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GREG TABOR

Simpsonville

Summary

Accomplished Distribution and Supply Chain Executive with over 20 years of experience driving growth, operational efficiency, and strategic transformation across PE-owned, industrial, and safety-focused businesses. Proven ability to scale operations, build high-performing teams, and drive profitability through disciplined execution. Known for hands-on leadership, sourcing and inventory optimization, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President – Supply Chain & Procurement

Summit Companies
Mendota Heights
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead a 50-person team managing $300M in Direct, Indirect, and Capital spend and $35M in inventory across the national platform
  • Transformed an informal sourcing approach into a disciplined strategy—raising preferred spend from 74% to 92% in less than 12 months.
  • Formalized national supplier agreements including rebates, terms, fulfillment commitments, and eCommerce capabilities
  • Supported 973% growth in material volume since 2021 while keeping supplier growth to just 6%
  • Expanded sourcing coverage from a single-trade (Sprinkler) focus to a multi-discipline national model across six trade categories
  • Integrated Shared Services Purchasing model to standardize quoting, sourcing, and vendor compliance across the enterprise

President

Protegis Fire & Safety (Summit Companies)
Louisville
01.2022 - Current
  • Full P&L responsibility for $25M fire alarm parts distribution and reconditioning business, delivering >30% EBITDA
  • Successfully transitioned Protegis Distribution into a standalone operating company post-acquisition
  • Delivered revenue growth over four years by stabilizing supply chain, increasing turns, and expanding sales reach
  • Implemented Power BI-based replenishment modeling tool, improving inventory turns from 7
  • Negotiated national supply agreement with a major retailer to supply both new and reconditioned fire alarm parts across 2,500+ sites

CIO & VP Corporate Marketing | VP/GM – Parts Division

Protegis Fire & Safety (Align Capital Partners)
Louisville
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Managed national parts distribution and marketing functions for $80M business
  • Grew Parts Division from $11M to ~$20M through sourcing, pricing, and fulfillment optimization
  • Led ERP conversion, built new eCommerce platform, and developed M&A onboarding tools
  • Oversaw full company rebrand delivered under budget and ahead of schedule
  • Developed product data infrastructure and restructured internal product line to reduce costs and improve visibility

Vice President – Sales Operations, Purchasing & Marketing

G.L. Huyett
Minneapolis
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Built integrated taxonomy and product data architecture supporting ERP, website, Amazon, eBay, and portals
  • Designed and launched eCommerce platform that delivered 20% of sales and outpaced company growth by 30%
  • Streamlined sales ops, reduced quote time, improved close rate, and eliminated three FTEs through automation
  • Led acquisition integration efforts and supported due diligence process for multiple targets

Principal & Founder

eCept Solutions Consulting
Summerville
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Negotiated and executed full eCommerce solution for publishing client, including digital operations design

Director – E-Business Solutions & Data Management

Hagemeyer North America
Charleston
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Consolidated eCommerce platforms into unified site with CMS and PIM; launched in under 7 months
  • Developed mobile supply chain solution that secured firm’s largest integrated supply customer
  • Led master data governance initiative, improving data accuracy across business systems

Director – Supplier Programs

Ariba, Inc. (Acquired by SAP)
Sunnyvale
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Managed Supplier Programs division, scaling revenue from $3M to $14M in one year
  • Drove pricing and sales model innovation during period of rapid growth and acquisition

Various Roles: Senior Manager, Regional Manager, National Sales Manager, Branch Manager

MSC Industrial Supply
Melville
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Built MSC’s integrated solutions strategy including VMI, vending, and eCommerce tools
  • Led company’s largest regional P&L and rolled out solution selling across sales teams
  • Successfully turned around acquired branch, unlocking growth and operational alignment

Senior Branch Manager

United Central Industrial Supply
Bristol
01.1990 - 01.2000
  • Managed major branches with full P&L and secured company’s largest integrated supply agreement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing & Management

Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV

Skills

  • P&L management
  • Supply chain management
  • IT and eCommerce
  • Strategic leadership
  • Revenue generation
  • Organizational development

MILITARY SERVICE

  • U.S. Army – Crailsheim, West Germany
  • Storage Specialist | Army Achievement Medal

Timeline

Senior Vice President – Supply Chain & Procurement

Summit Companies
01.2024 - Current

President

Protegis Fire & Safety (Summit Companies)
01.2022 - Current

CIO & VP Corporate Marketing | VP/GM – Parts Division

Protegis Fire & Safety (Align Capital Partners)
01.2018 - 01.2022

Vice President – Sales Operations, Purchasing & Marketing

G.L. Huyett
01.2013 - 01.2018

Principal & Founder

eCept Solutions Consulting
01.2012 - 01.2013

Director – E-Business Solutions & Data Management

Hagemeyer North America
01.2009 - 01.2012

Director – Supplier Programs

Ariba, Inc. (Acquired by SAP)
01.2006 - 01.2009

Various Roles: Senior Manager, Regional Manager, National Sales Manager, Branch Manager

MSC Industrial Supply
01.2000 - 01.2006

Senior Branch Manager

United Central Industrial Supply
01.1990 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing & Management

Bluefield State College

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