2. Professional Summary:
Brian is a driven individual with a passion for motorsports. This coupled with a knack for
relationship building and an aptitude for business management has allowed Brian to navigate a
career ranging from special operations military, to corporate business development. With
demonstrated abilities as an extremely motivated self-starter, Brian is a highly efficient and
revered member of all organizations with which he has been affiliated.
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4. Experience / Skills:
Negotiated and developed Multi-Millions dollar contracts in New Sales.
Developed customer bases to include Top Tier Industrial, Automotive, and Aerospace, clients.
Instrumental in establishing and implement Quality Management System. (AS9100, IS09001)
Determined companies IT needs and lead the implementation of a full ERP System (Epicor
Vantage)
Determined and formulated business strategies and provide overall direction and product offerings
of associated organizations to ensure future stability.
Coordinated organizations activities at the highest level of management with other departmental
managers.
Lead product development teams including complete off-road and alternative vehicle projects,
aftermarket items, and proprietary products.
Served as a MH60S “Knighthawk” Aircrewman / Search and Rescue Swimmer, Ordinance
Specialist, and Power Plants Mechanic (NAC/SAR/AO/AD). In theater during Global War on
Terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Southern
Watch.
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6. Employment History:
Inside Line Consulting - Present
Owner
Providing executive management consulting for:
Business Development
Sales
Marketing
IT
Executive Management
Product Development
Markets:
Automotive
Aerospace
Industrial
Motorsports
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8. Employment History:
Hype Manufacturing Jun, 2007 – Jul, 2009
Business Development Manager
Hype Manufacturing is a “State of the Art” contract manufacturing facility, with roots as a
winning NASCAR team and Vehicle Development Center.
While at Hype Manufacturing Brian has been able to help reinvent the company from a
NASCAR race shop to a dynamic contract manufacturing facility.
Brian has lead in the development of countless contracts for precision machining and
fabrication. These contracts include world renowned companies such as Circor Aerospace,
Snap-On Tools, National Oil Well Varco, Yamaha Motor Corp, Suzuki Motors, Boeing…
Additionally, Brian has been intimately involved in the operational evolution of the company,
Including, employee recruiting and turnover, ERP software implementation, and SAE: AS9100
/ ISO9001 certification.
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10. Employment History:
Motorsports Aftermarket Group Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2007
White Brothers / Vance and Hines
Sales and Marketing Consultant
White Brothers -- Vance and Hines is a leader in off-road and sport motorcycle performance,
specializing in exhaust , engine building, and fuel systems performance.
2005: White Brothers was acquired by the MAG Group along with Vance and Hines
2008: White Brothers was liquidated into its parent company Vance and Hines
While at White Brothers Brian was responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with
key domestic and international distributors, wholesalers, and dealers. As well as assisting in new
product research and development.
Brian’s marketing responsibilities included developing and designing direct mail as internet
advertizing campaigns. Representing the brand at processional and amateur motorsports races,
public events, and industry trade shows.
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12. Employment History:
Moto Carrera Mar, 2006 – Sep, 2006 Jack Wolf Auto Group, Jul, 2005 - Mar,
General Manager 2006
2007: Moto Carrera Closed Sales and Leasing Consultant
Due to Medical and Financial Reasons
Moto Carrera, a vintage motorcycle Jack Wolf Auto Group is a Rockford IL
shop, a manufacturer of high based General Motors and Chrysler retail
performance components, two-stroke dealership
performance center and restoration.
Building custom motorcycles dedicated
to preserving the heritage of the During his time at Jack Wolf Brian proved
exciting two-stroke café racers of the to be a consistently be a top sales and
'70's. leasing consultant.
As the General Manager at Moto
Carrera Brian was able to exponentially
increase shop productivity, vehicle and
parts sales.
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14. Employment History:
United States Navy May, 2001- Jul, 2005
Petty Officer: AO, NAC, SAR (MH60S Knighthawk Air Crew / Search and Rescue)
While in the US Navy Brian served as an Aviation Ordnanceman, Aircrewman, and Search and
Rescue Swimmer.
Aviation ordnancemen are aircraft armament (weapons) specialists in charge of storing,
servicing, inspecting and handling of all types of weapons and ammunition carried on Navy
aircraft.
Aircrew perform tactical crew duties and in-flight maintenance. Undergoing some of the most
demanding physical training in the military. In-flight functions include: operating tactical
weapons, sensors, and communication equipment; performing in-flight maintenance of
aircraft electrical and mechanical gear; working with pilots to operate and control aircraft
systems; operating mine countermeasure detection and explosion equipment; providing
rescue of downed pilots with emergency first aid and survival swimming.
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16. Skills & Education:
Formal Education:
DeVry University (Obtaining Bachelors in Business Administration)
Sauk Valley Community Collage (General Education)
Extended Education:
Silver State Helicopters (Rotorcraft Pilot Training)
Military Training:
SAR Search and Rescue; MH60S Aircrew (NACIS, FRAC); SERE; Aviation Ordinance AO,
Special Attributes:
Disabled Veteran, DOD Secret Security Clearance, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer
Computer Skills:
Highly skilled: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Epicor Vantage MRP…
Basic skills: Solid Works, AutoCAD…
17. References:
Jeff Croddy Josh Bulrice
Quality Director Segment Manager
Capo Industries Inc MAG (Vance and Hines)
Scott Woolstenhulme Bret Snider
Chief (AWC, NAC, SAR) Product Development Manager
US Navy Yamaha Motor Corp.
