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Lloyd Ethridge

Savannah,GA

Summary

I started on the ground floor of operations with the majority of my experience working with, developing and managing owner operator - Agent based business focused on retention, problem solving and growth.

Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Agent Development

SEI Acquisition
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Vice President of Agent Development

BPX Logistics
11.2020 - 09.2022

Created. developed and implemented an Agent model to onboard, train, develop and process Agents, along with implementing a payroll system for a company that had not been in the Agent world.

  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Vice President of Agent Development

Cowan Systems, LLC
09.2006 - 10.2020

Part of an $80M operation. Involved in recruiting, onboarding, training, sales, safety, development, growth for the intermodal division.

Operations Manager

Universal Truckload
09.1999 - 09.2006

Started as a Terminal Manager. Grew the office from 6 owner operators to 33 owner operators before accepting a Regional Manager role for the Southeast. Responsible for overseeing my region including soliciting, signing, onboarding, training and developing Agents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bessemer Academy
04.1981

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking

Education and Training

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Timeline

VP of Agent Development

SEI Acquisition
09.2022 - 02.2025

Vice President of Agent Development

BPX Logistics
11.2020 - 09.2022

Vice President of Agent Development

Cowan Systems, LLC
09.2006 - 10.2020

Operations Manager

Universal Truckload
09.1999 - 09.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing

University of Alabama At Birmingham

High School Diploma -

Bessemer Academy