Results-oriented development executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Rhodes Energy Services
01.2016 - Current
Infrastructure development for rail, truck, ship and identify commercial intent and identify shippers for terminal long-term success
Develop strategy and goals for all partners in Supply Chain
Established relationships with state and local governments, economic development, shortlines, 3rd party terminals and Port Teams
Manage, direct relationships/timeline/budget of 3rd party service providers, resolve issues during pre- planning, construction and start up
Understand and evaluate contract performance, mitigate settlement risk, and manage P&L
Performed facility audits for efficiency through AIM Program (Assess, Improve, Maximize)
Forecasted rail volume requirements and prepare price contracts, KPI’s.
Trained and mentored new account management and sales personnel.
Provided leadership on public/private terminal development projects with multiple stakeholders to include operations, legal, network design, franchise development, marketing and
Managed 4 Customer Integration Managers as direct reports (Hire, lead, develop, performance reviews)
Developed and implemented comprehensive sales plan to achieve designated group sales objectives consistent with overall company short- and long-term objectives
Trainmaster/Terminal Manager
01.2004 - 01.2011
Planned movement of cars, inventory, locomotive, crews and trains as terminal and division manager across operational division/territory
Managed Pacific Northwest and Montana Division(s)
Tracy Johnson
Managed Union workforce of 950 trainmen/women in extreme safety sensitive roles
First responder to all terminal and network emergencies on Division
Terminal Manager – 18 months (Manager of Managers)
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems