Joel Staheli

Director of Operations at Grüns

Prosper, Texas, United States

About

Results-driven Project Manager with 17 years of progressive experience in project management, risk management, team development, process improvement, and driving operational efficiency. Extensive experience delivering large scale multi-million dollar projects for both public and private clients. Skilled at balancing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with high attention to detail, safety, and a strong sense of urgency. Adept at managing constant change and competing priorities while still meeting deadlines and delivering impactful results. Action-oriented leader with proven ability to work independently or lead a successful team.

Experience

  • Director of Operations at Grüns
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Solo Stove (Full-time · 4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Regional Director Of Operations
      Nov 2021 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Product Manager
      Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 · 11 mos

  • Licensed Health Advisor at USHEALTH ADVISORS
    Jul 2019 - Jan 2020 · 7 mos

  • Construction Manager at Staheli Trenchless Consultants
    Jun 2013 - Jun 2019 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Specialty engineering firm that focuses on the reduction of trenchless risk through trenchless engineering services including feasibility studies, geotechnical investigations, design and bid services as well as construction management and inspection services. • Led the successful delivery of two high priority projects with budgets totaling in excess of $15 million. Critical link to project continuity amidst five complete crew changes over a three-year period. • Played critical roles (construction management, inspection, risk management, feasibility studies) in 15 additional projects with total budgets in excess of $75 million. • Mitigated substantial risk for a critical project due to claim of breached contract, saving client up to $4 million through consistent inspection & documentation practices and detailed oversight of construction activities. • Managed complex demands across a broad range of stakeholders including engineering firms, cities, municipalities, counties, contractors, permitting agencies, local and state agencies, and the public to ensure projects were completed on time, within budget, and according to contract documents. • Led a team of two to four construction inspectors working on multiple projects with zero recordable injuries and zero customer complaints over a five-year period. • Created and implemented uniform processes and procedures for specialized construction inspectors which drove greater results, including greater savings to clients and higher client and inspector satisfaction.

  • Operations Manager at LINX Satellite Inc.
    Mar 2009 - Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Led the development and implementation of new operations system, increasing revenue by 31% from $7.4 million in 2009 to $9.7 million in 2011. • Directed the annual launch and termination of multiple operating sites nationwide. Critical role included securing and closing office space and housing for all employees at each location. • Responsible for the growth of the operations team from an initial four employees to a team of 50, across five departmental teams. • Created and implemented an onboarding program, including the creation of a company employee manual, which improved employee satisfaction and retention. • Successfully created a specialized team of employees to increase the company’s product installation percentage, which positively impacted company revenue. • Strategized and implemented the merger of all company operations with LINX Satellite’s largest competitor, DishOne Satellite, in 2012. • Partnered with company executives to estimate, order and ship inventory nationwide.