Steve Ritz
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
Knowledgeable IT leader with background in executive leadership. Guided strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Systems & Technology
DaySpring
01.2015 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, corporate leaders, and end users to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led multiple cross-functional teams to successful completion of major projects.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Led senior management through development of strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing cost savings (+$3MM fiduciary control).
Director of Information Systems
DaySpring
01.1997 - 12.2014
- Developed new team of Business Systems Analysts in support of various operational areas across the company.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Managed various IT projects to successful completion, meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
Applications Analyst
DaySpring
08.1989 - 12.1996
- Developed and supported applications in support of manufacturing operations.
- Implemented company's initial use of barcode technology to streamline inventory management.
- Held critical role in implementing the first end-to-end ERP system for DaySpring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Computer Information Systems
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville05-1991
Skills
- IT asset management
- IT governance
- Business process improvement
- Digital transformation
- Enterprise resource planning
- Disaster recovery planning
- Information architecture
- IT security compliance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certified in Production & Inventory Management, APICS, 1993
- Certified in Integrated Resource Management, APICS, 2001
Timeline
Vice President, Systems & Technology
DaySpring
01.2015 - Current
Director of Information Systems
DaySpring
01.1997 - 12.2014
Applications Analyst
DaySpring
08.1989 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Computer Information Systems
University of Arkansas
Community Services
- Elder & Treasurer, Outreach Center (2010 - Present)
- President, Board of Directors, Ezekiel Rain Ministries (2010-2020)
- Board of Directors, Trinity Christian Academy (2003-2009)