Brandon Herwehe
Holly Springs
Summary
Strategic and performance driven Business Director overseeing a $40M multi-center operation, with a track record of driving operational improvement, revenue growth, and leadership development. Skilled in full P&L management, strategic planning, and team leadership, consistently delivering results. Adept at fostering collaboration, adapting to evolving business landscapes, and aligning team efforts with organizational goals. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Florida Atlantic Regional Business Director
ClearChoice Management Services
02.2023 - Current
- Led a $40 Million business unit consisting of seven centers. Responsible for sales and operational improvement and growth, by developing General Managers and Doctors and aligning them with business strategy
- Developed and implemented business strategy to obtain operational excellence, resulting in 37% decrease in Days to Final (DTF) and a region wide Days to Surgery (DTS) of 25 days; a 34% decrease against the company average
- Gained the confidence of region’s doctors as a trusted advisor, by offering thoughtful business analysis, and clear communication and guidance on steps to achieve objectives: Was awarded Business Director of the year for 2024.
- Leveraged strong understanding of P&Ls to develop regional pricing strategy and leadership communication skills to get doctor buy-in: resulted in 6% increase in True Close rate and 23% increase in Collection Per Consult YoY.
- Generated business plans to obtain CapEx funding to drive innovation at a center level in workflow digitization. Resulted in $32K GAAP revenue increase MoM along with several thousand dollars in expense saving monthly.
- Navigated a challenging macro-economic environment, by developing doctors and general managers, and instilling a culture of ownership and discipline in the regions. Resulted in Region being top 5 in company quarter to quarter.
Division Manager – Stone
Majestic Kitchen and Bath
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Promoted to Division Manager of the company’s largest revenue producing division, accounting for 70% of company revenue (~$49m). Responsible for manufacturing operations, supply chains, logistics, and hitting financial targets.
- Lead initiative to develop corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs), requiring cross functional collaboration with senior managers across all departments, resulting in better continuity and process flow from sale to bill.
- Engineered new operations process to increase production volume by 15%; improved through-put and material yield, resulting in a $1.5m increase in annual revenue.
- Develop divisional business strategies aligned to corporate strategic goals in collaboration with COO and CEO to build strategic alignment and improve company performance.
- Manage stakeholders, including c-suite leadership, peers, customers, and direct reports, to navigate competing agendas and ensure smooth and successful operations.
Division Manager - Glass and After Paints
Multi-Site – Raleigh and Greensboro
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Led two divisions responsible for 10% of company revenue including creating and implementing best practices, delivering on KPIs, and overseeing supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, and logistics functions.
- Oversaw 35 employees including recruiting, hiring, performance management, productivity management, career growth, and motivating the team for top performance through coaching and feedback.
- Delivered on revenue and expense goals with significant experience managing inventory, supply chain, and cost controls to deliver target operational margins.
- Spearheaded and implemented process improvement strategy for manufacturing and shipping hubs, resulting in 30% KPI improvement and record revenue numbers for multiple months.
USASOC Command Center Operations Sergeant
United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
04.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed strict operational protocols in high-stakes environment across multiple global entities by tracking all USASOC personnel, communicating with global units, and informing commanders of troop locations and conditions.
- Built and presented reports to higher command on casualty and other significant incidents occurring in USASOC theatres, resulting in better situational awareness for commanders.
Special Forces Senior Communications Sergeant
5th Special Forces Group
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Led Green Beret team to develop and deliver combat search and rescue training to Jordanian Special Operations Quick Reaction Force, resulting in critical new capability to fight terror threats in region.
- Negotiated with foreign military officers to secure necessary resources and commitments to effectively execute missions.
- Chosen to conduct highly sensitive inter-agency mission as primary instructor for Small Unit Tactics and mortar employment, resulting in enhanced combat effectiveness for over 500 soldiers of indigenous combat force.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2007
Skills
- Business strategy
- Operational excellence
- Financial analysis
- P&L management
- Team leadership
- Performance management
- Operations management
- Sales management
- Stakeholder management
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Florida Atlantic Regional Business Director
ClearChoice Management Services
02.2023 - Current
Division Manager – Stone
Majestic Kitchen and Bath
02.2022 - 02.2023
Division Manager - Glass and After Paints
Multi-Site – Raleigh and Greensboro
08.2020 - 08.2022
USASOC Command Center Operations Sergeant
United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
04.2016 - 08.2020
Special Forces Senior Communications Sergeant
5th Special Forces Group
02.2012 - 04.2016
MBA - Strategic Management
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - History
Pennsylvania State University