COO PE Backed Bakery
Brent has been a force for change and improvement.
Brent has been a fundamental part of our efforts to:
• Transform our culture
• Build a strong frontline management team
• Improve operational and financial performance
• Develop sustainable management and control processes
Brent has been a mentor, coach, and leader to our developing managers; modeling professional demeanor, passion for results, attention to detail, sense for talent, and clear communication of expectations and standards. He works cross-functionally and on the floor to drive results and coach in the moment.
Brent has driven results including a more than 30% improvement in productivity on a key line. He led his team to realize substantial reduction in scrap and waste on the same line. He has helped identify and develop new leaders in our organization. He has helped develop an operational review process for departments he has led that is setting the standard for us in all departments.
I would not hesitate to recommend Brent to lead or consult in an Operations organization and would gladly team with him again as a colleague in those sorts of efforts.
Managing Partner Private Equity
I am the partner that has been leading the operations at our bakery for the last year. We hired Brent during my time here and I am glad we did.
He immediately filled a large hole in the organization by providing senior leadership to the Managers and Supervisors reporting to our COO.
He's a real pro. His senior experience made him a great people-focused lead and coach. He worked to build a very collaborative team by being fact based and results driven.
A big part of his job was the assessment of talent and I believe we have built a good team with his help. Most importantly, the plant is running better now as he helped us through some challenging times.
Owner - Chemical Manufacturer
Brent knows production and people. He has been consulting for our company for several months and made a dramatic impact. His direction directly resulted in our doubling the speed of one production line. He has also helped us evaluate and train team leaders. I highly recommend any company that wants to improve production, production metrics, and/or operations-oriented training contact Brent.
Owner - Consulting Group
He is extremely competent, clear and directional. He has an excellent grasp of the business and would recommend him highly.
Chief Customer Officer - Food Manufacturer
I fully enjoyed working with Brent. His hands-on leadership style and technical expertise was exactly what the manufacturing facilities needed. Brent brought fresh thinking and a willingness to try new methods. His leadership ability and collaboration across functions enabled breakthrough results. Brent is fact-based and analytical in his approach and would be an asset to any organization.
Purchasing Director - Food Manufacturer
Brent’s leadership style is straightforward, honest and challenged our operations team to keep digging for the right solutions, always being calm and supportive. This empowered our team to keep focused on the momentum, leading to operational successes. I am honored to have been a part of his team and would work for him again given the opportunity.
Logistics Director - Transportation Company
I have always been impressed by his ability to assess his plant, his company, his employees, and the managers that work for him. He has the foresight and patience to know how to get the most out of everyone throughout the organization and to build on their strengths. Under his leadership, guidance, and encouragement I watched him turn a plant around in a short amount of time. He is a great mentor and knows how to get people involved in creating change for a better work environment. I always felt challenged and respected by Brent and believe in his ability to lead and develop sound relationships throughout the organization. He is clearly in the category of a senior executive.
R&D Director - Food Manufacturer
He has great people skill, under him at both plants production managers/supervisors and floor staff were motivated and taken greater responsibility willingly. Brent's leadership and inspiring skills are difficult to match.
SVP - Food Manufacturer
Brent is a hands-on, people-focused manager. He is able to comfortably manage organizations through change by working cross-functionally with all levels.
Owner - Furniture Manufacturer
Brent created significant value by improving plant operations, increasing line efficiencies and reducing waste. In support of the company’s TPM program, he focused his people on efficiently working on the improvement projects. He led the manufacturing operations generating reliable product flow for the company’s business needs.
HR Director - Safety Company
Brent was a very professional businessman. He made sound decisions that would have a positive impact on not only the business but the employees. I would recommend Brent to any business needing a level headed upper level Manager.