Travis Penrod

Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Chairman and CEO at Interstate Companies, Inc. Board Director. Father. Grandfather. Guitar player.

Role
Chairman and CEO at Interstate Companies, Inc.
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Travis Penrod

Travis has been Chief Executive Officer of Interstate Companies, Inc. since 2010. With their focus on providing quality products, knowledgeable personnel and exceptional customer service, Interstate Companies has grown its market share and footprint significantly in that time. “In a world full of commodities, the knowledge and expertise of our people is something nobody else can replicate,”The corporation comprises five divisions and operates over 30 locations in 12 states spanning the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. It was recognized on the Inc. list of fastest-growing, privately-held businesses in the U.S. in 2013 and 2014. Numerous corporate partners have presented top industry awards to Interstate Companies for exceptional sales and support. Though he is an engaged, hands-on leader, often leading special projects for the company, Travis brings a strategic vision in overseeing the corporation’s five divisions. He works closely with the executives that lead each operating unit. The company’s decades-old “Pride in Service” motto is as fresh today as ever. That motto is consistent with Travis’ belief that continued success and growth depends on providing excellent customer service every day, and in serving each other and the communities in which they live and work.

Experience

  1. Chairman and CEO

    Interstate Companies, Inc.

    Jun 1998 — Present

    We are an Industrial distribution company and truck dealer, specializing in sales and support of diesel engines, industrial Bearing and Power Transmission, heavy-duty industrial transmissions, and power generation.

Education

  • Billings Senior HS, Billings MT

    High School Diploma, General Studies

    1983 — 1987

  • St. Olaf College

    BA, Economics, Asian Studies

    1987 — 1991

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Product Development
  • Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing
  • Process Improvement
  • Sales Management
  • Transportation
  • Operations Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehousing
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • New Business Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Negotiation
  • Sales
  • Business Strategy

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