Jeff Ruth

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About Jeff Ruth

I lead organizations through operational transformation, margin expansion, and sustained performance improvement. My experience spans running a $30M P&L for a 9-office consulting firm, integrating acquisitions, and leading organizations of over people with budgets exceeding $500M. COMMERCIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Increased gross margin from 45% to 52.6% YoY while reducing overhead by 14%. Led Acquisition Integration, expanding services, on-boarded 2 new offices, realized $2.9M in goodwill. Built a Delivery Operations team that enhanced project execution aligned with business objectives. ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP Led organizations from 100 to personnel, managing assets up to $15B+. Directed 132 business functions across 11 states, aligning budgets, people, and strategic priorities. Commanded a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, managing personnel,$7B in assets,$130M budget. BOARD & ADVISORY IMPACT Governance, operational oversight, and CEO partnership to drive execution against strategic goals. I’m energized by complex challenges, multi-site environments, and opportunities where leadership clarity, operational discipline, and a bias for results make the Let's start a conversation: jeffreysruth@gmail.com EDUCATION MBA, Colorado State University Master of Science (MS), Aerospace Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School Bachelor of Science (BS), United States Naval Academy Graduate, Naval Test Pilot School Graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School MORE ABOUT ME: Exercise sparks my best ideas and renews my confidence, courage, and creative energy. Enjoy active pursuits with my family - mountain biking, hiking, and skiing.