Ed Johnson

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About Ed Johnson

EXPERIENCE: Experienced professional recognized as an energetic, accountable, flexible, and knowledgeable business leader with extensive experience in Operations, Sales/Marketing and Human Resources in manufacturing and non-profit organizations. Well versed in strategic planning, new business development, negotiating, mentoring, and building external relationships. SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES: Increased profitability. Grown business through direct selling efforts and establishment of distributor relationships. Lead and managed in a cross-functional team environment. Effectively strategized, planned, implemented, measured and managed organizational improvement. Developed and strengthened employees, to be customer-focused, committed and team spirited. Established and built strong customer and external stakeholder relationships and loyalties. Reduced costs by identifying and eliminating waste and improving efficiencies throughout the organization through “lean practices” and goal setting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS: THE Upper Mississippi Manufacturers Alliance (TUMMA)-(2016 - present) Morrow Memorial Home & Apartments, Sparta, WI (2004 – 2013 & 2014 - 2018). President of the Board 2010 - 2013 Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan, La Crosse, WI (2006 – 2007) Western Wisconsin Private Industry Council, La Crosse, WI (1996-1998) Specialties: Management/Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, Business Development, Performance Improvement, Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations/Negotiations