CEO
GARDNER INDUSTRIES, INC.
01.1985 - 01.2021
BSBA – Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Washington University
LEADERSHIP
- Student Mentor – Pesce Family Mentoring Institute - Career Development Center
- Sports Coach / Mentor – School and Private Teams – Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball
- 2023 - Present