Spreitzer, Inc. VOLVO - HITACHI -UNIVERSALExecutive Vice President of Operations and Human Resources
Dec. 2001 - Dec. 2007Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Ankeny, Iowa; Omaha, NebraskaRetail distributor of heavy construction and mining equipment. Franchises: John Deere, VOLVO, and Hitachi. Founded in 1948 Spreitzer, Inc. provided business solutions to mining and construction customers for nearly 60 years in Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska. Chief Human Resources Executive responsible for strategic human resources planning, human capital management, building organizational and employee capabilities, facilitating change, and building effective working relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. Increased organizational capabilities by restructuring the organization’s design and key leadership roles; led one-on-one executive coaching, executive team-level interventions, as well as company wide leadership initiatives. Developed and implemented a results-oriented performance management process that focused on employee development and aligning employee goals with business objectives. Managed business operations: including multiple international vendor relationships; technology systems implementation and management; and physical facilities.