James E. Wallace

Operations Manager

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

About

Experienced operations leader with over 35 years in the plumbing, excavation, and water restoration industries in various markets around the country. Known for building high-performing teams, exceeding revenue targets, and fostering a strong culture of sales, safety and professionalism. I’ve led multi department operations, developed company wide training programs, and launched new service lines most notably a leak detection division. My leadership has directly contributed to multiple National & Regional Branch of the Year awards, and I’m passionate about driving business growth through people, process, and performance.

Experience

  • Operations Manager at Rooter Ranger Plumbing Company
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    ● Oversee day-to-day branch operations including hiring, scheduling, revenue management, team performance & customer satisfaction ● Building & developing a high performance culture centered on professionalism, strong communication and exceptional sales & service delivery ● Lead initiatives to increase customer reviews among all platforms, brand reputation and customer loyalty ● Implement operational processes to support growth, efficiency and profitability for a new branch in its early stages

  • Roto-Rooter Services Company (11 yrs)
    • Field Training Manager
      Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    • Sales And Service Specialist
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      ● Consistently exceeds revenue and sales targets by delivering outstanding residential and commercial plumbing services. ● Drive company growth by successfully upselling excavation, water mitigation and hydro jetting services. ● Maintain a flawless safety record by strictly adhering to all safety standards and protocols.

    • Manager
      Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 · 11 mos

      ● Oversaw project-level P&L by forecasting revenue, controlling costs, and driving operational decisions to protect profit margins. ● Improved systems and processes related to equipment transportation and labor allocation, streamlining fleet operations across job sites. ● Conducted field safety observations to maintain safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance. ● Directed a 20-person team to surpass $200K in weekly revenue.

  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (On-site)
    • Sales And Service Specialist
      Jan 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Excavation Manager
      Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 · 11 mos

    • Production Manager
      Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos