TIM COUGHLIN - CEO
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic executive leader with a proven track record at Rosendin Electric, driving enterprise strategic and operational transformation - achieving over $3M in net income. Expert in strategic partnerships and organizational leadership, I excel in designing scalable operating models that enhance growth and operational resilience while fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Procurement
Rosendin Electric
California
01.2023 - Current
- Executive leader accountable for building a scalable, enterprise procurement operating model to support rapid national growth while preserving culture, margin discipline, and operational resilience.
- Led the transformation from a decentralized, regionally driven procurement model to a center-led enterprise structure, successfully navigating cultural resistance through disciplined change management and overt communication with Procurement, Operations leadership, and supplier partners.
- Designed and launched a Procurement Center of Excellence, including a Supplier Quality Program (SQP) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework to reduce execution risk, improve delivery reliability, and expand supplier capacity in support of accelerated growth.
- Built a national SRM partnership model in which strategic suppliers appointed dedicated National Account Managers, enabling leveraged buying, consistent service levels, and enterprise-wide coordination.
- Created and institutionalized a volume-based rebate and incentive program (non-existent prior to tenure), now tracked and forecasted as non-operating passive income: >$3M contribution to Net Income for 2025 plan year >$5M forecasted contribution for 2026, directly improving enterprise profitability.
- Developed and executed a 3-year strategic roadmap to improve productivity and drive a sustainable FTE-to-spend ratio, reducing procurement’s burden on corporate overhead while increasing strategic output.
- Established enterprise leadership competency models across all procurement leadership roles; evaluated incumbents, launched targeted development plans, and initiated succession planning aligned to future-state needs.
- Launched an intern and early-career pipeline program to build bench strength aligned to advanced analytics, strategic planning, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Initiated AI-driven procurement automation pilots, targeting automation of 90% of transactional workload by 2028, enabling leadership to focus on strategy, risk, and value creation.
- Partnered with Operations and Warehouse leadership to pilot a national material asset recirculation program (2026) across 20+ warehouse facilities to optimize warehouse footprint, reduce excess inventory, and improve project margins.
- Delivered these enterprise initiatives while the business scaled from $3B to $5.6B in revenue over three years, with expectations to double again by 2026, demonstrating the ability to build infrastructure that scales ahead of growth.
Principal Manager, Procurement
Southern California Edison
California
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Senior leader accountable for enterprise procurement performance and transformation as part of a company-wide Operational Excellence initiative.
- Led a multi-year enterprise transformation of procurement processes, governance, technology, and talent on behalf of the Chief Procurement Officer.
- Oversaw procurement supporting Transmission, Generation, Grid Modernization, Corporate Real Estate, Engineering, and Environmental operations.
- Developed a Supplier Health Assessment program during COVID-19 to mitigate enterprise operational risk and ensure continuity of critical services.
- Renegotiated long-term strategic agreements (including GE) to improve operational flexibility, reduce shareholder impact, and lower customer revenue requirements.
- Served on cross-functional teams strengthening contractor safety culture and enterprise accountability.
Principal Manager, Supply Chain Integration
Southern California Edison
California
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Hired to design and lead strategic sourcing and enterprise inventory planning during a major organizational redesign.
- Created and executed a 3-year enterprise category strategy roadmap governing ~$6B in annual spend.
- Built organizational capability through structured training in analytics, market intelligence, and negotiation excellence.
- Modernized inventory planning and controls across 55 warehouse locations, improving material reliability and capital utilization.
Director, Procurement
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Nevada
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Led procurement integration during Berkshire Hathaway Energy acquisition.
- Delivered $42M (7%) in savings on $600M annual spend while harmonizing sourcing across 10 BHE affiliates.
- Improved operating efficiency through cycle-time and process performance management.
Director, Supply Chain Management
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Nevada
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Transformed supply management from transactional to strategic enterprise partner.
- Implemented a cloud-based sourcing and contract management platform.
- Created alternative revenue streams via Investment Recovery Program (+650% in 2 years).
- Built an award-winning Supplier Diversity program recognized five consecutive years.
Procurement Manager, Energy Supply
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Nevada
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Structured long-term service agreements for a nine-plant generation fleet, delivering $2.2M savings in six months.
- Reduced transactional workload to refocus teams on supplier performance and relationship management.
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Nevada
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Business Unit Controller with oversight of $280M O&M and $240M capital budgets.
- Led workforce restructuring (14% reduction) during economic downturn using zero-based budgeting.
- Member of collective bargaining team that redesigned pension structure, yielding $45M in 10-year savings.
Founder & Owner
HL International, LLC
Nevada
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Founder of a construction and manufacturing business serving commercial and residential developers.
- Scaled company from 3 to 60 employees in three years.
- Built international supplier partnerships and negotiated contracts with Fortune 500 builders.
- Designed end-to-end operating model spanning manufacturing, logistics, field operations, and just-in-time inventory.
- Successfully exited prior to the 2007 economic downturn.
Education
MBA - Finance
Pepperdine University
B.S. - Industrial & Labor Relations
Cornell University
Skills
Enterprise & Growth Strategy
New market penetration
P&L, Capital & Cost Structure
Transformation & Change
Operating Model Design
Executive Stakeholders
Talent & Succession
Risk & Continuity
Cost Reduction Strategies
Domestic & Global Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Revenue Growth
Strategic Partnerships
Corporate Leadership
Strategic Planning
Executive Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Personal Information
Title: Enterprise Executive | CEO Candidate | Transformation & Growth Leader
Core Leadership Capabilities
- Curated High Emotional Intelligence
- Executive/Leadership Development
- Board Development & Strategic Partnership
- Operating Model Design
- Talent & Succession
- Risk & Business Continuity
Timeline
Vice President, Procurement
Rosendin Electric
01.2023 - Current
Principal Manager, Procurement
Southern California Edison
01.2020 - 01.2023
Principal Manager, Supply Chain Integration
Southern California Edison
01.2015 - 01.2020
Director, Procurement
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Director, Supply Chain Management
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
01.2011 - 01.2013
Procurement Manager, Energy Supply
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
01.2010 - 01.2011
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
NV Energy / Berkshire Hathaway Energy
01.2006 - 01.2010
Founder & Owner
HL International, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2007
MBA - Finance
Pepperdine University
B.S. - Industrial & Labor Relations
Cornell University