John Gronewold
Hickory,NC
Summary
Experienced Executive Director offering expertise in business planning and program management. Ready to leverage 21 years of experience to increase strategic outreach, boost membership and increase contribution base. Recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Superior communication skills and adept at directing high-performing teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS
Hickory, N.C.
04.2019 - Current
- Manage staff of 5 and operational management of association with membership of 661 members.
- Spearheaded contract negotiations to obtain favorable merger of Multiple Listing Service.
- Coordinated and implemented effective training for over 3 Boards of Directors to improve association processes.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Master Builders Association
Tacoma, WA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Chief staff for 650 member construction trade association.
- Had largest growth (28%) among local Home Builder associations in U.S.
- Managed a staff of 4 and other professionals.
- Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
CEO
California Desert Association Of Realtors
Palm Desert, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided overall vision, planning and operational management for 2700 member association and 3100 member Multiple Listing Service.
- Developed strategic plan and implemented mission governed by a 14 member Board of Directors.
- Managed diverse staff of 9 and other professionals.
- Managed budget of 2.3 million.
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for two locations.
- Achieved substantial membership growth by using market expertise and business knowledge to make proactive decisions.
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER
Oregon Association Of Realtors
Salem, OR
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed core standards for state and local boards.
- Provided Association Executive services for 4 small local associations.
- Facilitated leadership development program.
- Spearheaded business operations by consistently seeking methods to improve profitability through cost containment, efficiency improvements and revenue generation.
BRANCH MANAGER
U.S. BANK
Auburn, WA
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Overall management for 2 retail bank locations and 15 staff.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Increased new bank relationships within local community by 8% through execution of quarterly promotions.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MULTIFAMILY NORTHWEST
Portland, OR
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed staff of 4 and 1.5 million dollar budget of property management trade association.
- Created SPECTRUM trade show with 140 vendors and 1,200 participants.
- Oversight of 1.7 million dollar budget.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Portland Board Of REALTORS®
Portland, OR
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Chief staff for association of 1600 members and Multiple Listing System.
- Managed staff of 4 and budget of 1.1 million.
Electronic Warfare Specialist
U.S. Navy
02.1982 - 09.1985
- Advised Operations Department on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Griffen College
Tacoma, WA 09.1985 - 04.1988
Skills
Property managementundefined
Certification
Duke University Certificate in Non Profit Management
Timeline
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS
04.2019 - Current
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Master Builders Association
01.2017 - 01.2018
CEO
California Desert Association Of Realtors
01.2015 - 01.2017
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER
Oregon Association Of Realtors
01.2012 - 01.2015
BRANCH MANAGER
U.S. BANK
01.2007 - 01.2012
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MULTIFAMILY NORTHWEST
01.2004 - 01.2007
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Portland Board Of REALTORS®
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Griffen College
09.1985 - 04.1988
Electronic Warfare Specialist
U.S. Navy
02.1982 - 09.1985
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