My name is Scott Thompson, and I'm passionate about empowering and inspiring people to love their work and make a positive impact on their communities!
With a wealth of experience leading diverse ventures, from startups to big corporations, I specialize in boosting growth, ensuring profitability, and crafting winning strategies - while taking care of people.
I excel at strategic planning, sales, building relationships/partnerships, community impact and streamlining operations. I believe in leading with empathy and teamwork, driving positive change even in challenging times.
My track record speaks for itself—I consistently deliver results. Whether it's in VC startups, nonprofits, consumer goods, or real estate/construction, I've been there.
Let's explore ways I can contriubte to your business's expansion, ensuring sustained growth today and beyond. All the best, ST
Working Genius (Patrick Lencioni): Galvanizing (rally others to act on ideas) + Tenacity (push ideas to completion)
Proudest Accomplishment
I pivoted an industrial (start-up) company to a value-added manufacturing powerhouse.
Experience Highlights
Created New Strategic Business Unit
Representing $580M in topline sales - transitioned the business from ca to oh
I Hired 100% New Executive Team
Upskill: right people in the right seats & greater productivity
Fastest Growing Panel Company in North America
grew company from $120m to $250 in 3 years / infulsed PE dollars to drive growth / aligned vision
New Entrepreneurial Fishery : Protein Strategy
largest vertically integrated - raised $2m early seed & lined-up 2nd round - abandoned over ip
Education Highlights
Grace Theological Seminary
MA Counseling
Grace College
BS Communications
Hondros College of Business
Real estate license, credential
Causes
Cancer Research
Pelotonia & Velosano - cycling events
Disaster Relief & Recovery
The american red cross
Interests
Road Cycling
Anywhere when it's above 40 degrees!
Gardening & Trees
I love the outdoors + Conservation
Results
130M
growth: + TOPLINE $'S: 3 YRS
80%
hired: nEW STAFF 1 YR - HIT ANNUAL TARGET
580M
TRANSITIONED NEW BUSINESS FROM CA TO oh
+25%
IMProved BUSINESS - CUSTOMER PLANNING PROCESS
+850
COMPANY GREW FROM 50 TO 850 EMPLOYEES: 3 YRS
100%
hired, trained a new executive team - pivot
+400
mANAGED INDEPENDENT DEALERS - GAINED ALIGNMENT
1DOZ
HOW MANY KRISPY KREME'S I CAN EAT: 1 SETTING
41 YR
I'VE BEEN MARRIED TO MY WIFE + 5 YRS DATING...
Skills
Company culture
17
Operations Mgt
16
Sales - BD Mgt
16
ENTREPRENEURIAL Leadership
14
Team building
10
tURN AROUND
10
continous improvement
10
financial mgt
10
Snacks
5
Questions & Answers
Why did you choose your profession?
I grew up in an entrepreneurial home (my dad owned his own business). I had the opportunity from a young age to influence and impact my dad's company - I have looked for that same "thread" in every post I have taken. Q: how can I influence the people, corporate direction and impact the community - and...have fun doing it?
Who are your main influences?
My dad (creative thinker - visionary), my father-in-law (compassionate leader - giving back to the community). I like the way Patrick Lencioni (strategist) thinks about corporate structure and process. I like the way Malcom Gladwell (anthropologist/author) thinks about communities and popular culture. David Rock is currently challenging my thinking on Leadership in re. to performance and productivity (Quiet Leadership).
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
Personally: my family Professionally: the relationships I have built over the years
What are your long-term goals?
I have a pretty wide appetite: I'm involved in a number of nonprofits - I have a passion for giving back...so, I will keep doing that in the near/long-term. I enjoy difficult business environments & how to turn those entities into something unique. If that is owning a company or running a division - I enjoy being stretched and working together with a team to create something special. I am currently stirred-up about how you can transform performance at work (NeuroLeadership).
Images
Cycling - more doughnuts
Bozeman - yes - favorite
Current Read: changing my thinking! #neuroleadership
Crafting impactful leadership isn't a walk in the park, whether you're fresh to the role with a gleaming MBA or a seasoned veteran steering through corporate pivots. It's a journey where driving change, securing funds, or rallying teams demands more than just strategy—it requires an unwavering commitment to authenticity and kindness.
As someone intertwined with the world of art through marriage to an artist (@tomgirlstudio) and countless hours spent immersed in galleries...
Cycling - more doughnuts
Bozeman - yes - favorite
Current Read: changing my thinking! #neuroleadership
Friends - bring laughter
Family - grounds me
Absolutely...#letsgo
Yep - love this #cycling
Need I say more: #yum
