Ken Keaton

About Ken Keaton

Having 30+ years in logistics, supply chain, sales, customer service, leadership, and multi-state distribution management, I have led large-scale change initiatives while navigating people, processes, territory realignments, and technology challenges that stretch across organizational boundaries. Through authentic and inspirational leadership, I take pride in building strong, effective, and resourceful teams—while instilling organizational discipline through a shared vision and conviction. Being able to quickly connect the dots, see the big picture, recruit and build a bench of future leaders, I have delivered business results critical to growth, cost reduction, quality improvements, and optimal customer service. Adapting to shifting business priorities by developing annual and long-range strategies that drive market share and growth—while ensuring the right resources are planned—is one of my strong suits. That said, I am routinely sought after to lead restructurings, branch closings, and new openings. With a solid understanding of P&L and revenue drivers, I collaborate effectively with senior leadership to monitor the competitive landscape, as well as service and delivery models, to seek new and innovative ways to optimize logistics capabilities and processes, and improve margins. Some of my career highlights include: Generating $5+ million in opportunities for continuous improvement. Implementing strategies to address the evolving competitive landscape and emerging business models to retain relevance and grow share. Consistently earning recognition at all levels, including from VPs, as a master problem solver, game changer, valued logistics leader, and matrixed team builder with an innate eye for developing people.

Experience

1. Sales Manager

   Dooley Tractor Co

   Aug 2022 — Present · Athens, TN, US

Education

• Andersonville Theological Seminary (Camilla, GA)

  Master's degree

• Andersonville Theological Seminary (Camilla, GA)

  Bachelor's degree