United States
I am a sales and marketing executive with a proven record of leading national teams, driving revenue growth, and delivering operational excellence across Fortune 500 and mid-sized organizations. Most recently at Research Products – Aprilaire, I directed sales, marketing, and distribution strategies for a leading brand in indoor air quality. I managed multimillion-dollar P&L responsibilities, expanded market share across wholesale and retail channels, and partnered with R&D to launch products that delivered double-digit growth. Previously, I served as Director of Commercial Sales and Director of Strategic Store Operations at Advance Auto Parts, where I drove $200M+ in revenue growth and led the integration of 500+ stores. Earlier at Stanley Black & Decker, I managed national marketing and sales programs with major retailers including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, and True Value Hardware. I am passionate about building strong teams, delivering results, and helping organizations achieve long-term growth.
AprilAire is on a mission to make homes healthy, delivering indoor air quality solutions — humidity, ventilation, air purification, and Healthy Air systems — trusted by contractors and families nationwide. Direct sales and marketing for the Southeast region, leading a regional sales team and delivering double-digit year-over-year growth. Key contributions include: Expanding distribution channels and strengthening contractor and distributor development. Driving sales team hiring, coaching, and professional development to build long-term capability. Building territory and distributor growth strategies that consistently deliver above-plan results. Launching new HVAC products and leading contractor conversion and technician training programs to accelerate adoption. Partnering with distributors to execute strategic growth and performance plans. Developing regional pricing strategies to support sustainable growth.
Director, Strategic Store Operations Served as a key leader on the integration team for the Carquest acquisition, driving the consolidation and conversion of 500+ stores. Delivered optimized store footprint and long-term operational efficiency. Director, Commercial Sales Directed a $200M aftermarket sales business with a 63-person field sales team. Achieved 19% YOY growth, expanding share with installer and wholesale accounts. Built sales strategies that consistently exceeded growth targets.
Director of Marketing Managed Factory Store Division P&L ($30M+) across 39 locations and 340 associates. Improved profitability through rebranding, warranty optimization, and new product launches. Group Product Manager – Consumer Products Group. Directed a $175M power tool portfolio, achieving consistent double-digit growth. Led product launches and lifecycle management in partnership with R&D. Earlier Roles (Channel Marketing Manager, Regional Sales Manager, National Account Manager) Oversaw a $110M retail channel business and directed regional & national accounts, including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, and True Value Hardware. Consistently delivered share growth and exceeded territory sales targets.