Work is work, it's a necessary requirement in the journey of life. Finding our passion, focusing on that passion, and staying true to our values, is where work becomes more than just punching the clock. My passion is developing leaders, providing them room to grow, the opportunity to make mistakes and the environment to learn from those mistakes. We all thrive when we are empowered to implement and execute in our own unique manner. As a leader, I focus on providing the guardrails, coaching through adversity and knocking down the roadblocks to success for those that I lead and mentor.
Richard Oaks
Business Leader, Coach & Mentor
(713) 446-2270
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225 Patina Sorell Dr.
Montgomery, TX 77316
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EXPERIENCE
RelaDyne LLC.
2021 - Current
Senior VP of Operations
Operational P&L responsibility for a multi-billon dollar fuel and lubricant distribution business across 35 states, 98 locations, and 1,700 associates.
2016 - 2021
Full P&L responsibility for 7 states, 28 locations, 500+ associates with a focus on integrating acquisitions. Developed the infrastructure and drove growth of the region to become over 40% of the total EBITDA contribution of the company.
Regional Vice President, Southwest Region
2011 - 2016
General Manager, Houston, TX
Full P&L responsibility for a $100 million revenue business with 3 locations and 100+ associates. Opened the first greenfield location for the company in Austin, Texas. Created EBITDA growth increasing earnings by greater than 20% each year.
Ferguson Enterprises
2008-2011
Sales Manager, Florida HVAC Division
Responsible for the leadership and management of activities for 20+ sales associates covering the Florida. Implemented sales strategies and techniques that drove market share improvement and double digit growth in revenue.
2007-2008
Responsible for the integration of Gulf Refrigeration into the Ferguson HVAC family. Implemented standardized processes that drive results across the enterprise. Worked as the liaison for local leadership in the corporate matrix organization.
Operations Manager, Florida HCAV Division
2002-2007
Consolidated the HVAC business in Colorado, segregating the HVAC divisions away from the PVF core business across 3 business units and merged them together to create one stand alone HVAC business.
General Manager, Colorado HVAC Division
Tallahassee Winair
January 2001-August 2002
Launched an independent wholesale HVAC business and led it to profitability in 2 years. Created the business case for investment support from the Win Wholesale family of companies, negotiated all aspects of starting a business and executed on the business plan to drive growth and sustainable earnings.
President, Tallahassee, FL
EDUCATION
2016-2018
Bachelor's Degree
Business Management
Western Governors University - Texas
1985-1987
Associate in Arts Degree
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Florida
SKILLS
Microsoft ExCel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Microsoft Power Point - Advanced
Microsoft Outlook - Advanced
Sage 100 - Proficient
DM2 - Proficient
EXPERTISE
Coach
Define the strategy, provide direction on the tactical execution, collaborate with your team and your peers to define and refine the tactical components for improvement, and create the environment for successful execution. Trust and verify through measurable key performance indicators.
Solutions through Process
Problem solving is a requirement in everyday life. In the business environment, solving a problem through process provides a true solution. A solution to a problem most often means that the problem seldom arises again. Seek solutions through process and coach others to do the same.
Focus on the Actions
The numbers are the numbers. When you are confident that the scorecard is correct, if you want to change it, change the activities that change the score. Understand how the numbers become the numbers, focus on improvement in the areas that can truly change the outcome.