Gordy Bahler

Dane County Sheriff’s Office Fleet and Asset Coordinator Assistant

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

I have always measured my success as a first-line supervisor and a senior leader, by the success of our team. If they are meeting their growth goals and I am creating opportunities that are preparing them for their next role of greater responsibility, I feel I am successful. Experienced professional, in a Veteran owned business, that shares my personal values of Integrity, Quality, Professionalism, Teamwork and Safety. An organization with the goal to be a leader in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions and Warehousing.

Experience

  • Fleet and Asset Coordinator Assistant at Dane County Sheriff's Office
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Assistant Safety Compliance and Training Director at Purple Mountain Solutions Inc.
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Assist the Safety Training and Compliance Director with day-to-day observation of workplace safety issues and work cooperatively with Regional Managers and Company Owner's, to correct any issues. Monthly inspection of Fire Extinguishers within assigned region of responsibility. Train staff in the proper procedures of handling daily tasks or routes. Conduct training and evaluation for staff selected for operation of Class B, C, Commercial Motor Vehicles as well as the proper use of Electronic Logging Devices as per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Complete and maintain training records for drivers attaining this operational level. Review operations to ensure Compliance with State and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Ensure vehicle registrations are in compliance with State Laws, as well as proper Federal DOT (Department of Transportation) graphics are properly displayed. Assist Regional Managers with the identification of vehicles in need of service and coordinating with the proper vendor for pickup/delivery for service and follow up. Assist with the installation and monitoring of Verizon Connect GPS tracking and logging. Continual review of operations to assist Regional Managers and Company owners to increase efficiencies to reduce costs and liabilities.

  • Regional Manager at Purple Mountain Solutions Inc.
    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 · 6 mos

    Regional Manager responsible for drivers and vehicles within an organization that functions 24/7. Attention to detail and operational focus at a high caliber. High volume of coordination to deliver multiple services, with multiple staff, and assigning appropriate vehicles, to ensure timely pickup and delivery of items from customers to the service providers for each individual organization based on customer needs. Organizing the daily demand of staff and resources that fluctuates continually based on customer needs. Responsible for assigning routes to drivers for the timely pickup and delivery of critical supplies across the state every day. Planning and coordination with the fleet manager to execute vehicle maintenance or service for a fleet of 14 vehicles, including 4 commercial motor vehicles, with multiple service providers, depending on the maintenance necessary. Maintain service records and recording information in company software programs. Recommending life cycle replacement of vehicles and equipment as needed. Responsible to ensure staff compliance in regard to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and workplace safety. Responsible for the proper training of staff on different routes and responsibilities on a daily basis. Driver/operator of commercial motor vehicles for assigned routes.

  • Dane County (Dane County Sheriff's Office)
    • Precinct Commander Lieutenant
      Aug 2015 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for uniform patrol operations, coordinating with investigative services and conducting crime scene management. Actively involved in problem solving, goal setting, traffic enforcement and community policing with both precinct-wide and county wide system improvements. Involved in creative initiatives with heavy emphasis on teamwork, career development, recognition, community policing and problem solving.

    • Deputy Jail Administrator Lieutenant
      Jul 2010 - Aug 2015 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Over saw facility operations of the maximum-security jail facility. Supervising the hearing and classification staff for three Jail facilities for proper housing and safety, PREA coordinator. Project management for planning of jail expansion.

    • Records Custodian Lieutenant
      Jan 2008 - Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      As the Records Custodian managed the records department, fleet management and Tactical Response Team (TRT)/Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) as the Commander. Planned and managed annual divisional budget and department equipment purchasing needs.

  • Dane County Sheriff's Office (15 yrs 8 mos)
    • Sergeant
      Jun 2000 - Aug 2007 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      Sergeant - Jail supervisor responsible for daily operations. Supervised upwards of 20 deputies and support staff daily. Conducted duties of the Officer-In-Charge of the Sheriff’s Office responsible for both Jail and Patrol operations and scheduling. Actively involved with on shift training and career development for deputies. Assistant TRT team commander responsible for planning, training, supervising and executing search warrants.

    • Deputy Sheriff
      Feb 1998 - Jun 2000 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Deputy Sheriff II Patrol 3rd shift within assigned area of responsibility, scheduled personnel within specific beats, maintained precinct equipment, completed policy revisions and trained new staff in patrol operations and firearms. TRT operator/member conducting high risk search warrants.

    • Deputy Sheriff
      Jun 1995 - Feb 1998 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Deputy Sheriff II Task Force working in the capacity of department firearms trainer, Jail Security, Courtroom Security, Patrol and Recreational (Boat) Patrol. Assigned to any one of the different duties daily.