Neil A. Klepach
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Adept at analyzing critical business needs, identifying operational deficiencies, and implementing innovative solutions that drive year-over-year revenue growth and enhance customer service. Proven track record in strategic planning and team building to achieve organizational objectives while fostering a culture of innovation and operational efficiency. Committed to transforming business challenges into opportunities for sustained growth and profitability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
President
SA Specialties
San Antonio, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: A residential HVAC and Plumbing company with locations in San Antonio and Houston, Texas
- Executed strategic restructuring initiatives to promote organizational turnaround.
- Transformed annual revenue from $7 million in 2019 and negative EBITDA to reaching a top line of $21 million and net income of 12% by the end of 2024.
- Cultivated a proactive environment acknowledged by industry peers as forward-thinking.
- Created comprehensive budgets and sales forecasts for the company.
- Promoted a customer-centric approach to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
President & Chief Operating Officer
Walton Signage
San Antonio, TX
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: National Sign Company
- Achieved $58 million top-line revenue with 11% EBITDA through effective planning.
- Directed and assessed performance of senior executives, including vice presidents and directors.
- Oversaw financial performance, nurtured company culture, supported overall integrity of the organization.
- Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth, along with maintaining awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments
- Evaluated and authorized corporate documentation such as sales contracts, budgets, and financial agreements.
Contract - Chief Operating Officer
Alisam Transportation Group
San Antonio, TX
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: A transportation and logistics company.
- Provided strategic advice to CEO and Board of Directors.
- Led efforts to align company positioning in the marketplace by streamlining processes and restructuring primary and subordinate debt.
- Restored financial health and reestablished competitive edge pre-agreement completion.
- Streamlined processes to enhance readiness for private equity transactions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase operational efficiency.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
Principal LED
San Angelo, TX
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: An LED lighting company
- Led the inception and growth of a LED lighting enterprise alongside two partners.
- Achieved annual sales milestone of $10 million by end of 2012.
- Developed and executed comprehensive procedures across operations, sales, financial, and administrative functions.
- Managed daily operations of the business including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, staffing, and customer service.
- Evaluated performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
Chief Operations Officer
AgiLight Inc./General LED Inc.
San Angelo, TX
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: An LED lighting company
- Oversaw international and national operations for a $24 million LED enterprise with focus on financial, manufacturing, and distribution responsibilities.
- Renegotiated vendor contracts and terms to optimize cost efficiency.
- Established policies that promote company culture and vision through proper communication channels.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Orchestrated short and long range strategic plans to direct financial progress of business.
Director of Global Operations - US/ Vice President – Mexico/China Divisions
Miller Curtain Co.
San Antonio, TX
06.1995 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: A $120 million home textile business with domestic and international locations
- Directed global operations to ensure seamless integration between domestic and international supply chains.
- Led team of 1200 employees with 10 direct reports.
- Directed operations in finance, manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance, IT and R&D.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Collaborated cross-functionally across the organization to ensure alignment between sales initiatives and corporate objectives.
Distribution Manager
McLane Company Inc.
Temple, TX
06.1991 - 06.1995
- Company Overview: A grocery distribution company
- Facilitated hands-on experience within Distribution, Transportation, Purchasing, and Sales/Customer Service departments through structured program.
- Achieved full program completion in Foodservice Division before anyone else.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products to maintain operational efficiency.
- Managed the daily activities of distribution staff, providing guidance and support when needed.
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TXBachelors of Business Administration (BBA) -
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TXSkills
- Group Leadership Expertise
- Comprehensive P&L Oversight
- Manufacturing Optimizations
- ERP Inventory Management
- Proficient Growth Strategy Implementation
- Domestic and Foreign Strategy Execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strategic planning
- Sales forecasting and leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Organizational restructuring
- Leadership team building
Recognitions
- 40 under 40 Rising Stars of San Antonio, 2004
- Outstanding Young Graduate, Howard Payne University, 1998
Timeline
President
SA Specialties
04.2019 - Current
President & Chief Operating Officer
Walton Signage
01.2014 - 04.2019
Contract - Chief Operating Officer
Alisam Transportation Group
10.2012 - 01.2014
Principal LED
01.2010 - 09.2012
Chief Operations Officer
AgiLight Inc./General LED Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
Director of Global Operations - US/ Vice President – Mexico/China Divisions
Miller Curtain Co.
06.1995 - 12.2005
Distribution Manager
McLane Company Inc.
06.1991 - 06.1995
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) -
Howard Payne University
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