Joseph Sprengard
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Results-oriented and visionary Chief Executive Officer and business development executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment building and leading teams, growing enterprise value, and establishing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional ability to motivate individuals and teams to achieve new levels of performance. Growth oriented focus with expertise increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader with executive communications skills, track record of market expansion and building positive corporate cultures to achieve company and individual success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
President, CEO, Co-Founder, Board of Directors
Veelo Technologies
Cincinnati, OH
02.2009 - Current
- Built defense technology company from start-up to multi-million-dollar organization serving largest companies in defense industry.
- Recruited, hired, managed and built high-performance team across enterprise - engineering, sales, finance and operations.
- Developed customer relationships with largest enterprises in aerospace and defense - Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, The Boeing Company, SpaceX, US Air Force, US Navy.
- Led company from early-stage licensed technology to suite of products engineered for next-generation weapon systems.
- Built relationships with highly technical engineering teams within defense industry and Department of Defense
- Worked closely with stealth materials engineers, four-star Generals and US Congress on next-gen systems.
- Positioned company for long term success and significant enterprise value.
- Helped numerous employees achieve career objectives through coaching, mentorship, and trusted relationships.
- Frequent speaker at industry trade shows and workshops.
Strategy Consultant
KMK Consulting
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Developed strategic initiatives for clients, leading to improved business performance and increased profitability.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by conducting comprehensive market research and competitive analysis.
- Lead strategic planning processes in partnership with CEOs, University Presidents, Political Leaders and other stakeholders.
- Drafted multi-year strategic plans with OKRs and KPIs.
Sales Executive, Commercial Treasury Management
Fifth Third Bank
08.2001 - 12.2004
- Exceeded quarterly targets consistently through diligent prospecting and tailored product presentations.
- Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Called on Fortune 500 companies in SE United States and Ohio Valley Region.
- Managed pipeline efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to urgency/importance while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
- Identified upselling opportunities within existing accounts by staying informed about clients'' evolving needsrequirements
- Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed
- Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable conditions for both parties while maximizing profitability
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Champaign Illinois05.2000
Skills
- Executive Leadership & Team Building
- Building Purpose-Driven Culture
- Strategic Visioning and Planning
- New Business Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Talent Recruitment
- Sales and Marketing
- Creating and Delivering Presentations
- Stakeholder Relations & Management
- Financial Planning - Forecasting, Pipeline Management
Accomplishments
- The Boeing Company's Supplier of the Year for Technology (2016). Global accolade, awarded to only 1 of 14,000 global suppliers.
- Entrepreneur or the Year, Cincinnati OH
- Small Business Success Story, United States Air Force
- Multiple Sales Awards and Honors
- Forty Under Forty (at age 32)
- Division I Scholarship Athlete - Univ of Illinois, Baseball
- 2x Big Ten Champion
- University of Illinois Athletic Department "Illini Award" Receipient, awarded to only 1 of 350 male student athletes
- University of Illinois Athletic Department Liaison to Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Board
Timeline
President, CEO, Co-Founder, Board of Directors
Veelo Technologies
02.2009 - Current
Strategy Consultant
KMK Consulting
01.2005 - 01.2009
Sales Executive, Commercial Treasury Management
Fifth Third Bank
08.2001 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign