Pete Bailen

About Pete Bailen

I’m an operations and talent leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering results. After earning my BBA in Management Information Systems and Marketing from UW Oshkosh, I started my career selling safety training software, then spent eight years running my own recruiting business.Today, I’m energized to be part of Foth, where I can shape the entire recruiting and onboarding experience, drive operational excellence, and help grow a culture rooted in flexibility, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a parent, I value an environment that supports both professional growth and family priorities.Curious about opportunities at Foth or want to learn more about our team and culture? Let’s connect: p••••••••@foth.com

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   The Foth Companies

   Dec 2025 — Present · Green Bay, WI, US

   What I do:Lead Foth’s operations with full accountability for business results, member engagement, and continuous improvement. I translate strategy into execution by building high-performing teams, optimizing service delivery, and championing a culture of clarity, accountability, and innovation.Scope & Impact:Oversee all aspects of operations management for Foth Shared Services (FSS), including resource planning, service level agreements, and cross-functional collaboration with peer Operations Directors, System Team Leaders, and Business Managers.Own the member engagement survey response plan, ensuring member needs drive service improvements and operational priorities.Direct Foth Shared Services communications, facilitate all-member and senior staff meetings, and ensure effective engagement across all locations.Serve as ERP Platform Owner, guiding strategic governance, system configuration, data integrity, and user adoption for Deltek VantagePoint and related platforms.Champion process improvements, internal project delivery, and service quality—escalating and resolving issues to protect client outcomes and business performance.How I deliver results:Build and lead teams through advanced coaching, mentoring, and succession planning; facilitate member development and professional growth.Drive performance management, proactively addressing gaps and recognizing exceptional contributions.Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous feedback—modeling Foth’s core values and “One Foth” culture.Ensure compliance, risk management, and financial stewardship across all operational activities.Lead change management, communications, and training to support successful adoption of new systems, processes, and initiatives.

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelors Of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Marketing

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Headhunting
• Sourcing
• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Recruiting
• Structural Engineering
• Technical Recruiting
• Boolean Searching
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Consulting
• Search
• Reliability Engineering
• Engineers
• Relationship Building
• Human Resources
• Maintenance Engineering
• Employer Branding
• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Permanent Placement
• Executive Search
• Screening
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Professional Services
• Recruiters
• Interview Preparation
• Interviews
• Screening Resumes
• Cold Calling
• Resume Writing
• Industrial Engineering
• Building Relationships
• Candidate Generation