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William Brod
Hi, I'm William Brod. I lead a group of companies that is designed to help our customers communicate with their customers using traditional print media, web/digital products, promotional products, sales training, and marketing communications
William Brod's Bio:
William Brod's Experience:
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Publisher/CEO at Data Key Communications
November 2015 - Present | Syracuse, NYWe are the media arm of GAWDA, the Gases and Welding Distributors Association. We create high quality publications and marketing materials designed to promote member activities and interest in the organization.
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President at Spinnaker Custom Products
June 2011 - Present | East Syracuse, NYSpinnaker Custom Products is a full line custom apparel and promotional products company. We carry all the popular brands like Nike, Under Armour, Ogio, and Adidas. We can put your logo onto almost anything from clothing to glassware to pens, and anything else you can imagine.
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Board Member at FOCUS Greater Syracuse
November 2010 - Presentmember of the Board of Directors
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Publisher/CEO at Syracuse New Times and Family Times
April 2010 - Present | Syracuse, NYSyracuse New Times is the weekly arts, entertainment, and dining authority in CNY Family Times is the definitve parenting magazine in CNY. We help our readers discover what to do with discretionary time and money.
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I live here at Cazenovia
1998 - Present -
Board Member at CNY Community Foundation
2009 - 2015 -
committee at Young Life
1996 - 2010 -
President at C&S Operations, Inc.
January 2000 - July 2009A senior principal/partner in the company and member of the Board of Directors made key operational decisions about company resource deployment affecting personnel, financial resources and acquisitions. Led the acquisition and integration of 2 software companies into companyâs high technology product offerings to build new divisions. Built successful staff teams in several locations Results ⢠Founded two new entrepreneurial software ventures; revenue projections up to $1.2-2 million within first two years ⢠Turned around declining Airport Residential Sound Insulation division around from annual $1 million revenue/($12K loss) operation to profitable $7 million revenue/($2M profit) venture by introducing operational efficiency measures and increasing business development and marketing activities o Identified, negotiated, and captured the most lucrative contract in company history at Detroit Metro Airport ($16.5M â 5 years) o Recognized industry expert - presenter at 3 National Symposiums on delivery methods for projects o Dramatically reduced delivery costs by introducing high technology measures and project planning and delivery processes o Traveled extensively to generate new and maintain existing business relationships o Identified and mentored 2 staff members to assume key senior leadership roles ⢠Experience selling to the corner office â regularly called on the president/CEO and senior staff at major US Airports and led sales efforts to capture multi-million dollar, multi-year contracts, maintained high level customer relationships at significant airport customers ⢠Turned around struggling business unit â QuietTrack residential sound insulation project management software -highest profit margin productin company Led creation of QuieterSchool Group - Facilities School Sound Insulation group, created to capitalize on synergy with residential sound projects
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Director of Marketing and Product Support at Syracuse Supply company
1998 - 2000CAT Heavy Equipment Dealership
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Marketing Manager - Commercial Business Segment at Pass & Seymour/legrand
1993 - 1999 -
Vice President at Barrier Systems Inc.
1987 - 1993Construction Industry
William Brod's Education:
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Union College
1978 – 1982BSMEActivities: Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, Delta Upsilon, Freshman Orientation Committee -
Union College
1978 – 1982BSMEActivities: Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, Delta Upsilon, Freshman Orientation Committee
William Brod's Interests & Activities:
I like to be a participant in anything I do from sports like golf, hunting, fishing, and skiing, to the community activities I am involved in, and mostly with my 4 daughters and wife of 23 years. I'm blessed.
