James Folkestad

Experience

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  Matanuska Telephone Association

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1994

  Purchasing/Warehouse
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  Jeld-Wen

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Purchasing Manager

  Hired to optimize a $10-million supply chain of direct and indirect commodities: Glass, Aluminum Extrusion, PVC Resin Pellets, Doors, Windows, Hardware, Chemicals, Office & Janitorial Supplies, Tools, Water Purification Systems (RO De-Ionized)Reported to GM and provided direction to a multi-disciplinary staff of 50.Supervised storage of hazardous materials. Ensured corporate compliance with EPA, DOE, OSHA and WISHA regulations; managed permits and inspections.Organized quarterly physical inventory events with teams of 55 personnel. Assisted in major reorganization and new layout of plant without interrupting production time.Led automation of all manual purchasing and material management process through the use of a PC-based system, improving productivity by 60% and accuracy by 50%, earning corporate recognition.Within first week of hire, identified and resolved major hazardous waste violation, reducing corporate exposure from incurring EPA fines in excess of $25,000 per day. Show less

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  Homer Electric Association, Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2003

  Purchasing, Materials Management & Contracting Services Administrator

  Directed all purchasing, materials management, contracting services and facilities maintenance with an annual spend in excess of $10MM. Supported supply chains of three warehouses, a hydroelectric facility and a gas turbine co-generation facility. Supervised a purchasing and warehouse team of 5. Developed and implemented purchasing policy and procedure. Maintenance of approved contractor lists and vendor library. Work with all departments on various projects requiring material and/or contract work. Worked closely with Engineering in relocation / conversion of gas turbine to a co-generation facility. Co-developed database for equipment maintenance program. Show less

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  KBR, Inc.

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

  Promoted and transferred multiple times during 28-month contract in the Middle EastManager Procurement & Materials (PSM) (5-8/2006)Promoted to lead a team of 4 in procurement, materials and property function, overseeing closure of the Jordan office and startup of the Kuwait office.Worked extensively on proposal efforts Business Development for Design & Construction as well as O & M. Managed Subcontracts which include freight forwarding services, field services, engineering, construction, labor, equipment lease, purchase and maintenance valued at $175MM. Show less

  • Senior Subcontract Manager

    Apr 2005 - Aug 2006

  • Assistant Subcontracts Manager

    Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

  • Team Lead -Sr. Subcontract Administrator

    Jun 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Subcontracts Administrator

    Apr 2004 - Jun 2004
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  Montezuma Cortez School District RE-1

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2008

  Director of Transportation
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  KBR, Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

  $18 billion Federal Prime Contractor / Construction / Energy; Act as senior leadership team member in a second-in-command position (Deputy Theater PSM) for KBR's procurement supplying over 20 sites in Iraq. Currently leading a team of 10 Procurement Supply Managers and a total staff of 125 (Subcontracts Administrators, Purchasing, Expediting, Document Control). Assure an uninterrupted supply of services for more than 100,000+ subcontract workers, civilians, and troops. Procurement Authority of $1,000,000.Oversee annual spend of over $1 billion consisting of over 1100 active subcontracts, master agreements, work releases and purchase orders. Source, qualify, and manage global supply base for mission-critical services, material, supplies and capital equipment including a subcontracted labor force in excess of 29,000 workers, heavy equipment, life support services (dining facilities, power generation, air charters, potable and non-potable water, Porta-John and SST services), construction projects, vehicle rental and maintenance in support of the U.S. Army in Iraq. Serve as liaison to Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Auditing Agency, Officers and Generals of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and The U.S. Marine Corps, the senior leadership team of the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program, and corporate staff in the states; accountable for facilitating meetings and producing reports for all parties. Show less

  • Sr. Manager PSM-Procurement

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Sr. Manager Procurement & Materials

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Sr. Manager Deputy Theater PSM-Procurement

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
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  City Government

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  Division Manager - Purchasing

  Coordinate and manage the organization, staffing, operational activities, and services of the City of Thornton’s Purchasing Division. Oversee the management of purchasing a wide variety of supplies, equipment, and services, including automobiles, construction equipment, management consulting services, financial services, and fleet maintenance services. Supervise and directs the activities of assigned staff; make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of assigned employees. Schedules employees, assigns work, monitors progress; guides, trains and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; writes and conducts evaluations. Oversees and performs purchasing services, contract negotiations, project coordination and resolves bid and contract disputes. Assists in development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Develops and ensures that various operating procedures, standards, and guidelines are followed. Reviews and approves purchase requisitions. Consults on and/or resolves supplier problems. Participates actively in the coordination of cooperative procurement projects with other governmental agencies. Manages a variety of special projects and assignments related to purchasing. Coordinates divisional services and activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies. Coordinates the reporting of divisional activities and work products. Consults with other departments and outside agencies on City operations. Identifies and addresses organizational conditions which may contribute to liability or inefficiency. Coordinates the retirement of surplus City property and materials. Prepares, submits and administers the division budget; forecasts the necessary funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Conducts Citywide budgetary research and makes recommendations on Citywide and departmental policies. Takes action to resolve complaints Show less

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  KBR, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  Sr. SCA

  Lead procurement professional on-site for the Aegis Ashore Missle Defense Project - Romania.

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  Prime Universal Group for AmecFW

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2018

  Subcontract Manager
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  Witt O'Brien's

  Mar 2018 - May 2020

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Witt O’Brien’s is performing work for the USVI Housing Finance Authority acting as their representative. I am working as the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager for the FEMA funded Emergency Home Repair Program (EHRVI) on the island of St. Croix, USVI. I am responsible for the management and scheduling of approximately 37 Inspectors and Four (4) QA Team Leads performing inspections and oversight of the primary construction contractor responsible for performing temporary home repairs of over 6,000 homes damaged by Hurricane Irma and Maria in Sep 2107. QA staff performed Initial Site Visits (ISV), Interim Construction Visits and Final Site Visits (FSV) to ensure all work was performed to program quality standards and is compliant with the scope of work. Show less

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  GSI Services Groups

  May 2020 - Jul 2021

  Sr. Subcontracts Manager
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  GSI Family of Companies

  May 2020 - now

  Vice President of Administration