Alan Gardner

San Francisco Bay Area United States

CEO, President, Board, Co-Founder

Logistics / Supply Chain

Achieved turn-a-rounds of finance, organization, public policy, governmental relations and projects in 5 of last 6 positions. Developed start up alternative energy company from 2008 through the Great Recession to profit in 2012. Recognized as 90th solar company in world for work through 2012. Reorganized 270 employees in 7 divisions into customer focused teams. Keys to success: * Strategic planning before action * Define the demand and determine how to meet it, service the product, and maintain customer satisfaction * Implementation based on the plan * Quickly adapt to changing circumstances * Cost control, every dollar is important, but spend for what you need * Avoid the trap...