Lamar Anderson

About Lamar Anderson

I am passionate about creating environments where people can thrive. I build high-performing teams by investing in talent that is engaged, collaborative, and driven to raise the bar on what’s possible. I lead through inclusivity, investing in others, and by capitalizing on our unique value proposition to deliver a world-class experience for our customers. ↳ : creating an environment of appreciation where diverse perspectives can thrive, investing in the success of others, attracting top talent, and collaborating to deliver business objectives. ↳ : leading with a pioneering approach; driving organizational clarity on priorities and leading by outcomes; creating an environment for appropriate risk-taking, strategic alignment, and delivering results. ↳ : leveraging Play to Win framework for strategy development; utilizing insights to identify and capitalize upon our unique value proposition, partnering with stakeholders to develop aspirational goals, building or acquiring capabilities, and leveraging management systems to measure success. Specialties:Strategy | P&L | General Management | General Manager | Leadership | Team Builder | Strategic Planning | Operations Planning | Board Member | Inclusive Leadership | Dot Connector | Building Materials | Retail | Product Portfolio Management | Accelerating Growth | Global Team LeadershipSeeking: Lamar is currently seeking corporate Board Member opportunities with companies striving to a) drive breakthrough growth and b) create supportive environments where individuals can thrive.Connect:l••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Vice President and General Manager

   Andersen Corporation

   Jul 2021 — Present · Bayport, MN, US

   Responsible for leading and growing Andersen’s partnership with The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer with over stores across the US and Canada. My team of sales, marketing, and manufacturing professionals works to deliver a world-class experience to homeowners and home improvement professionals who choose our premium windows and doors. I am personally committed to our promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen Corporation.I\'m also the executive sponsor for the Andersen Young Professionals (AYPN) Employee Resource Network. My personal passion is to help people connect the dots to ideas and resources to achieve their aspirations, which is squarely aligned with the mission of AYPN. We see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their dreams, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live. Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector, and our more than employees are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

Education

• Management Leadership for Tomorrow

  Senior Executive Leadership Fellowship

• Management Leadership for Tomorrow

  MBA Prep

• Northwestern University

  BS, Chemical Engineering and Economics

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  MBA, Marketing, Strategy, and Finance

  2009 — 2011

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Market Leading Business Program, Strategy, Marketing

  2014

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Six Sigma
• Segmentation
• Pricing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Development
• Fmea
• Business Strategy
• Quality Assurance
• Process Simulation
• Strategy
• Materials Management
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Engineering
• Spc
• Sales
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Process Engineering
• Quality Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Value Stream Mapping
• Product Management
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Contract Negotiation
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Sap
• Supply Chain
• Product Development
• Change Management
• Safety Management Systems