Jimmy Rayford

Jimmy Rayford's work experience includes:

1. Chief Executive Officer at Dealers Wholesale (2020 - present): Jimmy is responsible for the overall business results and provides strategic vision and direction. Jimmy focuses on profitable growth, culture development, and communication.

2. Chief Commercial Officer at Strategic Materials (2014 - 2019): Jimmy held the position of Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing business development and strategic marketing.

3. President, Broadcast Cable at Belden Inc. (2013 - 2014): Jimmy had P&L responsibility for the global broadcast cable business, achieving a year-over-year share capture of 3.2%.

4. President, Thermax at Belden Inc. (2009 - 2012): Jimmy managed a $100MM P&L and successfully executed the strategic divestiture of Belden's Thermax (Americas) and Raydex (EMEA) businesses. Jimmy also served in other roles such as Director of Market Programs and Plant Manager.

5. Director, Operations and Director, Project Management at Danaher (2005 - 2009): Jimmy held positions overseeing operations and project management.

6. Various roles at Sanmina-SCI (2002 - 2005): Jimmy served as a Project Manager, Operations Program Manager, and Site Engineering Manager.

7. Technical Manufacturing Manager at IBM (2000 - 2002): Jimmy held the position of Technical Manufacturing Manager.

Overall, Jimmy Rayford has a diverse background in executive leadership, strategic planning, business development, operations, and project management across multiple industries.

Jimmy Rayford obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, where they studied from 1993 to 1997. After more than a decade, they pursued higher education and earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, which they completed from 2011 to 2012.