JASON ROMERO
West Haven
Summary
Operations and sales leader with extensive experience in industrial gas distribution and healthcare services. Proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls, developing managers across five states, and optimizing inventory while ensuring safety compliance and delivering consistent sales growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Branch Operations Manager
Linde Gas & Equipment
07.2020 - 04.2026
- Managed and mentored 17 branch managers and 64 Branch employees spanning five states (Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado)
- Oversaw sales, distribution, and operational functions for the regional territory.
- Aligned branch priorities with organizational goals, ensuring timely execution of initiatives.
- Ensured efficient staff scheduling, branch coverage, and operations.
- Reduced inactive and surplus inventory across all locations, optimizing stock levels.
- Set and monitored inventory level targets to meet customer and sales needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety and all regulatory requirements.
- Completed and submitted all Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) packages for Capital Projects across all Branch locations and the Salt Lake City Plant.
- Guided multi-state expansion through new branch startups and acquisitions onboarding, implementing best practices and standardizing operations.
Territory Manager
Linde Gas & Equipment (formerly Praxair)
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Focused on achieving sales quotas, developing new business, and nurturing customer relationships to drive growth.
- Secured new business and improved gross profit through strategic account management and targeted sales initiatives.
- Increased profitability of existing accounts by delivering targeted value propositions that strengthened customer loyalty and expanded wallet share.
- Promoted sales and provided account service to current and potential customers, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Secure long-term relationship by negotiating end user Product Supply Agreements
- Maintained $5.5M territory from Clearfield, Utah to Preston, Idaho
- Cultivated relationships with industry vendors to enhance collaboration
Branch Manager
Praxair Distribution, Inc.
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Managed day-to-day branch operations and activities
- Supported Branch and Territory Manager in increasing sales from $3.3M (2014) to $4.9M (2017).
- Drove reduction of inactive and surplus inventory to just 2%. Managed monthly inventory turns at 15.7.
- Partnered with customers, Territory Managers, and local A/R team to decrease DSO.
- Scheduled vendors to work with inside sales and Territory Manager.
- Assisted Territory Manager and inside sales with contract pricing.
- Conducted weekly branch and toolbox safety meetings.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees, enhancing onboarding process.
Distribution Manager
Praxair Distribution, Inc.
10.2006 - 04.2014
- Managed and dispatched 13 drivers on daily routes across four states for hazardous materials, prioritizing distribution issues and optimizing routes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including hiring, discipline, coaching, and performance management to enhance team effectiveness.
- Resolved daily distribution issues to maintain efficient routing.
- Conducted driver safety training and road tests.
- Maintained commercial fleet of 15 power units and 29 trailers (Micro Bulk, Bulk, Tube, and Pallet trailers)
- Utilized Road Net dispatch system along with Accustar and PeopleNet platforms.
- Monitored employee efficiency reports, communicating results to staff to drive awareness and accountability.
Respiratory & Distribution Manager
Praxair Healthcare
04.1998 - 10.2006
- Managed daily operations of respiratory and distribution units with 12 employees, enhancing team collaboration and service delivery.
- Maintained compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safe and reliable service for patients.
- Coordinated fleet maintenance and medical equipment inventory, optimizing resource availability for timely patient delivery.
- Delivered products and services to over 1,200 patients.
Education
High School -
Layton High School
Layton, UtahSkills
- P&L Responsibility
- Multi-State Operations Management
- Fleet Management
- DOT & Hazmat Compliance
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Optimization
- Operational Efficiency
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Six Sigma Process Improvement
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Employee Development & Training
- Customer Relationship Management
References
Available upon request
Technology Platforms
- JDE
- Oracle Business
- Perceptive Content
- QMS
- TCC
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- POIS Database
- PeopleNet
- Green Mile
- LiDap
- Elevate
Timeline
Sr. Branch Operations Manager
Linde Gas & Equipment
07.2020 - 04.2026
Territory Manager
Linde Gas & Equipment (formerly Praxair)
04.2017 - 07.2020
Branch Manager
Praxair Distribution, Inc.
04.2014 - 04.2017
Distribution Manager
Praxair Distribution, Inc.
10.2006 - 04.2014
Respiratory & Distribution Manager
Praxair Healthcare
04.1998 - 10.2006
High School -
Layton High School