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Russ Johnson brings over 20 years of IT and business experience in a variety of industries with a predominate focus on Consumer Product Goods (CPG) manufacturing. With over 15 years of application development experience, Russ has had the unique opportunity to deliver considerable business value by enabling business processes through multiple technologies. Russ' leadership has been developed through 20 plus years of mega-brand experience working in multi-national, matrixed organizations. Russ brings enthusiasm for breakthrough ideas in all the work he touches. Russ is diligent about infusing strategic thinking into creative solutions and ensuring client (business) goals and objectives are understood and sought after. Russ has a history of building strong relationships both within IT enterprise teams as well as business stakeholders and subject matter experts through collaborative strategic planning and execution. Russ is an effective organizational leader who has been instrumental in transforming operating models into high performance team(s). Establishing flexible, cost effective staffing models designed to respond to the change of business demands has been a central theme through his career. Russ' span of control exceeds organizations of 250 full-time equivalents. His succession planning and talent development has ensured a pipeline of talent to steward the future success.

Bottler Investment Group, Coca-Cola Refreshments: I.T. Executive/Group Director @ This role is responsible for all Coca-Cola Refreshments systems which ensure the selling, manufacturing, delivery, and service of the largest North American bottler for The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola Refreshments represents 19% of The Coca-Cola Company revenue and ~17% of The Coca-Cola Company unit case volume globally. From May 2011 to Present (4 years 8 months) Greater Atlanta AreaCoca-Cola Refreshments: I.T. Executive/Group Director @ This role is responsible for all legacy (non-SAP) & analytics Coca-Cola Refreshments systems which ensure the selling, manufacturing, delivery, and service of the largest North American bottler for The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola Refreshments represents 19% of The Coca-Cola Company revenue and ~17% of The Coca-Cola Company unit case volume globally. From August 2011 to May 2014 (2 years 10 months) I.T. Business Solutions Director @ Align Business strategies with technology solutions designed to meet and exceed shareholder value expectations. Direct Business Engagement, Program Management, Vendor Management, Software Development, Operations Management and Problem Management. From January 2011 to September 2011 (9 months) HNI Corporation, Corporate Marketing Office / e-Business Director @ Established a Corporate Marketing Office and pioneer an integrated automated marketing model to meet business strategy 3 year growth plans. Identify strategic vendor relationship and establish go to market methodologies to ensure all marketing mediums and customer messaging is aligned. From August 2008 to January 2011 (2 years 6 months) Whirlpool Corporation, Corporate Business Integration Director @ The Corporate Business Integration Director partners with all corporate and global functional leaders for Whirlpool Corporation. Define and align business and systems strategies through collaboration and consultation with senior organizational leaders in Enterprise Functions (i.e., HR, Corporate Communications, Legal and Finance). From May 2006 to July 2008 (2 years 3 months) Benton Harbor, Michigan AreaI.T. Sales & Marketing Systems Director @ Co-founded and led the e-Business practice at Maytag Corporation. Managed the Sales & Marketing systems, strategies and operations including merchandising, pricing, sales force automation, market research and analysis. Actively managed numerous global teams to deliver strategic programs and critical operational support activities. Oversaw senior program/project managers, systems and business analysts that manage the delivery and support of corporate wide Sales & Marketing programs. From January 2000 to May 2006 (6 years 5 months) Des Moines, Iowa AreaIT Infrastructure Manager @ Manage the IT Infrastructure teams responsible for the end user experience as well as the Y2K initiatives supporting servers, network, and local devices. From May 1998 to January 2000 (1 year 9 months) Des Moines, Iowa AreaUtiliites / Change Management @ Consult within the Change Management competency and the Utilities industry. Subject matter expertise was focused on system design requirements, business simulations, on-line and guided learning, communication planning and personnel job descriptions and selection criteria From May 1997 to May 1998 (1 year 1 month) Greater St. Louis Area

M.B.A., Operations/HR @ University of Iowa From 1995 to 1997 M.S., Business Administration @ Greenville College From 1986 to 1990 ManningWACO Russell Johnson is skilled in: Project Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Transformational Leadership, Change Management, Marketing, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, ERP