Gregory Stephens
WICHITA,Kansas
Summary
Accomplished Regional Vice President with demonstrated track record of success in managing Multiple Service Lines for Small and Large businesses. Bringing exceptional history of achievement and drive to continuously improve procedures and processes across the board. Top-notch Executive with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
ABM
04.2014 - 11.2023
- Managed Region with up to 24 locations and multiple service lines with 2,000+ employees and 80 individual client contracts.
- Oversaw yearly budget of more than $1.8mil
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Implemented successful improvements to Safety, Operations and Client Retention.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
Senior Vice President
AirServ Corporation
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission.
- 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.
- Networked with customers, prospects and partners at conferences and trade shows.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Maintained consistent growth in revenue, contribution margin, operating profit and EBITDA.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Cultivated positive relationships with employees by implementing monthly [Type] events to resolve issues, provide feedback and brainstorm.
Director of Operations
Regional Elite Airline Services
07.2010 - 04.2014
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Vice President of Operations
Great Lakes Aviation
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
President / COO
Air Midwest Airlines / MESA Air Group
02.1984 - 09.2008
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Budget Administration
- Operational Planning, Implementation & Management
- Process Improvements , Organizational Development
- Staff Leadership , Change Management
- Expertise in Multiple Types Operations
- Revenue Growth
- Resource Utilization
- Performance Benchmarking
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Safety Issues which led to contract retention.
- Led Team of 8 in the recertification of Airline Operating Certificate. This led to maintaining operation and growing business by 300%.
- Resolved Customer issues through action driven process leading to contract retention and client satisfaction.
Timeline
Regional Vice President
ABM
04.2014 - 11.2023
Senior Vice President
AirServ Corporation
04.2014 - 09.2016
Director of Operations
Regional Elite Airline Services
07.2010 - 04.2014
Vice President of Operations
Great Lakes Aviation
09.2008 - 07.2010
President / COO
Air Midwest Airlines / MESA Air Group
02.1984 - 09.2008
No Degree - Engineering
Wichita State University
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