Kenneth E. Bush 16424 Missionary Ridge Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Home Phone :(225) 752-8303 Mobile Phone: (504) 201-2057 E-Mail: kb11f4c90@westpost.net

SUMMARY Vice President of Sales with over 30 years of sales, marketing and management ex perience. Industries served during my career include local, state and federal go vernmental concerns, chemical, refinery, oil field, pulp and paper and power gen eration markets. Hands on manager with 75% of my time spent developing distribut ion channels for manufacturers, developing sales teams within distributor operat ions, training, motivating and assisting sales teams in reaching their individua l sales objectives. Spearheaded product demonstration and sales efforts to a var iety of industries. Strong customer service and general management background wi th proven success restructuring distribution networks, prospecting and developin g new business, as well as organizing or reorganizing sales teams to achieve max imum productivity. Creative contract negotiator with solid presentation and trai ning skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 6/2006 - Present DXP ENTERPRISES Sales Vice President - Southeast Region * Responsible for all sales activities for Southeast Region * Directing sales efforts for 11 account managers to exceed budgeted goals * Realigned territories to improve efficiencies * Increased gross profit margins and sales dollars 9/2005 - 5/2006 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Team Lead Customer Service - Louisiana * Set up disaster recovery centers for Small Business Administration * Assisted individuals and businesses in filling out the necessary paperwork for government loans to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita * Directed a team of up to 15 individuals in assisting hurricane and other disas ter victims 1999- 3/2005 GOODALL RUBBER COMPANY Branch Sales Manager - Gonzales and Harahan, LA * Managed sales, office, and warehouse personnel for two branch offices in Louis iana covering a multi-state area with sales in excess of $6,000,000. * Developed sales plans that resulted in increased gross profit margins, lower o perating expenses and increased net profit. * Negotiated several National contracts with end users. * Leadership and motivational skills utilized in developing outside sales people into overachievers. * Responsible for overseeing the implementation of a new computer network and th e training responsible for a smooth transition from the previous network. 1998- 1999 THERMOSEAL INC. District Manager- Baton Rouge, LA * Reorganized distribution network in a 6 state area resulting in sales increase of 27% in 1998. * Developed a sales plan to improve sales within an 82 store national distributi on network by 30%. * Developed a sales proposal for working with a National Integrated Supplier gro up at over 162 major end user accounts.

1997 RM ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Regional Manager - Birmingham, Alabama * Developed distribution network in a nine state area. * Developed a presence at E&C firms throughout the Southeast, which resulted in inquiries in excess of $10 Million in a 3-month time span. * Developed a sales plan for Integrated Suppliers that was implemented nationall y. 1986-1997 GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES Area Sales Manager- Birmingham, Alabama 1996-1997 * Restructured distribution network in new territory, which increased sales by 2 3% in first 6 months. * Converted TVA account from competitor, which will guarantee $400,000 in new bu siness in 1997. Area Sales Manager- Pensacola, Florida 1986-1996 * Established and built distribution network with $3.3 million in sales. * Awarded President's Club for implementing aggressive sales strategies that res ulted in 96% growth over 5 years. * Selected by Vice President of Business Development for product presentation to Mead Corporation * Spearheaded sales efforts at Eglin Air Force Base to standardize on specialize d gasketing material used in environmental testing facility for Stealth Fighter and Bomber program. 1981-1986 VALLEY OF BIRMINGHAM Operations Manager * Managed customer service and contract negotiations for 100 end users. * Successfully negotiated regional contracts with multi-site plants. * Negotiated pricing contracts with 12 major suppliers to assure better profit m argins and competitiveness. * Implemented automated manufacturing equipment guidelines that improved product deliveries 30%. * Successfully negotiated contracts with Jefferson, St. Clair and Shelby Countie s for all facilities. 1976-1981 SEPCO Customer Service Representative 1978-1981 Sales Representative 1976-1978 * Directed sales and marketing strategies for 60 distributors in Southwest and P acific regions. * Reorganized distribution network in 1976 - 1978, which increased sales 25%. * Coordinated sales to federal government concerns on gasketing and packing for pumps and valves. EDUCATION 1974 - 1976 Pensacola Junior College Business Administration

2005 - 2006 American Intercontinental University Business Administration