Bill Colbert
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic Chief Operating Officer with expertise in operations management, strategic planning, and process improvement. Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth by leading cross-functional teams and optimizing budget management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Quality DEF
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators to drive company-wide performance improvements.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial sustainability.
- lead sales team
- took oil sales from 0 to 2 million plus gallons in 18 months
Senior Vice President of Sales
Taylor Lubricants
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Led strategic sales initiatives to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Developed and executed comprehensive sales strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Mentored and trained high-performing sales teams, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion and customer engagement.
Director of Business Development
Highline Warren
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Led strategic initiatives to expand market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Developed key partnerships with stakeholders to enhance product offerings and customer engagement.
- Identified new business opportunities through market analysis and industry trends evaluation.
- Mentored cross-functional teams to align objectives and improve overall performance metrics.
Director of Operations
Sapp Brothers
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial sustainability of operations.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing skill sets and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align operational initiatives with overall business strategy and objectives.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery, negotiating contracts that improved service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed a Diesel Exhaust Fluid Manufacturing location
Director of Operations
US Venture
07.2008 - 09.2014
- Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency across multiple business units.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, driving productivity and minimizing costs.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor operational effectiveness and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
Operations Manager
Guarantee Oil Co
01.1994 - 05.2008
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime across multiple departments.
- Implemented safety protocols ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving workplace safety metrics.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and minimizing excess inventory costs.
- Developed training programs for new hires, enhancing team performance and operational knowledge retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln
Council Bluffs, IA05.1988
Skills
- Operations management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- supply chain
- building customer relationships
- manage budgets
- manufacturing process
- Lean 6s
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Quality DEF
01.2025 - 07.2026
Senior Vice President of Sales
Taylor Lubricants
11.2022 - 01.2025
Director of Business Development
Highline Warren
06.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Operations
Sapp Brothers
09.2014 - 06.2021
Director of Operations
US Venture
07.2008 - 09.2014
Operations Manager
Guarantee Oil Co
01.1994 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln