Jim Ward

About Jim Ward

Dedicated, results oriented Executive with over 25 years of progressive growth with expertise in Sales, distribution management, transportation, warehouse operations, fleet & building maintenance, HR, and financial budgeting. Natural leader with a history of accomplishments for Sysco in defining and achieving objectives both independently and through the development of collaborative teams providing the motivation and direction to drive excellence. Outstanding communications, networking, negotiation and interpersonal skills with a reputation for forming productive business relationships at all levels. Focused, resourceful, organized, highly motivated and goal-driven.

Experience

1. President

   Greco and Sons, Inc.

   Sep 2023 — Present · Oak Creek, WI, US

   As President of Greco & Sons, a division of Sysco, I am responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and financial performance across all aspects of the business, including Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Maintenance, Fleet Operations, and P&L management. I lead a high-performing team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, leveraging deep food service industry knowledge to achieve continuous growth and sustainable solutions. Key Achievements:• Turnaround Leadership: Spearheaded a comprehensive business turnaround, focusing on streamlining operations, enhancing sales strategies, and optimizing resource allocation.• Full P&L Responsibility: Managed end-to-end financial performance, including cost controls, revenue growth, margin improvement, and profitability.• Sales & Growth: Oversaw the development and execution of sales strategies to drive market share, improve customer retention, and expand into new segments.• Operational Efficiency: Led process improvements in warehouse and fleet operations, enhancing service levels, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.• Team Development: Fostered a culture of accountability and performance, leading to improved team engagement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.• Maintenance & Fleet Operations: Managed fleet maintenance and logistics, ensuring optimized fleet utilization, cost-effective maintenance, and uptime to support business operations.By aligning operational strategy with the overarching goals of Sysco, I’ve successfully delivered measurable improvements across key performance indicators, resulting in significant growth and enhanced organizational stability.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  1995 — 1998

• Wayne State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019