Jeff Brehmer, CCUIP

Experience

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  Holcim

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2008

  General Manager, Logistics & Operations

  • Directed the allocation and organization of 65 locations and $85MM distribution center budget. Coordinated safety protocols, environmental initiatives and other standardized responsibilities for entire distribution center network. Conducted extensive sales forecasts to determine expected sales per product type, developing data-driven models to determine proper labor and resource requirements. • Championed the implementation of $20MM capital expansion program. Monitored long-term business plans to identify viability of new market opportunities, analyzing logistical requirements, environmental costs and other key metrics to ensure accurate and successful capital proposal.• Led and advised eight staff members in compiling comprehensive marine transportation improvement study. Segmented existing transportation system to streamline analysis, identifying current volumes and spending trends to effectively reorganize functionality. This resulted in the significant divestiture of owned river barge fleet, owned ocean fleets, a reduction of total freight spend by 28% and a reduction in annual maintenance cost of $4.8MM.• Oversaw the comprehensive migration to self-directed import operations. Assessed broker partner functions to determine streamlining opportunities. Supervised program to provide direct representation within marketplace and expand sub-contracting labor. This fostered a first-year savings of more than $1MM for three port facilities. Show less

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  Automobile Racing Club of America, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2018

  • Designed and launched new investment protocol to optimize incoming cash flows. Developed system to increase company investment earnings and improve lending processes. This achieved an increase in company savings of more than $11K annually. • Negotiated with television network representatives to develop new primary and secondary broadcasting agreements. Successfully transitioned from payment-based representation to rights fee-based system. This significantly drove profits and maximized visibility. Successfully fostered 75% of all events to be broadcasted live or same-day delay, as well as a revenue growth of 30%.• Oversaw redesign of employee benefit packages. Assessed insurance vendor offerings, conducting extensive proposal reviews to consolidate from five insurance providers to one. Successfully led dental and vision healthcare additions while reducing premiums. This maximized employee satisfaction while achieving cost savings of more than $40K annually. Show less • Oversaw P&L, operating budget management and capital expenditure planning for six legal entities with total revenue exceeding $10MM. Liaised with external accounting associates to analyze all relevant financial processes to maintain compliance. Supervised the distribution and organization of all invoices, sponsorship deals and financial investments. Strategically identified channels for resource utility during large-scale events, emphasizing continuous analysis of rolling forecasts and other tools to enhance ROI.• Developed strategy with directly reporting VP of corporate sponsorships to analyze trends and define long-term performance goals. Assessed and reviewed sponsor needs, compiling targeted list of key deliverables to maintain client satisfaction. Collaborated and synthesized with associates to develop evidence-based solutions, ensuring the proactive creation of accounts. Coordinated hospitality events and trade shows to nurture relationships with prospective business partners. Successfully managed more than 30 national sponsors valued up to $2.8MM.• Championed initiative to restructure employee wage system. Developed subsidiary company to facilitate transition to per diem employees for all racing events. Organized allocation of HR resources, healthcare and standardized training for new employees. This significantly improved efficiency when staffing national venues and reduced total overhead by $35K within first year of implementation. • Conducted extensive risk management assessments of company insurance portfolios. Analyzed policies and coverage for multiple vendors, identifying unique opportunities to streamline insurance packages. Developed RFPs to foster competitive bidding among vendors and further consolidate portfolios. This reduced overall premiums by 18% annually. Show less

  • Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Cont'd)

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2018

  • Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2018
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  TLC Community Credit Union

  Aug 2018 - now

  • President & CEO

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Executive Vice President

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Vice President Administration

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2021