Alan Ruth

Alan Ruth is an accomplished Operations Executive with an impressive 30-year career that includes advancement to increasingly demanding leadership roles based on his ability to drive brand growth, improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profitability. With a proven history in both facilities and construction management, he is as much at home leading multimillion-dollar organizations as he is in managing budgets of over $100M. His successes include building top-performing cultures, along with forming a strategic vision and leading highly skilled cross functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and keep up with today’s demanding expectations. 

Currently Alan serves as our President where he has focused on the following.

Strategic Planning: Alan has a strategic mindset and possesses the ability to identify opportunities, assess risk, and develop comprehensive plans to achieve business objectives. Alan is adept at aligning operations with overall corporate strategy, ensuring efficient resource allocation and execution.

Operational Excellence: Alan is well-versed in implementing operational best practices, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource utilization.  Alan has a strong focus on continuous improvement, constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. 

Team Leadership: Alan is an inspirational leader who empowers teams to reach their full potential. Alan fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encourages open communication, and motivates individuals to perform at their best.

Change Management: Alan has successfully managed organizational change initiatives, guiding teams through transitions and ensuring smooth implementation. Alan understands the importance of change management and possesses the skills to minimize resistance and maximize adoption. 

Financial Acumen: Alan has a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles and practices. Alan has a proven ability to analyze financial data, make informed decisions, and drive profitability. 

Career Highlights.

Vice President – Facilities & Construction for New Horizon Academy in Minneapolis, MN.

Vice President – Facilities & Construction for Emerald & Diamond Foods in Houston, TX.

Vice President – Facilities & Construction for Advantage Rent-A-Car/Hecker Enterprises in Minneapolis, MN.

National Director of Facilities & Construction for Hardees/CKE Restaurant in St. Louis, MO.

Alan has also led teams in the past for Ryan Companies, Bally Total Fitness, and Abercrombie & Fitch.

In addition to this, Alan is active in several professional affiliations, including BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association), PRSM (Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association), and RFMA (Restaurant Facility Management Association), NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association).